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Craft

Designed for life

One of Japan’s most revered creatives explains why it’s important to ‘elevate the ordinary’ by celebrating the beauty of everyday items.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Naoto Fukasawa sits in a wooden chair in his minimalist Tokyo studio with white walls and a framed chair artwork
Fashion

Talking shops

As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.

  • Issue #152
  • 31 min read
Modern outdoor dining area with wooden pergola, concrete planters, and people working on laptops at tables
Retail

Notable purchases

For those requiring a stationery-cupboard reboot, these brands elevate the humble pencil, rubber and stapler to great heights. This kit is top drawer for a stylish desk upgrade.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 3 min read
Notable purchases
Fashion

Establishing order

So you’ve got the gear but how do you ensure that your clothes stay looking sharp? These elegant tools are tailored to that precise goal.

  • Issue #132
  • 4 min read
Olive green Smythson leather clothes bag with zipper compartment on white surface next to dress shoes
Society

Japanese lessons

Impeccable service, responsible citizenship and warm hospitality are just some of the practices that make society tick in Japan. Here are 10 things the country can teach the world.

  • Issue #129
  • 5 min read
Japanese lessons
Business

All aboard

Designed to keep going in all weather, this new driverless bus might not be fast (at least, not yet) but it’s certainly fun.

  • Issue #123
  • 3 min read
All aboard
Design

Smarter homes

Meet the architects and businesses who are creating housing that’s affordable, sustainable and a pleasure to live in.

  • Issue #117
  • 15 min read
Smarter homes
Retail

Good morning

Struggling to rise with the lark? From coffee to newspapers, here are a few enlivening items.

  • Issue #103
  • 7 min read
Illustration of a sleek stainless-steel kettle with a brass whistle attachment on the spout.
Business

Smart thinking

Coming up with design solutions and bringing customers new ideas is what these entrepreneurs and companies excel at. Here Monocle meets the shop owners, designers and manufacturers making waves from Portland to Prague.

  • Issue #88
  • 8 min read
Smart thinking

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