Barbora Lundgren
Gift guide: 22 books and magazines for cooks, design devotees and print lovers
From chef-led cookbooks and design tomes to page-turning fiction and the freshest independent magazines, here is Monocle’s pick of the best in print.
Eight architecture and design books you need on your coffee table
Spruce up coffee tables and top-up design knowledge with these five Monocle-recommended monographs.
19 kitchen and tableware gifts for keen cooks and hospitable hosts
From hand-forged Japanese knives to mouth-blown French glassware and appliances that look as good as they work, here are 19 kitchen and tableware gifts to delight any keen cook or generous host.
These boots were made for walking: Our round-up of the best styles for the season
With sturdy designs that offer durability, ankle support and protection from the elements, boots are your ally when you’re on the go. We round up some of the best.
The best new homewares, books and accessories for design lovers
From Alessi’s screw-inspired moka pot to Fiio’s Moma-approved cassette player, these are the objects and publications bringing style back into homes.
A nose for success: 25 indie perfume labels to know
Our round-up of independent brands making waves in the fragrance industry.
How Italy’s Modiano keeps playing its cards right in an age of digital distraction
The Trieste-based card manufacturer is playing the long game – and it seems to be paying off.
Meet the restaurant fixers: Three hospitality specialists helping get branding, uniforms and lighting just right
It takes more than a menu to make a restaurant successful. From dapper workwear to perfect ambiance, there’s plenty to prepare before the first order arrives. Here are three top global talents to call.
Sweet scents of summer: Five fresh fragrances for 2026
Our selection of the most delicious fragrances to take you from the beach to an alfresco dinner.
Put some prep in your step with these collegiate-inspired pieces
The old-money Ivy League look is once again the season’s uniform of choice for the smart set. Here are a few of our favourite items.
