Monocle provides original coverage in global affairs, business, culture and design. Look for our broadcasts in the podcast section of the iTunes Music Store. http://www.monocle.com/ ℗ & © 2007 Monocle en-gb Fri, 02 May 2008 17:13:17 +0100 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:11:15 +0100 A briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a global briefing covering international affairs, business, culture and design. Headquartered in London with bureaux in Tokyo, Sydney, Zürich and New York, Monocle appears 10 times a year in print and is updated constantly at monocle.com. Developed for an international audience hungry for information across a variety of sectors, Monocle offers a comprehensive global briefing under a single editorial brand. In print and online, writers and photographers are dispatched to over 50 countries every issue to deliver stories on forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions. News, Politics, Business, Society, Culture, Design Monocle info@monocle.com Monocle no Saul Taylor reports from the heart of Bloomsbury on the enterprise that gives new meaning to the phrase 'retail therapy'. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/ukti/life.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/ukti/life.mp4 Wed, 03 September 2008 09:00:00 +0100 A curious new shop has appeared in central London. Billed as a cultural apothecary for the mind, The School of Life sells ideas and inspiration, from evening courses to curated holidays, secular sermons to psychotherapy. Saul Taylor reports from the heart of Bloomsbury on the enterprise that gives new meaning to the phrase 'retail therapy'. A curious new shop has appeared in central London. Billed as a cultural apothecary for the mind, The School of Life sells ideas and inspiration, from evening courses to curated holidays, secular sermons to psychotherapy. Saul Taylor reports from the heart of Bloomsbury on the enterprise that gives new meaning to the phrase 'retail therapy'. 2:36 Quality of life, Start-ups, Entrepeneurs, Self-help Monocle no Whether idly doodling or hastily transcribing interviews in good old shorthand, Monocle recommends the best utensils for your daily tasks. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/desk.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/desk.mp4 Mon, 01 September 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Whether idly doodling or hastily transcribing interviews in good old shorthand, Monocle recommends the best utensils for your daily tasks. From pens to paper, from U+ in Canada to Düller in Japan, our round up of the world's most stylish yet functional stationery makes up the perfect desk. Whether idly doodling or hastily transcribing interviews in good old shorthand, Monocle recommends the best utensils for your daily tasks. From pens to paper, from U+ in Canada to Düller in Japan, our round up of the world's most stylish yet functional stationery makes up the perfect desk. 3:31 Retail, Accessories Monocle no When Turkmenistan's President Niyazov died in 2006, it was the end of an eccentric personality cult. His successor promised to open the state up but today the gas-rich nation is still an enigma. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/turkmenistan.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/turkmenistan.mp4 Mon, 25 August 2008 09:00:00 +0100 When Turkmenistan's President Niyazov died in 2006, it was the end of an eccentric personality cult. His successor promised to open the state up but today the gas-rich nation is still an enigma. When Turkmenistan's President Niyazov died in 2006, it was the end of an eccentric personality cult. His successor promised to open the state up but today the gas-rich nation is still an enigma. 3:01 Turkmenistan, Geopolitics, Nation Building, Former Soviet Republics Monocle no In the first of a regular monthly series of international street profiles, we popped down to Lamb's Conduit Street for a stroll and a little retail reconnaissance. Monocle's Saul Taylor reports. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/lamb.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/lamb.mp4 Mon, 21 August 2008 09:00:00 +0100 In the first of a regular monthly series of international street profiles, we popped down to Lamb's Conduit Street for a stroll and a little retail reconnaissance. Monocle's Saul Taylor reports. In the first of a regular monthly series of international street profiles, we popped down to Lamb's Conduit Street for a stroll and a little retail reconnaissance. Monocle's Saul Taylor reports. 7:53 Urban development, Retail, Fashion, Food Monocle no From sun cream to swimming trunks, this is everything you'll need to stuff in your Tomorrowland beach bag. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/things.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/summer10.mp4 Mon, 04 August 2008 09:00:00 +0100 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 trunks, tortoiseshell sunglasses to refreshing colognes, a great read and a must-hear CD, this is everything you'll need to stuff in your Tomorrowland beach bag. 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 trunks, tortoiseshell sunglasses to refreshing colognes, a great read and a must-hear CD, this is everything you'll need to stuff in your Tomorrowland beach bag. 4:42 Fashion, Retail, Accessories, Quality of life, Hospitality Monocle no Our personal pick of some of the best things we've found to improve your life. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/things.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/things.mp4 Fri, 18 July 2008 09:00:00 +0100 From a good froth to a lazy day-bed, the perfect bathing club to the saintliest apothecary, here is our personal pick of some of the best things we've found to improve your life. For the complete Monocle Top 50, visit Issue 15 of the magazine. From a good froth to a lazy day-bed, the perfect bathing club to the saintliest apothecary, here is our personal pick of some of the best things we've found to improve your life. For the complete Monocle Top 50, visit Issue 15 of the magazine. 5:51 Retail, Fashion, Industrial design Monocle no Recently reopened in Copenhagen's Tivoli gardens, Nimb has provided the city with a badly needed asset - an outstanding hotel. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/nimb.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/nimb.mp4 Wed, 09 July 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Recently reopened in Copenhagen's Tivoli gardens, Nimb has provided the city with a badly needed asset - an outstanding hotel. Furnished with the best, locally sourced materials and bespoke Danish designs, the family-run business is obsessive about quality and provenance. There's even an on-site dairy so guests can be sure their yoghurt is fresh. Monocle visits the hotel that is raising the bar in Denmark and beyond. Recently reopened in Copenhagen's Tivoli gardens, Nimb has provided the city with a badly needed asset - an outstanding hotel. Furnished with the best, locally sourced materials and bespoke Danish designs, the family-run business is obsessive about quality and provenance. There's even an on-site dairy so guests can be sure their yoghurt is fresh. Monocle visits the hotel that is raising the bar in Denmark and beyond. 5:16 Denmark, Copenhagen, Quality of Life, Hospitality, Hotels, Food Monocle no Bangkok's 'quality of life' radio station provides a lifeline in a city where public services are haphazard at best. Monocle's Bangkok correspondent David Fullbrook tuned in for the day. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/bangkok.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/bangkok.mp4 Wed, 02 July 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Bangkok's 'quality of life' radio station provides a lifeline in a city where public services are haphazard at best. The all-talk format of RDCK is a call to action and an attempt to solve problems via the community and its bulging Roladex. Lawyers, doctors, bus drivers, midwives and snake catchers are glued to the frequency. Monocle's Bangkok correspondent David Fullbrook tuned in for the day. Bangkok's 'quality of life' radio station provides a lifeline in a city where public services are haphazard at best. The all-talk format of RDCK is a call to action and an attempt to solve problems via the community and its bulging Roladex. Lawyers, doctors, bus drivers, midwives and snake catchers are glued to the frequency. Monocle's Bangkok correspondent David Fullbrook tuned in for the day. 5:16 Thailand, Bangkok, Media, Radio stations Monocle no As anywhere, Lebanon's independent bookstores have slowly been eaten up by big, bland chains. But Esquire, set in the once thriving district of Hamra, stands out as a slightly dusty, but proud, pillar of independence. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/bookseller.