Retail
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Seasonal solutions
As 2012 draws to a close, Monocle has laid a spread of gifts to make Christmas a cracker.
The real deal
As we sat in Midori House we dreamed of one city where you could do all your Christmas shopping with ease. Then we realised where it was: Vienna.
Viennese waltz
We scoured Vienna to find the best Austrian goodies to take home this Christmas. From glassware to gloves, here are our top picks, providing you can squeeze them into your Rimowa.
Home from home
Following the success of our Hong Kong shop and bureau set up, we’ve replicated the concept in Toronto’s Little Italy – only it’s 20 times the size.
Rich pickings
As the Shinkansen continues to speed north in Japan, operator JR East is also diversifying its retail – with apples.
Capsule time
For many, Paris remains the true home of fashion – and a clutch of well-timed, small-scale trade fairs are giving events like Italy’s Pitti Uomo a run for their money.
Pitti Uomo sets a confident tone for menswear as heritage brands and new labels draw buyers to Florence
Florence’s Pitti Uomo fair is a benchmark for the shifting menswear market and a chance to spot future big-name brands. This season also showcased the city of Florence and ‘Brand Italy’.
