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Craft

Working from home

A Madrid couple traded a shuttered family factory for a workshop-home, crafting leather bags inspired by doctors' satchels and old schoolbags — proof that smaller can mean better.

  • Issue #86
  • 9 min read
Working from home
Entrepreneurialism

Observation

Monocle's editor in chief Tyler Brûlé on his ideal summer afternoon: stimulating reading, restorative swims and inspiring start-up ideas. Plus, the matter of the various clothed animals in this issue.

  • Issue #86
  • 5 min read
Observation
Design

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.

  • Issue #84
  • 5 min read
Making tracks
Design

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.

  • Issue #84
  • 9 min read
Notes on a sandal
Business

Business

From typography in Verona to Thailand's new texting service, here's a worldwide trade round-up.

  • Issue #82
  • 6 min read
Business
Transport

Business

The indigo-dye farmers of Shikoku Island and how Italian racing bicycles are leading the breakaway.

  • Issue #81
  • 6 min read
Business
Entrepreneurialism

Gender specifics

Japan’s culture is steeped in patriarchy but for business to thrive that needs to change. We meet four women who have overcome the hurdles to lead their field.

  • Issue #81
  • 9 min read
Gender specifics
Affairs

Good company

In this edition we meet a new generation of entrepreneurs busy making business work for them; some of those beginning the journey even worked for us.

  • Issue #76
  • 4 min read
Good company

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