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/bookseller.mp4 Wed, 18 June 2008 09:00:00 +0100 As anywhere, Lebanon's independent bookstores have slowly been eaten up by big, bland chains. Set in the once thriving district of Hamra, Esquire stands out as a slightly dusty, but proud, pillar of independence. Today its income comes largely from newspapers, magazines and books on Lebanon's modern history. Yet what makes Esquire so charming is the treasure trove of racy paperback novels from the seventies. Monocle's Robert Bound reports. As anywhere, Lebanon's independent bookstores have slowly been eaten up by big, bland chains. Set in the once thriving district of Hamra, Esquire stands out as a slightly dusty, but proud, pillar of independence. Today its income comes largely from newspapers, magazines and books on Lebanon's modern history. Yet what makes Esquire so charming is the treasure trove of racy paperback novels from the seventies. Monocle's Robert Bound reports. 4:58 Media, Books, Geopolitics, Lebanon, Beirut Monocle no Author Alain de Botton talks to Monocle's Tyler Brûlé about London's latest shopping mall folly and the cities that are getting urban development right - and wrong. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/botton.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/botton.mp4 Fri, 13 June 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Author Alain de Botton talks to Monocle's Tyler Brûlé about London's latest shopping mall folly and the cities that are getting urban development right - and wrong. Author Alain de Botton talks to Monocle's Tyler Brûlé about London's latest shopping mall folly and the cities that are getting urban development right - and wrong. 14:37 Quality of life, Urban development, Architecture Monocle no Months of good-natured, frequently late-night and jetlagged debate have produced Monocle's definitive (and just a little subjective) guide to the world's most liveable cities. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/teaser.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/teaser.mp4 Thu, 12 June 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Months of good-natured, frequently late-night and jetlagged debate have produced Monocle's definitive (and just a little subjective) guide to the world's most liveable cities. Months of good-natured, frequently late-night and jetlagged debate have produced Monocle's definitive (and just a little subjective) guide to the world's most liveable cities. 1:53 Quality of life, Urban planning, Ranking, Monocle Monocle no Smaller, faster, comfier and even cheaper - private aircraft of all shapes, sizes and price points were on offer at the EBACE aviation expo in Geneva. With sales on this side of the Atlantic still brisk, Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé picks his best in show. There's more on the entire aviation sector in the June 2008 issue of the magazine. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/ebace.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/ebace.mp4 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Smaller, faster, comfier and even cheaper - private aircraft of all shapes, sizes and price points were on offer at the EBACE aviation expo in Geneva. Smaller, faster, comfier and even cheaper - private aircraft of all shapes, sizes and price points were on offer at the EBACE aviation expo in Geneva. With sales on this side of the Atlantic still brisk, Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé picks his best in show. There's more on the entire aviation sector in the June 2008 issue of the magazine. 5:49 Industrial design, Airplanes, Transport, Air shows Monocle no For the past three decades Japanese fashion brand Tomorrowland has successfully navigated a fiercely competitive and highly sophisticated retail market. Under the helm of Hiroyuki Sasaki it made its name and built its reputation on an ability to modify the western trends of Paris and Milan to the Japanese body shape and taste. Tom Morris reports on the culture of Tomorrowland and its inspired collaboration with Jean Paul Knott in Paris. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/tomorrowland.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/tomorrowland.mp4 Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Tom Morris reports on the culture of Tomorrowland and its inspired collaboration with Jean Paul Knott in Paris. For the past three decades Japanese fashion brand Tomorrowland has successfully navigated a fiercely competitive and highly sophisticated retail market. Under the helm of Hiroyuki Sasaki it made its name and built its reputation on an ability to modify the western trends of Paris and Milan to the Japanese body shape and taste. Tom Morris reports on the culture of Tomorrowland and its inspired collaboration with Jean Paul Knott in Paris. 3:46 Design, Fashion, Japan, Paris Monocle no Danish Architects Hvidt & Mølgaard have created a state-of-the-art, energy efficient headquarters for Energinet.dk. Thomas Morris reports on a workplace of the future. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/energinet.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/energinet.mp4 Mon, 19 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Thomas Morris reports on a workplace of the future. Danish Architects Hvidt & Mølgaard have created a state-of-the-art, energy efficient headquarters for Energinet.dk. Thomas Morris reports on a workplace of the future. 4:15 Architecture, Energy, Sustainability Monocle no This year's Salone Internazionale del Mobile defied the credit crunch with an optimistic mood and a record number of visitors. Sarah Balmond reports on how emerging designers and established brands are responding to turbulent times. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan2008.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan2008.mp4 Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Sarah Balmond reports from the Salone Internazionale del Mobile. This year's Salone Internazionale del Mobile defied the credit crunch with an optimistic mood and a record number of visitors. Sarah Balmond reports on how emerging designers and established brands are responding to turbulent times. 6:56 Industrial design, Furniture, Product design, Architecture, Milan Monocle no Beirut's Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war, terrorist assassinations and the recent Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. But today the hill-top neighbourhood is once again under threat, this time from developers who are destroying the old palaces to build high-rises for the country's internationally mobile elite. As Lebanon faces yet another uncertain summer, Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé pays a visit to Lady Yvonne Cochrane, doyenne of the Christian East and owner of one of the most alluring palaces in the eastern Mediterranean, to talk urban planning, architecture and the future of her country. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/beirut.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/beirut.mp4 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé talks to Lady Yvonne Cochrane in Beirut about urban planning, architecture and the future of her country. Beirut's Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war, terrorist assassinations and the recent Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. But today the hill-top neighbourhood is once again under threat, this time from developers who are destroying the old palaces to build high-rises for the country's internationally mobile elite. As Lebanon faces yet another uncertain summer, Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé pays a visit to Lady Yvonne Cochrane, doyenne of the Christian East and owner of one of the most alluring palaces in the eastern Mediterranean, to talk urban planning, architecture and the future of her country. 12:11 Geopolitics, Urban planning, Architecture, Lebanon, Beirut Monocle no A decade ago it was rare to see a pair of Tokyo teenage boys out shopping in kimonos. But attitudes to national identity are starting to change. Genbei Yamaguchi's new collection for United Arrows is targeting this shift in mood. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/kimono.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/kimono.mp4 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 A decade ago it was rare to see a pair of Tokyo teenage boys out shopping in kimonos. But attitudes to national identity are starting to change. A decade ago it was rare to see a pair of Tokyo teenage boys out shopping in kimonos. But attitudes to national identity are starting to change. Genbei Yamaguchi's new collection for United Arrows is targeting this shift in mood. 2:59 Fashion, Clothing, Craft, Kimonos Monocle no Baselworld, the biggest watch fair on earth, is where aficionados drool over exquisitely made tourbillons, escapements and overcoils, and where luxury watchmakers pick and choose the buyers they believe are worthy of their wares. Monocle visited the 91-year-old expo to see the latest horological must-haves. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/basel.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/basel.mp4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle visits the biggest and most venerable watch fair in the world, where buyers looking for a desirable brand first have to convince the sellers that they're a desirable customer. Baselworld, the biggest watch fair on earth, is where aficionados drool over exquisitely made tourbillons, escapements and overcoils, and where luxury watchmakers pick and choose the buyers they believe are worthy of their wares. Monocle visited the 91-year-old expo to see the latest horological must-haves. 