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On the hunt for a reliable everyday ride? Here are four high-quality bike makers you should know
From city commuters to long-distance road racers, these are makers who pride themselves on sturdy construction and steady riding.
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SR_A share the strategy behind building a luxury brand portfolio through innovation and partnerships
By building joint ventures and sharing intellectual-property rights with its clients, design studio SR_A has launched lucrative projects with the likes of Apple, Inditex and Hublot.
Selling in a digital age: Euroshop explores how analogue retail is advancing with AI innovations
As Europe’s premier retail fair, Euroshop, celebrates 60 years, we investigate the latest technological advances and find that in-person shopping continues to thrive.
‘Think globally but act locally’: Gildo Zegna on his plans for the growing luxury conglomerate
Gildo Zegna, the CEO-turned-chair of the Zegna Group, sits down with Monocle to discuss succession, learning to say no and his global brand strategy.
‘Don’t buy the watch – buy the seller’: Massimo Bernardini on carving out a niche in the vintage timepiece market
Massimo Bernardini entered the world of vintage jewellery by chance. He’s since built a reputation as a go-to dealer for those in search of a rare timekeeper.
The commute: Step aboard Takaoka’s city tram with Mayor Yuzuru Demachi
We join the mayor of the coastal Japanese city of Takaoka, Yuzuru Demachi, on his morning tram ride to city hall, which he uses as a daily opportunity to communicate with his constituents.
Big ideas in small packages: Japan’s tiny ‘kei’ vehicles provide a compact lesson in design, efficiency and versatility
From Honda’s top-selling N-Box to the Suzuki Every microvan, Japan’s perfectly formed mini cars will take you the distance.
Galician wood: Meet the manufacturer going against the grain to prop up a region
The Spanish wood-products company Finsa is breathing life into Galicia’s economy and sustaining its natural environment by dovetailing a behemoth operation with circular efficiency.
Book your tickets and pack your bags – we’re heading to Shanghai
Shanghai is on the up. Monocle’s new conference will bring together founders and business leaders in the city for practical insight on building brands, China’s changing consumer market and expanding across Asia.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Kelluu’s airships on the radar of Nato and conspiracists alike
The unmanned, 12-metre long hydrogen-powered airships combine drone precision with satellite scale to gather high-resolution data for civilian and defence customers.
Ditch the discounts: Sample sales are big on business but small on substance
All great fashion brands value their image. So why do so many throw it all away once sale season comes around? Shifting stock at pace can damage dignity. One culprit demeans brand identity more…
