Fashion
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Making tracks
An innate understanding of runners and their needs paired with a keen eye for design means new Boston athletic brand Tracksmith is going places – fast.
Garden city
EmQuartier is the centrepiece of Bangkok’s new luxury retail district. Its visionary CEO tells Monocle why it’s more like a movie blockbuster than a traditional shopping mall.
Notes on a sandal
Amid economic turbulence, new shoots of a Greek fashion revival are bringing fresh impetus to the nation’s creative industries and helping to preserve traditional techniques.
Business
Global shipping gets innovative, the rise of saké and furniture made from aircraft parts.
Persian plenitude
Despite heavy sanctions, a small faction of Iranians retains big purchasing power. Investors are watching this untapped market, looking to cash in on Tehran’s burgeoning retail scene.
Inventory no.83
This month’s Inventory is a treat for the senses – from tactile notebooks and fragrant soap to sculpted oak hangers and model replicas of a brutalist London.
Haus rules
From an Alpine lodge with farm-fresh appeal to Argentine openings revamping a city’s retail scene, here are the movers, shakers and makers catching our eye across the world.
Business
The growing trend for temporary retail spaces, health food in China and the height of the Haitian fashion.
What makes us tick
Showing the world the true face of today’s watch industry, Baselworld’s annual fair remains as relevant as ever. Here are our highlights from this year’s edition.
Inventory no.82
In this spring special we match substance with style, from a versatile pendant lamp and understated tote bag to some enchanting glassware and a stunning mezcal.