3:41 Industrial design, Product design, Watches Monocle no At this year's Baselworld news has emerged that one of the most intriguing new products to be released in the next year will not be a watch, but a mobile phone designed and built by Tag Heuer, the Swiss watchmaker. As soon as Monocle heard the news, we pulled in a few favours to gain an exclusive first look at the Meridiist. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/preview.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/preview.mp4 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 At this year's Baselworld, watches were the centre of attention. But next year this could all change. Watch our exclusive preview of the Meridiist. At this year's Baselworld news has emerged that one of the most intriguing new products to be released in the next year will not be a watch, but a mobile phone designed and built by Tag Heuer, the Swiss watchmaker. As soon as Monocle heard the news, we pulled in a few favours to gain an exclusive first look at the Meridiist. 1:57 Industrial design, Product design, Watches Monocle no Green credentials and energy efficiency were the buzzwords at the glitzy annual Geneva Motor Show, now in its 78th year. But the real show-stopper was Nissan's latest project, its luxury sub-brand Infiniti, set to launch in Europe this year. Toyota's Lexus will be watching very closely as Nissan takes the wraps off its new FX, touted as a whole new type of car. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/geneva.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/geneva.mp4 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle reports on the battle for the European car market at the Geneva Motor Show. Green credentials and energy efficiency were the buzzwords at the glitzy annual Geneva Motor Show, now in its 78th year. But the real show-stopper was Nissan's latest project, its luxury sub-brand Infiniti, set to launch in Europe this year. Toyota's Lexus will be watching very closely as Nissan takes the wraps off its new FX, touted as a whole new type of car. 3:06 Industrial design, Cars, Motor shows, Luxury brands, Retail Monocle no The Digital News Affairs Conference in Brussels featured more than 50 speakers from the media world's leading editorial, marketing and business teams. The subject of this year's event was 'How to survive the digital news age' - a discussion of how news organisations need to change the way they work in order to maintain market share and influence in a rapidly changing media landscape. Monocle's Culture Editor Robert Bound talked to some of the leading lights to get their sides of the argument in the cross-platform media debate. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/dna.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/dna.mp4 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle's Culture Editor Robert Bound talked to some of the leading lights at this year's Digital News Affairs Conference in Brussels. The Digital News Affairs Conference in Brussels featured more than 50 speakers from the media world's leading editorial, marketing and business teams. The subject of this year's event was 'How to survive the digital news age' - a discussion of how news organisations need to change the way they work in order to maintain market share and influence in a rapidly changing media landscape. Monocle's Culture Editor Robert Bound talked to some of the leading lights to get their sides of the argument in the cross-platform media debate. 8:05 Media, Broadcast, Publishing, Newspapers, Video on demand, Television Monocle no The world will be focused on Beijing this August and, if all goes to the Communist Party's plan, we will be overawed by the glittering lights and maximalist construction of a building boom whose bill runs into tens of billions of yuan.  Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson visited the city to find out if this is nation-branding folly on a gargantuan scale, or the starting pistol of the Chinese century. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/beijing.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/beijing.mp4 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Fiona Wilson visits Beijing to see how the government is preparing for the Olympics this August. The world will be focused on Beijing this August and, if all goes to the Communist Party's plan, we will be overawed by the glittering lights and maximalist construction of a building boom whose bill runs into tens of billions of yuan.  Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson visited the city to find out if this is nation-branding folly on a gargantuan scale, or the starting pistol of the Chinese century. 5:55 Architecture, Urban development, Olympic games 2008 Monocle no Featuring the haunting photographs of Shinichi Ito, our Asia bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, reports from Yubari, the Japanese coal city that lost 90 per cent of its residents after its mines closed and the city councillors went on a disastrous spending spree. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/yubari.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/yubari.mp4 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle reports from Yubari, the Japanese coal city deserted by 90 per cent of its residents after its mines closed. Featuring the haunting photographs of Shinichi Ito, our Asia bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, reports from Yubari, the Japanese coal city that lost 90 per cent of its residents after its mines closed and the city councillors went on a disastrous spending spree. 4:00 Economy, Geography, Migration Monocle no Al Rifai – the 'Rolls-Royce of nut companies' – is famous throughout the Middle East for its perfectly roasted pistachios and giant cashews. Now the Lebanese company has opened a Swedish HQ as it attempts to break into the European market with its premium products. Monocle travels to Helsingborg to see how heir apparent Moussa Al Rifai Jr is developing this iconic family business. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/nuts.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/nuts.mp4 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle visits Al Rifai the Swedish outpost of Al Rifai – the 'Rolls-Royce of nut companies'. Al Rifai – the 'Rolls-Royce of nut companies' – is famous throughout the Middle East for its perfectly roasted pistachios and giant cashews. Now the Lebanese company has opened a Swedish HQ as it attempts to break into the European market with its premium products. Monocle travels to Helsingborg to see how heir apparent Moussa Al Rifai Jr is developing this iconic family business. 5:00 Middle eastern cuisine, Food, Nuts, Start-ups Monocle no Albam, a British fashion start-up, is keeping costs down without turning to factories in China for help. Founded by entrepreneurial fashion outsiders James Shaw and Alastair Rae, the duo's first shop is a breezy, airy space that shows their collection of menswear and accessories. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/albam.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/albam.mp4 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Albam, a British start-up, is keeping costs down without turning to factories in China for help. Albam, a British fashion start-up, is keeping costs down without turning to factories in China for help. Founded by entrepreneurial fashion outsiders James Shaw and Alastair Rae, the duo's first shop is a breezy, airy space that shows their collection of menswear and accessories. 3:26 Retail, Manufacturing, Fashion, Clothes Monocle no Less is more is the concept for Bildschöne Bücher, a small bookshop in Berlin that has grown out of the highly successful website 25books.com. Proprietor Bodo von Hodenberg, a former sales director of Taschen, takes a curatorial approach to bookselling, highlighting exceptional books in photography, art and design. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/berlin.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/berlin.mp4 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100 Less is more is the concept for Bildschöne Bücher, a small bookshop in Berlin. Less is more is the concept for Bildschöne Bücher, a small bookshop in Berlin that has grown out of the highly successful website 25books.com. Proprietor Bodo von Hodenberg, a former sales director of Taschen, takes a curatorial approach to bookselling, highlighting exceptional books in photography, art and design. 2:49 Media, Books, Photography, e-Commerce Monocle no Zimbabwe is a country on the brink of economic collapse. With inflation running out of control, the supply of food, fuel and electricity is dwindling. Posing as tourists, Monocle reports from a country where international journalists are banned. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/zimbabwe.