Felix Odell
Swede success
Can a 20-year-old Swedish label mix it with the big-league luxury brands? We speak to Acne Studios executive chairman Mikael Schiller about his business plans, retail strategy and pink shopping bags.
The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
Knitty gritty
For John Sterner founder Alexander Stutterheim, provenance is a priority. So much so that before launching his knitwear collection, he bought his own sheep farm on the Swedish island of Öland.
Behind the scenes
Ruben Östlund couldn’t create his idiosyncratic – and award-winning – films without his trusted team. From make-up artist to sound engineer, they’re the backbone of the creative process.
Rising demand
The fortunes of bakeries are on the up thanks to hands-on entrepreneurs. Their products are enriching urban communities by bringing neighbours together. We meet three stars earning their crust.
Blue-sky thinking
Monocle jets off to Hamburg's annual Aircraft Interiors Expo to see the latest innovations in cabin design. Which products are likely to remain grounded and which are set to take off?
Essays
Is H&M’s new flagship the future of fast retail? Plus: have suits become a thing of the past?
Beware of the bear
The Nordic nations are increasingly wary of Russia. We head to Sweden to see how it is preparing to defend itself.
On the run
Indie sports-shoe brands are giving the big players a run for their money – and Spalwart is at the front of the pack.
Keep on trucking
Truckmaker Scania is the first firm to undergo our new HQ Audit. Will the wheels come off as we take a tour of its head office in Sweden?
