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Design/Architecture
A revamp for the Warsaw metro, innovative bike mapping in London and a Q & A with analyst Aaron Renn.
50 things to improve your life
You don’t need to sample everything we’ve listed. But then again maybe you do — we’re quite sure these deliver the goods.
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.
Monocle travel guide
Spend a week at Franco Zeffirelli’s former Positano hang-out, dine in country-house grandeur in Paris or uncork a bottle in a Buenos Aires wine hotel with Monocle’s latest travel round-up.
Inventory No. 44
Natural skincare products, a digital radio and an ingenious paper shredder are among Monocle’s most coveted items this month.
Fashion
A new concept store in Tokyo, Sunspel's first line of womenswear and a Q&A with Oliver Peoples' Larry Leight are featured in this month's fashion round-up.
Inventory No. 43
Wooden games, fine chocolate, olive oil and extra-slim soap bars are on the Monocle shopping list this month
Playing footsie
Monocle pulls back the tablecloth at our favourite brasserie for a flash of heel, a hint of calf and a couple of handsome ankles and some good brogues, wedges and loafers.
One to watch
The BaselWorld watch fair is ticking over nicely. With watchmakers posting healthy profits, everything from jewel-encrusted timepieces to golden age classics are on display. And the trade chatter? Chinese and Brazilian markets.