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/zimbabwe.mp4 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:41 +0100 Posing as tourists, Monocle reports from a country where international journalists are banned. Zimbabwe is a country on the brink of economic collapse. With inflation running out of control, the supply of food, fuel and electricity is dwindling. Posing as tourists, Monocle reports from a country where international journalists are banned. 3:04 Geopolitics Monocle no Every night the TransAsya Express departs from Istanbul heading for Tehran. It takes three days and two nights to reach its destination, time enough for you to leave the European lifestyle of western Turkey far behind. Saul Taylor took the train as far as Van in the Kurdish corner of the country. This is the story of Monocle's journey on the slow train east. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/istanbul.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/istanbul.mp4 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:41 +0100 Saul Taylor took the TransAsya Express from Istanbul to Van in the Kurdish corner of the country. Every night the TransAsya Express departs from Istanbul heading for Tehran. It takes three days and two nights to reach its destination, time enough for you to leave the European lifestyle of western Turkey far behind. Saul Taylor took the train as far as Van in the Kurdish corner of the country. This is the story of Monocle's journey on the slow train east. 3:59 Transit, Trains, Geopolitics Monocle no Swiss retailer Coop has opened a supermarket just outside Zürich for the discerning shopper. Not only is the company promoting provenance and sustainability with its products, but it is also building stores that raise the bar for green architecture. Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé talks to Jürg Peritz, Coop's head of marketing and purchasing, about selling Swissness and why it's time to let in the daylight. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/peritz.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/peritz.mp4 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:41 +0100 Swiss retailer Coop is not only promoting provenance and sustainability with its products, but also building stores that raise the bar for green architecture. Swiss retailer Coop has opened a supermarket just outside Zürich for the discerning shopper. Not only is the company promoting provenance and sustainability with its products, but it is also building stores that raise the bar for green architecture. Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé talks to Jürg Peritz, Coop's head of marketing and purchasing, about selling Swissness and why it's time to let in the daylight. 7:56 Retail, Food, Organic Food Monocle no Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé presents the first edition of The Monocle Review. On this programme we highlight Narcotecture in Herat, a cosier version of Davos at Tällberg, a rock festival with a difference in Japan and a high-voltage tour of the Frankfurt Auto Show. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/review.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/review.mp4 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé presents the first edition of The Monocle Review. Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé presents the first edition of The Monocle Review. On this programme we highlight Narcotecture in Herat, a cosier version of Davos at Tällberg, a rock festival with a difference in Japan and a high-voltage tour of the Frankfurt Auto Show. 06:05 Affairs, Business, Culture, Review, Architecture, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Music, 2007 Monocle no 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. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/xmas.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/xmas.mp4 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle's top ten tips for 2007's Christmas gift season. 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. 4:31 Shpping, Retail, Christmas, Gifts, Presents Monocle no What are the global travel brands that will act as a reference over the year ahead? With our first Special Edition Monocle reports on the elements that are ignored by more traditional surveys. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/travel50.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/e/travel50.mp4 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100 What are the global travel brands that will act as a reference over the year ahead? What are the global travel brands that will act as a reference over the year ahead? With our first Special Edition Monocle reports on the elements that are ignored by more traditional surveys. 6:48 Travel, Business, Transit, Quality of life, Hospitality, Retail, Hotels, Airlines Monocle no In January, Slovenia will take on the rotating EU presidency. It is a massive challenge for a country of just two million inhabitants. Tobias Grey toured the country on the eve of its grand mission. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/slovenia.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/slovenia.mp4 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0100 In January, Slovenia will take on the rotating EU presidency. Tobias Grey toured the country on the eve of its grand mission. In January, Slovenia will take on the rotating EU presidency. It is a massive challenge for a country of just two million inhabitants. Tobias Grey toured the country on the eve of its grand mission. 3:38 Slovenia, Geopolitics, European Union, Government, Economy, Business, Tourism Monocle no Tokyo Designer's Week has become an annual fixture in the creative calendar, with the city literally taken over by exhibitions, events and parties. Monocle explores the shops and galleries of Aoyama, Harajuku and Shibuya to report on the art, the design and, of course, the impossibly fashionable Tokyo crowd. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/tokyo.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/tokyo.mp4 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle explores Tokyo Designer's Week, which has become an annual fixture in the creative calendar. Tokyo Designer's Week has become an annual fixture in the creative calendar, with the city literally taken over by exhibitions, events and parties. Monocle explores the shops and galleries of Aoyama, Harajuku and Shibuya to report on the art, the design and, of course, the impossibly fashionable Tokyo crowd. 4:20 Design, Tokyo, Furniture, Product design, Exhibitions, Fashion Monocle no The Royal Cafe in Copenhagen has given birth to a new culinary phenomenon: Smushi - traditional Danish smørrebrød with a contemporary sushi twist. The idea was created by "gastronaut" Rud Christiansen, who talks to Monocle about the concept that has Asia's retail groups lining up to get a piece of the action. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/smushi.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/smushi.mp4 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 The Royal Cafe in Copenhagen has given birth to a new culinary phenomenon: Smushi. The Royal Cafe in Copenhagen has given birth to a new culinary phenomenon: Smushi - traditional Danish smørrebrød with a contemporary sushi twist. The idea was created by "gastronaut" Rud Christiansen, who talks to Monocle about the concept that has Asia's retail groups lining up to get a piece of the action. 5:18 Food, Denmark, Copenhagen, Slow food, Business, Craft, Cooking Monocle no Many Russian cities might seem like they are at the end of the world, but Murmansk really is. Following the break-up of the USSR, the city and its naval base went into decline, but the riches offered by its Arctic location are now promising a revival. Our correspondent Shaun Walker reports. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/murmansk.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/murmansk.mp4 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Many Russian cities might seem like they are at the end of the world, but Murmansk really is. Our correspondent Shaun Walker reports. Many Russian cities might seem like they are at the end of the world, but Murmansk really is. Following the break-up of the USSR, the city and its naval base went into decline, but the riches offered by its Arctic location are now promising a revival. Our correspondent Shaun Walker reports. 4:30 Geopolitics, Urban development, Cities, High North, Arctic, Russia, Murmansk Monocle no "Buy, taste and learn about the best foods all under the same roof." That's the slogan of Oscar Farinetti's super-market Eataly, which opened earlier this year in Turin. Housed in a former vermouth factory, Eataly offers the finest artisanal produce from Italian suppliers, all selected with the assistance of Slow Food Italia and accompanied by lovingly compiled details of its provenance and production. You can even learn how to cook the dishes on offer in the numerous on-site cafés and bars. Monocle sent Ivan Carvalho to sample the fior di latte. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/eataly.