Aisha Speirs
The summer in culture
With those festivals and summer film releases upon us, here’s a hand with your artistic intake.
Africa/Middle East
A call for better treatment of Lebanon's army of maids and nannies, plus a transport boost in São Tomé and why Africa didn't make out 25 most liveable cities.
Americas
Mayor Bloomberg gives the go-ahead for a new park in New York, Brazil overhauls in libraries in a bid to address its social problems, and Canada goes scouting for new Scientific talent.
Fashion
Summer prints for women and tailored shirts and jackets for men. Plus a new boutique in Houston, Texas, selling casual menswear.
Breath of fresh air
In New York, Alanna Heiss, founder of P.S.1, has launched her next act: Art International Radio. AIR is a new, independent radio station dedicated to the city’s vibrant art and culture scene.
Green wings
Widerøe is green in both livery and ethos, thanks to its successful carbon offset scheme – just one reason why its customers seem to love the carrier so much.
Monocle travel guide
Our global favourites this month include a London sushi spot, a lovers’ retreat in Greece and a Taipei hotel full of Warhol and Dalí originals. We also profile Norwegian airline Widerøe.
Business
Brunei prepares to cash in on the global halal food market, the world's largest wind turbine arrives, and an Italian ice cream maker goes green.
Fashion
Beams opens a new store in Japan, the owners of Opening Ceremony show us their favourite pieces and we talk to the founders of the Tenet pop-up concept in the US.
Life in miniature
In studios around the world, they sit with scalpels, glue and balsa wood, creating everything from mini cities to pint-sized planes and shrunken ships in order to secure big budgets to build the real…
