Are all remakes bad news? Not when you are the world’s smartest cinema operator. Monocle surveys a vast upgrade from ragged art-house authenticity to the gleaming celebration of cinema that is now the Curzon Bloomsbury.
Pioneering agency Abbott Mead Vickers remade the world of advertising. But co-founder Peter Mead – still in the business after more than 45 years – proves to be more nice guy than Mad Man.
It’s time to go. Walk out the door.
There’s a big, inspiring world out there and by getting on a plane or train you might just find the perfect spot for your next venture.
Central Saint Martins is flying the flag for art and design education in the UK, despite short-sighted government policies. Monocle goes back to school.
Setting up shop on your own after three decades at a leading engineering firm is a huge leap of faith. But for Cecil Balmond, who runs a nascent design company with his daughter, it seemed like the logical step.
Not only are you reading Monocle’s thickest issue ever, but there is more big news on the way. We are launching our first Monocle television series with Bloomberg, there’s a new newspaper venture and we have almost secured…
Faced with the recession and competition from retail giants and online sellers, small bookshops have been disappearing fast from our high streets. But there’s one London gem that’s a textbook example of how to buck the…
When you look out your window, what do you see? Well, in London not enough innovative architecture and too many projects that fail to offer fresh solutions. It’s not just the developers who are to blame – building regula…
On a map in the mind’s eye, Spain would be a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours while Poland would be various shades of grey. Brand pioneer Wally Olins gives an insight into how nation branding works and why every country…
As spring warms the terraces of Midori House, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé considers what elements create the perfect sunny spot and looks forward to making this summer the best ever for magazine, radio and barbecue…
Two men, disillusioned by the fashion industry’s perennial pursuit of cheap production, wanted to create a denim company with an emphasis on craftsmanship and community. Monocle visits the happy outcome: Blackhorse Lane…
Is a slavish addiction to your smartphone bringing you down? Perhaps your career is less than fulfilling? If so, app developers and ‘happiness consultants’ think they can help. But are they really enough to keep you smiling…
This month sees the international art world flock to London for the ninth edition of Frieze Art Fair (13 to 16 October). With more than 170 galleries taking part, and an estimated 60,000 visitors attending, it has become…
He has been named as one of the most influential men in London, but gallery owner Harry Blain believes his success relies on the trust he has built up with some of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. We catch…