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Business

Under the umbrella

As industries faltered during the pandemic, two entrepreneurs identified an opportunity. With their new holding company, Cultureworks, they plan to offer a global platform for creativity.

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Person in dark clothing viewing framed black and white photographs on yellow-lit gallery wall at Fotografiska New York
Travel and restaurants

Crest of a wave

The Galician port city is establishing itself as a hub of entrepreneurship, technology, international trade – and exceptional weather. Welcome to ‘Galifornia’.

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Five naval officers in dress uniform posing outdoors.
The Monocle Concierge

Wrapped up

Stuck for gift ideas? Delight loved ones by encouraging them to enjoy the brisk weather, nestle in the bedroom or sit by a fire with these accessories. Feeling generous?

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Personal accessories including enamel jug, glasses, pullover, washbag, tray, perfumes, rings and earbuds
Retail

Bags of potential

As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.

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Two tourists dining outdoors with Table Mountain and Cape Town architecture in background
Entertaining

Merry masterclass

To create the perfect Christmas vibe, you need to think about how everything will look and sound. To help you, we’ve gathered a team of seasonal experts.

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Person gift wrapping presents with colorful papers, ribbons and bows scattered around work surface
Entertaining

Tables of contentment

When it comes to the annual landmarks of your social calendar, little is more significant than the moment you set your festive table. Here, our friends in food and hospitality share their tips.

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Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Design Miami, portrait illustration
Culture

Worldwide wonderlands

Denmark's Christmas traditions reveal a nation that has perfected the art of indoor celebration, transforming winter's harshness into a festival of family, pork and peculiar pudding rituals.

  • Issue #149
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Cartoon illustration of a multi-generational family gathered around a Christmas dinner table with holiday food and decorations
Hospitality

Designing the guest experience

A short drive from Tokyo, the storied town of Nikko has attracted locals as well as visitors for centuries. Located in the Nikko National Park, The Ritz-Carlton lets the craft and hospitality traditions of…

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Monocle Films

Ginza neighbourhood guide

First-timers to Ginza will be struck by its impressive department stores and glossy luxury labels. But head to the back streets and this area offers a riveting mix of exceptional bars, galleries and small…

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