8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (270+ words) Monocle Getting to know a foreign country requires plenty of time on the ground, an effort to speak the language and a friendly guide, be they a partner or a close friend. I would now add a fourth pillar to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (247+ words) The hair care brand's president, Daniel Kaner, on why constant innovation is important and how Jennifer Lopez inspired the brand's signature scent. With their combined experience and connection to the wider culture, the duo positioned the label as a fashion…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (234+ words) Whether you're looking for a sophisticated Bangkok bolthole offering an all-amenities experience, a sizeable sanctuary by the beach or a retreat in the mountains, there's a room, suite or villa that'll suit your needs. As one of Southeast Asia's most…...

2+ day, 7+ min ago  (156+ words) Monocle Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum, Vasastan Philanthropist and art collector Sven-Harry Karlsson commissioned Gert Wing'rd and Anna S'derberg to design this boxy, brass-clad art museum in Vasastan's Vasaparken. The roster of exhibitions includes avant garde and classical art. The gift shop offers…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (211+ words) A city park can be a glorious thing and, on Sunday, the place was alive with people like us, doing little more than what the Victorians would have called "taking the air. Folk wending through the new Queen Elizabeth II…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (213+ words) Formafantasma's Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin have been named Monocle's Designers of the Year for 2026 thanks to work that delves into ecology, politics, history and the hidden forces shaping our world. Andrea Trimarchi: There is a history of people who…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (104+ words) For years, immersive shows have meant overpriced projections and digital gimmickry masquerading as fine-art. But "You're Not Alone', a dazzling Bowie retrospective in London, will have you dancing in the street. "Can artificial intelligence make real art " or just great…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (796+ words) Monocle. com features original, independent and optimistic journalism from a range of correspondents and staff writers. We're also looking for fresh voices and new perspectives from freelancers with great connections and polished prose to add to the line-up." To pitch…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (244+ words) Monocle One might reasonably quibble about some things UK prime minister Keir Starmer has or has not done in office, especially the things that he said he would or would not do before acquiring it. But if there is one…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (207+ words) Brought to life by Palma-based architects Ohlab, Terreno Barrio is bringing back welcome attention to a neighbourhood on the rise, from both visitors and local residents. If you name your business after the neighbourhood that it serves, you better be…...