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/eataly.mp4 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 "Buy, taste and learn about the best foods all under the same roof." That's the slogan of Oscar Farinetti's super-market Eataly, which opened earlier this year in Turin. "Buy, taste and learn about the best foods all under the same roof." That's the slogan of Oscar Farinetti's super-market Eataly, which opened earlier this year in Turin. Housed in a former vermouth factory, Eataly offers the finest artisanal produce from Italian suppliers, all selected with the assistance of Slow Food Italia and accompanied by lovingly compiled details of its provenance and production. You can even learn how to cook the dishes on offer in the numerous on-site cafés and bars. Monocle sent Ivan Carvalho to sample the fior di latte. 4:54 Retail, Food, Italy, Slow food, Business, Organic food, Cooking Monocle no The Tajik-Afghan border is one of the most dangerous in the world because of its central role in the heroin trade. EU- and US-backed agencies are stepping in to help control the borders and initiate projects to stimulate legitimate trade. But who will benefit most? Daria Vaisman reports from Nizhny Pyanj, on Tajikistan's southwest border. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/tajikistan.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/tajikistan.mp4 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 The Tajik-Afghan border is one of the most dangerous in the world. Daria Vaisman reports from Nizhny Pyanj, on Tajikistan's southwest border. The Tajik-Afghan border is one of the most dangerous in the world because of its central role in the heroin trade. EU- and US-backed agencies are stepping in to help control the borders and initiate projects to stimulate legitimate trade. But who will benefit most? Daria Vaisman reports from Nizhny Pyanj, on Tajikistan's southwest border. 3:45 Geopolitics, Politics, Smuggling, Drugs, Bridges, Tajikistan Monocle no Frankfurt's biannual motor show is where the big guns roll out their great hopes for the future. While quality and newness are touchstones, global warming was the hot topic and "hybrid" the buzz word. Monocle's Robert Bound reports on the 62nd International Motor Show. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/frankfurt.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/frankfurt.mp4 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle's Robert Bound reports from the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Frankfurt's biannual motor show is where the big guns roll out their great hopes for the future. While quality and newness are touchstones, global warming was the hot topic and "hybrid" the buzz word. Monocle's Robert Bound reports on the 62nd International Motor Show. 5:37 Business, Cars, Design, Branding, Frankfurt Monocle no Rewind to 1980 and the idea of a Japanese luxury car brand would have been unthinkable. Today, Toyota's Lexus division has become a dominant force in the US luxury market and wants to do the same in Europe. Monocle's Editor in chief reckons they need to start exploiting their Japanese roots to make this happen. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/lexus.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/lexus.mp4 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Toyota's Lexus division has become a dominant force in the US luxury market and wants to do the same in Europe. Monocle's Editor in chief reckons they need to start exploiting their Japanese roots to make this happen. Rewind to 1980 and the idea of a Japanese luxury car brand would have been unthinkable. Today, Toyota's Lexus division has become a dominant force in the US luxury market and wants to do the same in Europe. Monocle's Editor in chief reckons they need to start exploiting their Japanese roots to make this happen. 4:56 Business, Cars, Design, Branding, Japan, Luxury Monocle no Thirteen years after declaring independence from Soviet Georgia, Abkhazia is still not recognised as a legitimate state by other countries. Monocle correspondent Shaun Walker reports from this former tourist paradise, still marked by the scars of war. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/abkhazia.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/abkhazia.mp4 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Thirteen years after declaring independence from Soviet Georgia, Abkhazia is still not recognised as a legitimate state by other countries. Thirteen years after declaring independence from Soviet Georgia, Abkhazia is still not recognised as a legitimate state by other countries. Monocle correspondent Shaun Walker reports from this former tourist paradise, still marked by the scars of war. 3:54 Geopolitics, Abkhazia, War, Politics, Tourism Monocle no The national identity of countries can shift radically and at a speed that leaves their inhabitants gasping. As the United States continues to suffer from low approval ratings all over the world, Paula Scher, one of the world's leading graphic designers and a principal at Pentagram in New York, talks to Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé about how the US needs to overhaul its image, brand promise, name and messaging. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/scher.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/scher.mp4 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Paula Scher, one of the world's leading graphic designers and a principal at Pentagram in New York, talks to Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé about how the US needs to overhaul its image, brand promise, name and messaging. The national identity of countries can shift radically and at a speed that leaves their inhabitants gasping. As the United States continues to suffer from low approval ratings all over the world, Paula Scher, one of the world's leading graphic designers and a principal at Pentagram in New York, talks to Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé about how the US needs to overhaul its image, brand promise, name and messaging. 13:28 Geopolitics, Branding, Politics, USA, Business Monocle no Not all rock festivals involve fans having to live in conditions that the UNHCR would deem unfit for human habitation. Japan's annual Fuji Rock Festival is a pop event with a difference - a mega line-up of international and Japanese talent, excellent food, cleans loos and no rubbish. Our culture editor Robert Bound was front and centre. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/fuji.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/fuji.mp4 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Not all rock festivals involve fans having to live in conditions that the UNHCR would deem unfit for human habitation. Japan's annual Fuji Rock Festival is a pop event with a difference. Not all rock festivals involve fans having to live in conditions that the UNHCR would deem unfit for human habitation. Japan's annual Fuji Rock Festival is a pop event with a difference - a mega line-up of international and Japanese talent, excellent food, cleans loos and no rubbish. Our culture editor Robert Bound was front and centre. 5:24 Music, Festivals, Japan, Fuji Monocle no Architects Takaharu and Yui Tezuka joined forces with Kashiwa Sato, one of Toyko's most respected creative directors, to build and brand, a novel kind of kindergarten in Tachikawa, a suburban area of Tokyo. Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson reports on the Roof House concept. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/fuji.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/fuji.mp4 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Breaking school rules. A novel kind of kindergarten in Tachikawa. Architects Takaharu and Yui Tezuka joined forces with Kashiwa Sato, one of Toyko's most respected creative directors, to build and brand, a novel kind of kindergarten in Tachikawa, a suburban area of Tokyo. Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson reports on the Roof House concept. 4:47 Architecture, Kindergarten, Children, School, Tokyo, Japan Monocle no The Arcana Hotel is a new favourite for Tokyoites in search of weekend retreats. Located on the Izu Peninsula, this old ryokan has been refurbished with the help of Osaka furniture design company Graf. Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson reports on the design philosophy. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/arcana.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/arcana.mp4 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Merging Japanese and Western hospitality traditions. The Arcana Hotel is a new favourite for Tokyoites in search of weekend retreats. Located on the Izu Peninsula, this old ryokan has been refurbished with the help of Osaka furniture design company Graf. Monocle's Asia Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson reports on the design philosophy. 3:02 Architecture, Hotel, Japan Monocle no Each summer philosophical thinkers in politics, economics, ecology and the arts meet at the Tällberg Forum in Sweden to try and come up with new initiatives to tackle the ecological problems facing the planet. The peaceful lakeshore setting is intended to encourage alternative thought and practical problem solving. