Industry
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Business
The surprising success of importing European artisan cheese culture to China, while a new trend for fine wine also takes off in Hong Kong and plans to legalise casinos in Japan get underway.
Flag flyers
Poland’s cluster of aviation companies balances local expertise with heavy foreign investment. Monocle flew in to see the collaboration.
The hot ticket
The Ajeto glassmaking factory makes one-off pieces to commission for artists and designers. Glass master and owner Petr Novotný believes this is the way forward for the industry – not mass production.
Fashion
Monocle trawls the fashion world for the latest brands, trends and industry movements, including jewellery from New York, southern European-influenced clothes from Munich and everything in-between.
Heady days
Specialist scents by small artisanal producers are making a big splash with retailers and consumers. Monocle visits a Milan trade fair to discover the growing niche market for unique fragrances.
Fashion
A new collection form Mackintosh, a German jewellery designer with a Scandinavian flavour, plus all the latest news.
Milling about
Amidst a shifting media landscape, northern England’s James Cropper paper mill isn’t just surviving—it's thriving. Unique colours and specialist papers have ensured healthy profits for the heritage brand.
Port of call
Hambantota is about to hit the big time thanks to Chinese money and dynastic might. But not everyone is set to benefit.
The crème de la crème
A family-run company, Clarins’s business strategy is to improve products rather than discontinue them. This has won it a loyal following and set it apart from other cosmetics giants.
