Design
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Purchasing power: Aussie retail
From London to Singapore, Australian companies are leading the way in creating large-scale retail outlets. We visit the headquarters of industry leaders to see how they design the world’s most dynamic shopping experiences.
Object lessons: Design companies
To understand what makes Australia special, look to its dynamic design community. Monocle meets a choice selection of the nation’s crafty creators making their mark at home and abroad.
Form and function: The Seidler House, Sydney
Australia’s architectural heritage has been elevated by modern interpretation to become something more elegant and enduring. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some prime examples of design-led residences.
Form and function: Tasmania
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant.
Fashion
Watches, boots, shoes, sunglasses, shorts and belts – not to mention a boutique shop in former church.
Form and function: Wallington
Australia’s architectural heritage, rooted in practicality, has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant. Monocle crisscrosses the country to find some of the finest examples of this design evolution.
All grown up: Maylands
Once fallow farmland, Maylands lay dormant for decades before springing forth as fertile land for a budding café and culture scene – and the odd bit of flirting.
Bright idea: Katamama hotel
Bali’s crafted Katamama hotel is the PTT Family’s tropical take on the mid-century Californian style – and there are plans to go global.
Made in Australia: Jardan
Family-owned since 1997, Melbourne's Jardan has become one of Australia's most exciting contemporary furniture brands, with a focus on designing, manufacturing and selling almost all of its own high-quality wares.