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/tallberg.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/tallberg.mp4 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Each summer philosophical thinkers in politics, economics, ecology and the arts meet at the Tällberg Forum in Sweden to try and come up with new initiatives to tackle the ecological problems facing the planet. Each summer philosophical thinkers in politics, economics, ecology and the arts meet at the Tällberg Forum in Sweden to try and come up with new initiatives to tackle the ecological problems facing the planet. The peaceful lakeshore setting is intended to encourage alternative thought and practical problem solving. 8:45 Geopolitics, Conferences, Climate change, Sustainability, Urban development, Security, Healthcare, Sweden Monocle no One of the most curious by-products of South Korea's broadband boom has been the creation of an online gaming culture unlike anything seen anywhere in the world. The footage we're presenting here comes from Ongamenet, a dedicated TV-channel that sees gamers doing battle in epic, stadium-style settings. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/esports.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/esports.mp4 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 One of the by-products of South Korea's broadband boom has been the creation of an online gaming culture unlike anything seen anywhere else. One of the most curious by-products of South Korea's broadband boom has been the creation of an online gaming culture unlike anything seen anywhere in the world. The footage we're presenting here comes from Ongamenet, a dedicated TV-channel that sees gamers doing battle in epic, stadium-style settings. 3:09 Video games, TV, South Korea, Sport Monocle no Monocle believes that the measure of a city is more about everyday wonders - pavements, well-designed schools, punctual transport - rather than one-off grand projects. Here's our list of the top 25 urban elements that make a city. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/top25.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/top25.mp4 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Prague street clocks, Aussie urban landscaping and Malaga Wi-Fi: we showcase 25 urban design elements. Monocle believes that the measure of a city is more about everyday wonders - pavements, well-designed schools, punctual transport - rather than one-off grand projects. Here's our list of the top 25 urban elements that make a city. 6:22 Cities, Urbanism, Urban planning, Urban design, Architecture, Design Monocle no Everyone loves an urban village but few cities know quite how to get the mix of retail, services and residents right. Monocle has taken inspiration from its favourite neighbourhoods to engineer the perfect precinct. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/perfect.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/perfect.mp4 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle has taken inspiration from its favourite neighbourhoods to engineer the perfect precinct. Everyone loves an urban village but few cities know quite how to get the mix of retail, services and residents right. Monocle has taken inspiration from its favourite neighbourhoods to engineer the perfect precinct. 7:35 Cities, Urbanism, Urban planning, Retail, Shopping Monocle no In part two of our Milan Design Diary from the Salone del Mobile, Monocle focuses on the Finnish firm Artek, talking to managing director Mirkku Kullberg and creative director Tom Dixon. We also explore the Artek pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan.artek.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan.artek.mp4 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 In part two of our Milan Design Diary from the Salone del Mobile, Monocle focuses on the Finnish firm Artek. In part two of our Milan Design Diary from the Salone del Mobile, Monocle focuses on the Finnish firm Artek, talking to managing director Mirkku Kullberg and creative director Tom Dixon. We also explore the Artek pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. 3:49 Artek, Design, Milan, Furniture, Finland, Industrial Design, Salone, Architecture Monocle no Milan's Salone del Mobile ranks as the world's biggest industrial design event. This year we dispatched a team of editors to deliver a series of reports in both print and video. For background, see our preview of the event in the May issue of Monocle magazine. In part one of our video report, editor-in-chief Tyler BrûlBrûlé offers the highlights from the fair. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan.cover.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/milan.cover.mp4 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 In part one of our video report from Salone del Mobile, editor in chief Tyler Brûlé offers the highlights from the fair. Milan's Salone del Mobile ranks as the world's biggest industrial design event. This year we dispatched a team of editors to deliver a series of reports in both print and video. For background, see our preview of the event in the May issue of Monocle magazine. In part one of our video report, editor-in-chief Tyler BrûlBrûlé offers the highlights from the fair. 3:47 Design, Milan, Furniture, Industrial Design, Salone Monocle no Kaoru Kubo welcomes thousands of travellers to Japan every day. A former announcer for public broadcaster NHK Kubo has, for 23 years, been the voice of the Airport Limousine buses that ferry passengers to and from Narita Airport. Her announcements are said in both Japanese and English, and her no-nonsense delivery has a cult following. It's also a quick introduction to Japanese etiquette. Once she's told you not to, you won't even think about chatting on your mobile phone. (With thanks to Airport Limousine). http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/limousine.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/limousine.mp4 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Listen to Kaoru Kubo, the voice of the Airport Limousine buses that ferry passengers to and from Narita Airport every day. Kaoru Kubo welcomes thousands of travellers to Japan every day. A former announcer for public broadcaster NHK Kubo has, for 23 years, been the voice of the Airport Limousine buses that ferry passengers to and from Narita Airport. Her announcements are said in both Japanese and English, and her no-nonsense delivery has a cult following. It's also a quick introduction to Japanese etiquette. Once she's told you not to, you won't even think about chatting on your mobile phone. (With thanks to Airport Limousine). 8:00 Cities, Politics, Sustainability, Climate change, Environment, Business, New York Monocle no The C40 group of the world's leading cities met in New York recently to discuss how cities could address the issues raised by climate change. Led by Bill Clinton and New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg, city bosses were there in force, perhaps indicating the return of 'city states' as drivers of change. Monocle reports from the event and grabs interviews with some of the key players. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/c40.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/c40.mp4 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 The C40 group of the world's leading cities met in New York recently to discuss how cities could address the issues raised by climate change. The C40 group of the world's leading cities met in New York recently to discuss how cities could address the issues raised by climate change. Led by Bill Clinton and New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg, city bosses were there in force, perhaps indicating the return of 'city states' as drivers of change. Monocle reports from the event and grabs interviews with some of the key players. 5:43 Cities, Politics, Sustainability, Climate change, Environment, Business, New York Monocle no Monocle visits architect and author James Sanders to discuss his exhibition, Celluloid Skyline, at Grand Central Station, New York. It's the story of how New York City was constructed in the movies, through the imagination of Hollywood-based filmmakers. Sanders tells us how the exhibition design came together, upon the discovery of giant scenic backings from classic movies like North by Northwest and The Clock. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/sanders.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/sanders.mp4 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle visits architect and author James Sanders to discuss his exhibition, Celluloid Skyline, at Grand Central Station, New York. Monocle visits architect and author James Sanders to discuss his exhibition, Celluloid Skyline, at Grand Central Station, New York. It's the story of how New York City was constructed in the movies, through the imagination of Hollywood-based filmmakers. Sanders tells us how the exhibition design came together, upon the discovery of giant scenic backings from classic movies like North by Northwest and The Clock. 