Fashion
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Inventory N°98
We look to the Great White North for finely made products, from fire-tending tools to a dram of whiskey.
Walk this way
Autumnal Vancouver is an attractive choice for the urban dweller. All you need are clothes that look sharp and ward off the Pacific chill; pull on a locally made sweatshirt and let’s explore.
Hitting the mark
As Canada’s global role grows, its companies must cultivate a positive national brand. We explore the country’s key design tropes, from maple leaves and mountains to beavers and bears, to see what works.
Package tour
A Thai style of graphic design is slowly emerging from an identity crisis, powered by pioneering creatives and a new breed of CEOs who are modernising their products.
Retail Survey: Division Street, Portland, Oregon
Division Street in Portland, Oregon has witnessed a model retail renaissance. Monocle Films meets the shopkeepers on this once sleepy stretch, which is now the centre of the city’s budding new retail scene.
Market forces
The Monocle Retail Survey returns, scouring the globe for the best new shops and smartest developers. This year’s review is designed to inspire and intrigue, from Buenos Aires to Seoul and beyond.
Secrets of the city
Behind unassuming façades, Buenos Aires hides appointment-only ateliers and closed-door boutiques. Monocle tours the Argentine capital's finest, from tailored menswear to custom bikes, bookshops and homeware havens.
Wild stock
Far beyond the last city bus stop, you’ll find shop owners for whom a loyal clientele and room to roam beats the sleek certainties of urban retail. We meet three trailblazers.
Observation
What makes for a successful high street? From ample shade and greenery to a smart mix of labels and spaces, our editor in chief’s checklist will ensure a happy shopping experience.
