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Sounds of the future
Parisian creative agency Savoir Faire, and its in-house label Bromance, champions French electronic music with a holistic approach. Its success shows a vibrant future for the music industry.
Waxing lyrical
From the Turkish candle-maker redefining holiday souvenirs to the travel trade shows reinventing the wheel, here is this month’s global round-up.
Gloves off
Outspoken and at the top of his game, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld holds court on the industry, the media, and why Berlin isn’t as good as it used to be.
Play for today
Artistically minded and musically rich, online music station Radiooooo is a charming alternative to the corporate Spotifys of this world. Monocle visits its studios to discover how the creators get their groove on.
Inner space
This Paris pied-à-terre is not just a modernist space-saving marvel, it has Le Corbusier’s blessing to boot. Monocle takes in its fold-out ingenuity and primary-coloured delights.
Precious time
At the Biennale des Antiquaires, the world’s top jewellers dazzle crowds with their most extravagant one-off creations. In a buoyant market fuelled by a timeless desire for sparkly things, there’s no rush.
Expo 77: Hope for the best
Forged in the wake of war, Unesco stands as a bastion of peace. Monocle visited its modernist Paris HQ to discover an institution dedicated to optimism despite funding cuts and a fraught political climate.
Sacré bleu!
A revolution is brewing in Paris, but it’s more about langoustines than guillotines. The city’s classic bistros are getting a makeover, with refreshed designs and menus that are reinventing the Parisian staple.