4:05 Film, Cities, Production design, Set design, History, Cinema, Exhibitions, New York Monocle no Monocle looks at the building boom in the western Afghan city of Herat, where gaudy palaces are wiping out the face of the medieval city. Much of the construction is being fuelled by money from drugs, guns or graft, although all of the interiors photographed by Monocle belonged to businessmen importing materials for the country's reconstruction boom. Less savoury characters were not so welcoming. We were turned away from one house after the militia commander who lived next door threatened the owner. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/herat.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/herat.mp4 Fri, 18 May 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle looks at the building boom in the western Afghan city of Herat, where gaudy palaces are wiping out the face of the medieval city. Monocle looks at the building boom in the western Afghan city of Herat, where gaudy palaces are wiping out the face of the medieval city. Much of the construction is being fuelled by money from drugs, guns or graft, although all of the interiors photographed by Monocle belonged to businessmen importing materials for the country's reconstruction boom. Less savoury characters were not so welcoming. We were turned away from one house after the militia commander who lived next door threatened the owner. 5:07 Afhganistan, Architecture, Building, Houses, Drugs, Politics Monocle no Poltrona Frau are one of Italy's most interesting groups, and certainly didn't disappoint at 2007's Salone del Mobile, with a massive stand and strong product range. Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé talks to CEO Matteo di Montezemolo about the importance of the Salone to the group, and their broader ambitions. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/montezemolo.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/montezemolo.mp4 Tue, 15 May 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle talks to Matteo di Montezemolo, CEO of the Poltrona Frau group, about the importance of the Salone del Mobile and their wider ambitions. Poltrona Frau are one of Italy's most interesting groups, and certainly didn't disappoint at 2007's Salone del Mobile, with a massive stand and strong product range. Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé talks to CEO Matteo di Montezemolo about the importance of the Salone to the group, and their broader ambitions. 4:13 Furniture, Design, Retail, Italy, Milan Monocle no Norway currently ranks as one of the world's most energy rich nations and boasts one of the biggest social funds as a result. Estimated to be hovering around the $300 billion mark, it has helped the country create a standard of living that also tops international league tables. To accompany our cover story in issue 02, Monocle was granted an exclusive interiew with the country's Crown Prince Haakon. Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé spoke to him in his private office at the palace in Oslo. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/crownprince.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/crownprince.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Tyler Brûlé talks to HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Norway currently ranks as one of the world's most energy rich nations and boasts one of the biggest social funds as a result. Estimated to be hovering around the $300 billion mark, it has helped the country create a standard of living that also tops international league tables. To accompany our cover story in issue 02, Monocle was granted an exclusive interiew with the country's Crown Prince Haakon. Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé spoke to him in his private office at the palace in Oslo. 14:55 Norway, Monarchy, Haakon, Royalty, Politics, Europe, Energy Monocle no The Gantenbein Winery, in Fläsch, Switzerland, has been the prototype for an entirely new approach to bricklaying: using modified industrial robots. Traditionally, the promise of industrial robots has been that they would replace the human workforce. But these projects, led by the Architecture and Digital Fabrication laboratory at ETH Zürich, demonstrate a different result: architects are free to create designs and patterns of a precision that simply could not be achieved by hand. Monocle spoke to Professors Fabio Gramazio and Matthias Kohler, who have been collaborating on the project with partners Keller AG and Bearth & Deplazes, about what it means for both building and buildings, and the industry's initial reaction to a prospective army of robot builders. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/bricklayer.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/bricklayer.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Swiss firm Keller AG and the DFAB lab in Zürich are exploring the potential of robot bricklayers. Has the construction industry had its last tea-break? The Gantenbein Winery, in Fläsch, Switzerland, has been the prototype for an entirely new approach to bricklaying: using modified industrial robots. Traditionally, the promise of industrial robots has been that they would replace the human workforce. But these projects, led by the Architecture and Digital Fabrication laboratory at ETH Zürich, demonstrate a different result: architects are free to create designs and patterns of a precision that simply could not be achieved by hand. Monocle spoke to Professors Fabio Gramazio and Matthias Kohler, who have been collaborating on the project with partners Keller AG and Bearth & Deplazes, about what it means for both building and buildings, and the industry's initial reaction to a prospective army of robot builders. 4:39 Architecture, Engineering, Design, Robots, Research, Construction, Switzerland Monocle no In Monocle issue 02, we featured Los Angeles-based architect Andrea Lenardin Madden. The Austrian modernist might have seemed an odd choice as the design force behind the fast-expanding Sprinkles cupcake empire, yet as Monocle examines her collaboration with Sprinkles in more depth, we find that Lenardin Madden's influence even extends to the cakes. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/sprinkles.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/sprinkles.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 We explore the collaboration between LA architect Andrea Lenardin Madden and the Sprinkles cupcake empire. In Monocle issue 02, we featured Los Angeles-based architect Andrea Lenardin Madden. The Austrian modernist might have seemed an odd choice as the design force behind the fast-expanding Sprinkles cupcake empire, yet as Monocle examines her collaboration with Sprinkles in more depth, we find that Lenardin Madden's influence even extends to the cakes. 5:13 Architecture, Design, Food, Retail, Cafes, Cupcakes, Los Angeles Monocle no Two productions by K+D for video installations in Paris. The first, an extract from the video installation presented at Paris Capitale de la Création, 2004: 'The curse of bears and dolls in Paris sky'. Second, an extract from the video installation presented at Baccarat's showroom for Designer's Days 2004, Paris: 'Beauty and Beast having a fight and breaking dark crystal'. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.videos.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.videos.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 A couple of video installations by K+D, from Capitale de la Création and Designers' Days, Paris. Two productions by K+D for video installations in Paris. The first, an extract from the video installation presented at Paris Capitale de la Création, 2004: 'The curse of bears and dolls in Paris sky'. Second, an extract from the video installation presented at Baccarat's showroom for Designer's Days 2004, Paris: 'Beauty and Beast having a fight and breaking dark crystal'. 1:43 Videos, Art, Installations, Animation, Music, Design Monocle no Caperino & Peperone, or Cap & Pep, are canine creations by Kuntzel+Deygas, which are often seen at the colette concept store in Paris. Here we present four K+D spots featuring Cap & Pep in a variety of situations, alongside a Lacoste croc and work by Edouard Baer for colette's 10th anniversary. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.cappep.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.cappep.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Cap & Pep are two animated creations by Kuntzel+Deygas, which you may have seen appearing at the Parisian colette store, on TV shows for Edouard Baer or for Lacoste. Caperino & Peperone, or Cap & Pep, are canine creations by Kuntzel+Deygas, which are often seen at the colette concept store in Paris. Here we present four K+D spots featuring Cap & Pep in a variety of situations, alongside a Lacoste croc and work by Edouard Baer for colette's 10th anniversary. 5:40 Animation, Music, Design, Cartoons Monocle no With the success of the opening titles for Catch Me If You Can, Kuntzel+Deygas' work received further international acclaim. Here we present an extract from that beautiful sequence, alongside extracts from the alternative titles for The Pink Panther and K+D's sequence for BBC4's The Desk. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.titles.