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Christmas Gift Guide 2009
December 2009
In the final days leading up to Christmas we have compiled a last-minute gift list for those in search of inspiration.
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THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Part One
February 2011
In our new series of global briefings Monocle reports on bespoke shoe making in London, visits Italy for a look at personalised yacht design, eco furniture making in Melbourne and traditional retail in New York. A film from…
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Retail Stars
March 2010
Monocle's retail and service survey chronicles companies and people who are setting benchmarks we should all take note of. Saul Taylor reports on three entrepreneurial ventures doing just that.
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Christmas Gift Selection 2007
November 2007
A must-listen for the party season, sleek German sleighs, a whiff of spring and a euphonious robot make it into our Christmas wishlist. Here’s what we want in our oversized stocking.
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Best Small-scale Retail Ideas
August 2011
A timeless idea with a unique twist can be all you need for a great business. From a high-tech printing press in a neighbourhood bookshop to a laptop-friendly café for vintage design lovers, our selection of small-scale…
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Accessories
September 2008
From luggage to watches to eyewear to mobile phones, this is Monocle’s very brief shopping list for some accessories to get you through the coming winter months.
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Summer Top 10
August 2008
In our opinion, late summer is the best time to head off on holiday – the sun’s less fierce and many of the schools have gone back. Here are our top ten essential items for a tardy beach break: from sun cream to swimming…
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Shop idols
July 2009
Sometimes it takes just one retailer to unite an entire neighbourhood and restore an old-fashioned sense of community. Here are five doing just that. Things to improve your life
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Handmade Retailers
January 2012
Monocle finds out why children's books sometimes appeal to adults, learns how to boost employment in the regions with a Heidelberg printing press, and muses on the difference between art books and books about art. These are…
Culture / Retail
Novel Ideas – Tsutaya
February 2012
As the big media store chains disappear, Japan's most successful book, music and magazine seller has opened a project that challenges everyone. We visit the floors of a refreshed retail landscape.
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THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Part Three
March 2011
Backstreet brewing in west London, Dutch glass design and an innovative plastic recycling project. A film from the Monocle television series on Bloomberg.
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THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Part Four
March 2011
Monocle visits and art gallery in Sydney and a watchmaker in Zürich. A film from the Monocle television series on Bloomberg.