Retail
The Monocle Shop and Café, Seefeld
Since opening here in 2018, the Monocle Shop and Café have become a staple establishment of Dufourtstrasse 90, and we like to think of one of the top addresses to grab a coffee and pick up the latest issue of the magazine. Inside there is plenty of floor space for patrons to dine, shop, study or catch up with friends – and the seats spill out onto the pavement, where Monocle readers congregate when the Swiss sun obliges. The shop offers the full range of Monocle products – clothing, our books and stationery. In addition to hot and cold drinks, the café serves sandwiches and flammkuchen, as well as Japanese baked goods from nearby bakeries Hiro Takahashi and Atelier Okashi. Or, should you desire a different kind of pace, step in and join us for an afternoon aperitif, while editors and staff broadcast live from the open-air radio studio and file global reports from the fast-paced bureau overhead.
Trunk, Seefeld
Drawing inspiration from Japan, Italy and the UK, Sweden-born founder Mats Klingberg founded Trunk with the aim of offering a warm, welcoming space with high-quality, timeless menswear. A key part of Trunk’s identity is its in-house brand, which produces its smart wares in Italy, Scotland and Portugal.
Qwstion, Langstrasse
Born out of a mission to revolutionise the textile industry, Zürich-based label Qwstion lives up to its name: each bag is made from plant-based materials instead of plastic. Qwstion’s mission also extends to the shop floor. From its red chipboard counter to perforated aluminium displays, the space is designed with renewable potential in mind. Visitors can browse the shop’s collection of sleek bags, all-weather coats and other accessories in good conscience.
Studio Sebastian Marbacher, Gewerbeschule
Designer Sebastian Marbacher has built a practice around objects that bring people together. Whether it’s a chair, a public sculpture or an installation, his work is about creating spaces for conversations, community and daily rituals. Trained in mechanical engineering, he works with wood and metal, often refining his craft through hands-on experimentation. His approach extends beyond furniture: his take on everyday objects, such as the salt mill designed for Monocle, reflects the same commitment to simplicity, function and craftsmanship.
The Apartment Store, Altstadt
This multi-brand shop is home to Swiss and international labels, from Kiner ceramics and knitwear specialist Wommelsdorff to contemporary womenswear brand Claudia Bertini. The high-quality fabrics and inter-seasonal selections on offer are key to the shop’s success. Among the collection of contemporary brands, patrons can find timeless designs, colourful fabrics and accessories, such as Bea Mombaers leather handbags and shoes by Common Projects.
Limited Stock, Altstadt
This chamber of curiosity does what it says on the tin: here, stock is limited because sculptor Hubert Spörri and interior designer Ulrich Zickler have put together a portfolio of creative brands that produce in micro batches. Over the past two decades, the duo has scoured design firms from London to Kyoto and attended design festivals in Paris and Copenhagen to create a cornucopia of objets d’art in their native city. Longstanding offerings are handblown Viennese glassware from Lobmeyr, metal Japanese tea caddies from Kaikado and functional German ceramics from Margaretenhöhe.
Never Stop Reading, Altstadt
Down a busy side street in Zürich’s Old Town, Never Stop Reading is stacked high with books about architecture, photography, art and design. In 2017, Swiss publishing houses Park Books and Scheidegger & Spiess collaborated to open this design-savvy, independent outlet. Today it is teeming with an eclectic mix of in-house and international works in a variety of languages, showcasing everything from Swiss culinary heritage to cinema in Zürich.
Martin Grossenbacher Blumen, Seefeld
Martin Grossenbacher and his team have been providing Zürich residents with high-quality flowers for almost 30 years. His shop is known for its vibrant seasonal selection. It’s the perfect place to pick up a bouquet to say thank you to a host.
EnSoie, Altstadt
This business started as a silk-trading company in 1894 and was taken over by Monique Meier in the 1980s. Today it’s in the hands of Meier’s daughters – Anna and Sophie – who have given the brand a new lease of life. As the second generation, the sisters have brought a new brand of cool to the label. The brand’s three-storey flagship has a large range of homeware, as well as dresses, scarves and coats.
Neumarkt 17, Altstadt
Neumarkt 17 was founded in 1964 by architect Fritz Schwarz and his wife, textile designer Liz Schwarz. The shop’s selection combines well-known brands with artisanal designs, balancing mainstream pieces with unique finds. For Andreas Schwarz – the son of Fritz and Liz – the shop’s essence lies in the interplay of materials and colour.
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