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.titles.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Parisian animators Kuntzel+Deygas have put together an exclusive showreel for Monocle, featuring their acclaimed title sequences. With the success of the opening titles for Catch Me If You Can, Kuntzel+Deygas' work received further international acclaim. Here we present an extract from that beautiful sequence, alongside extracts from the alternative titles for The Pink Panther and K+D's sequence for BBC4's The Desk. 2:28 Film, Animation, Title sequences, Design Monocle no An exclusive look around the K+D studio, shot by the team. We follow K+D into the atelier, checking the Domaine Clos Noir burgundy in detail, the studio, at work, and the division of labour between Kuntzel+Deygas. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.atelier.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.atelier.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Kuntzel+Deygas walk Monocle around their atelier. An exclusive look around the K+D studio, shot by the team. We follow K+D into the atelier, checking the Domaine Clos Noir burgundy in detail, the studio, at work, and the division of labour between Kuntzel+Deygas. 3:49 Animation, Design, Art, Production, Studios, Music videos, Illustration, Title sequences Monocle no Featuring videos for 'Rose Rouge' by St Germain, 'Reaching For The Stars' by Fantastic Plastic Machine, 'The Sssound Of Music' by Bertrand Burgalat, and 'Very Stylish Fille' by Dimitri From Paris. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.mvids.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.mvids.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Music videos from Kuntzel+Deygas, featuring St Germain, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Bertrand Burgalat and Dmitri from Paris. Featuring videos for 'Rose Rouge' by St Germain, 'Reaching For The Stars' by Fantastic Plastic Machine, 'The Sssound Of Music' by Bertrand Burgalat, and 'Very Stylish Fille' by Dimitri From Paris. 2:49 Music videos, Animation, Music, Design Monocle no The debut of Com-Pet, a new character in development by Kuntzel+Deygas. The concept? "Communication pet", a cross between a pet and a communication tool. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.compet.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.compet.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Exclusive preview of a new animated character from K+D. Introducing Com-Pet. The debut of Com-Pet, a new character in development by Kuntzel+Deygas. The concept? "Communication pet", a cross between a pet and a communication tool. 1:11 Animation, Music, Design, Graphics, CGI Monocle no Animated cow Winney has featured in K+D's work since 1999. Here we see Winney in a contribution to a charity auction organized by Veuve Clicquot, Japan, from October 2006, and an exclusive glimpse of Winney's next performance. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.winney.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/deygas.winney.mp4 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Another K+D character, twisting with Madame Clicquot and trying out some new moves. Animated cow Winney has featured in K+D's work since 1999. Here we see Winney in a contribution to a charity auction organized by Veuve Clicquot, Japan, from October 2006, and an exclusive glimpse of Winney's next performance. 1:51 Animation, Music, Design, Graphics, CGI Monocle no H&M launches its new premium line Collection of Style (COS) on Regent Street, March 2007. Monocle talks to Rebekka Bay, head of design for womenswear at H&M, about the changing fashion climate and what COS means for the consumer. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/cos.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/d/cos.mp4 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Fast fashion moves on with H&M's COS concept store. Monocle examines the shifts in high street fashion. H&M launches its new premium line Collection of Style (COS) on Regent Street, March 2007. Monocle talks to Rebekka Bay, head of design for womenswear at H&M, about the changing fashion climate and what COS means for the consumer. 3:25 Fashion, Retail, Design, London, Sweden Monocle no In issue 01 of Monocle magazine, Massood Sanjer led us through his working life as Afghanistan's number 1 DJ. Here Massood talks monocle.com through his four-hour show in three clips. An Iranian love poem wishes Arman's 15 million listeners "good luck" at the top of the show every morning. The second hour of the show is dedicated to a phone-in: in this clip a member of parliament is in the hot seat, taking calls from Arman's disgruntled listeners. In the second clip, Massood and his female co-presenter, Sima, play requests before listeners phone in with amusing stories to tell - even if they are about the death of an elderly relative. Finally, the station's top five include home-grown talent, a Bollywood soundtrack and Iranian rock. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/afghan.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/c/afghan.mp4 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Afghanistan's no.1 DJ, Massood Sanjer, talks us through his show. In issue 01 of Monocle magazine, Massood Sanjer led us through his working life as Afghanistan's number 1 DJ. Here Massood talks monocle.com through his four-hour show in three clips. An Iranian love poem wishes Arman's 15 million listeners "good luck" at the top of the show every morning. The second hour of the show is dedicated to a phone-in: in this clip a member of parliament is in the hot seat, taking calls from Arman's disgruntled listeners. In the second clip, Massood and his female co-presenter, Sima, play requests before listeners phone in with amusing stories to tell - even if they are about the death of an elderly relative. Finally, the station's top five include home-grown talent, a Bollywood soundtrack and Iranian rock. 15:33 Radio, Afghanistan, Media, Culture, Music, Kabul Monocle no Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, Lego started life in the wooden toy business. Derived from the Danish words 'leg' (play) and 'godt' (well), the company's play-well concept has turned Lego into one of the most recognised premium toy brands in the world, and one of Denmark's most iconic companies. An assault from the electronic gaming industry and evaporating play time in Lego's key age groups means that both Lego and its competitors are having a tough time on shop shelves. Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé talks to Lego CEO, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, at the company's innovation centre in Billund, Denmark. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/lego.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/b/lego.mp4 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +0100 The restructuring of Lego, and what it means to open source a design process. Tyler Brûlé interviews Lego chief Jørgen Vig Knudstorp. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, Lego started life in the wooden toy business. Derived from the Danish words 'leg' (play) and 'godt' (well), the company's play-well concept has turned Lego into one of the most recognised premium toy brands in the world, and one of Denmark's most iconic companies. An assault from the electronic gaming industry and evaporating play time in Lego's key age groups means that both Lego and its competitors are having a tough time on shop shelves. Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé talks to Lego CEO, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, at the company's innovation centre in Billund, Denmark. 20:26 Business, Toys, Lego, Management, Denmark Monocle no Under its post-war constitution, Japan is not allowed a navy, army or air force, only Self Defence Forces. Yet, today, the country has one of the largest, most sophisticated fleets in the world with 47 destroyers and nine frigates. Historical tensions with North Korea and China have also seen the country increasingly debating its military future. Monocle was given unique access to the fleet and asked leading analysts to assess the future of the region. Fiona Wilson reports on how the story was put together, and the changing role of the MSDF in Japan. http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/jmsdf.mp4 http://mydeo.vo.llnwd.net/o1/monocle/a/jmsdf.mp4 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +0100 Fiona Wilson reports on the changing role of the Maritime Self Defence Force in Japan. Under its post-war constitution, Japan is not allowed a navy, army or air force, only Self Defence Forces. Yet, today, the country has one of the largest, most sophisticated fleets in the world with 47 destroyers and nine frigates. Historical tensions with North Korea and China have also seen the country increasingly debating its military future. Monocle was given unique access to the fleet and asked leading analysts to assess the future of the region. Fiona Wilson reports on how the story was put together, and the changing role of the MSDF in Japan. 17:25 Navy, Military, Japan, Politics Monocle no