Biometric borders are in danger of turning seamless scheme into unseemly scenes
After years of delays, the EU began quietly phasing in its new Entry/Exit System a few days ago. The bloc’s long-delayed biometric border system aims to replace passport stamps with seamless automation and some…
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Lounging with legends: Top designers on their favourite sofas
Are you sitting comfortably? Without wanting to knock you from your perch, it turns out that where you choose to sit says a lot about who you are. The sofa in your living room…
Five must-see shows during Frieze London 2025
As the capital’s premier art fair returns, Monocle scouts this year’s standout exhibitions, which include everything from bold retrospectives to daring curatorial visions.
Jakarta rising: Inside the creative renaissance of a city on the brink
Despite congestion, flooding and its looming replacement as Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta is buzzing with new energy. Discover the creatives, chefs and designers breathing life into Southeast Asia’s largest metropolis.
Monocle’s Style Top 25: The best designers, makers and retailers redefining luxury
The luxury industry is slowing down, with a growing focus on timelessness and craft. We present our survey of style experts who create designs with quality at its core.
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Peter Copping charts a new future for Lanvin couture
Under Peter Copping’s direction, Lanvin is reimagined through couture craftsmanship and archival research. His debut collections capture the elegance of Jeanne Lanvin while introducing contemporary details, proving that heritage can drive fashion innovation.
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Calonge: The Spanish village given a fairytale ending by bookshops
A bold idea, a €10,000 offer and hundreds of hopefuls. A once overlooked town near Barcelona sparked an unexpected cultural revival, and other towns are now watching closely.
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Preppi’s Emergency Radio aims to ensure that its user looks good in any apocalyptic scenario
From solar-powered radios to survival backpacks, LA-based Preppi is redefining prepper culture with stylish, functional gear and tapping into a growing global appetite for disaster readiness.
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Monocle at The Upper House Hong Kong
We’re setting up shop at The Upper House until 5 November.
Trunk show with Arpenteur, Friday 17 October – Sunday 19 October
Step inside our lounge for an intimate showcase of Arpenteur’s new autumn/winter collection, where French workwear tradition meets contemporary design.
‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’ book launch, Thursday 23 October
Join Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, and Thuma’s head of brand Alec Banks, for our co-hosted launch party, with cocktails and canapés.
The Monocle Weekender – Abu Dhabi, Friday 21 November – Sunday 23 November
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