Sheer Genius

Property Prospectus: George Town

George Town, on the Malaysian island of Penang, is a ...

George Town, on the Malaysian island of Penang, is a former British trading outpost rich with post-colonial charm. Now it’s drawing in a new batch of entrepreneurs who are converting old shop-houses into everything from homes and hotels to cafés and galleries. Monocle visits the city to witness its property revitalisation.

Geneva Motor Show 2012

This year's Geneva Motor Show arrived in style, with its ...

This year's Geneva Motor Show arrived in style, with its luxury launches and all-singing, all-dancing attractions often diverting attention away from the actual cars. But it was also a solid year for sensible motoring, with many models you could drive home in without feeling too guilty about the carbon tyre-tracks.

Sheer Genius

Australia's fine Merino wool producers are seeing business take off ...

Australia's fine Merino wool producers are seeing business take off as demand for high quality fabrics booms around the world. The market is especially strong in Asia, where China now buys the majority of Australian wool exports. Monocle heads out to Boorowa and Yass in the New South Wales countryside to visit the wool farmers.

Singapore Airshow

The Singapore Airshow has become one of the premier exhibitions ...

The Singapore Airshow has become one of the premier exhibitions of military hardware and defence technology in the world. The event is a key focal point for a booming Asian aerospace market across commercial and executive sectors. Monocle headed to the Changi Exhibition Centre to see what’s on offer.

Novel Ideas - Tsutaya

As the big media store chains disappear, Japan's most successful ...

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.

Monocle: the first five years

Monocle: the first five years

ISPO – Mountain Fit

As fashion brands plunder the world of sports for ideas ...

As fashion brands plunder the world of sports for ideas MONOCLE's film crew headed to ISPO

Northern Exposure: Harbin

Northern Exposure: Harbin

Neighbourhood: Sheung Wan

Sheung Wan is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Hong ...

Sheung Wan is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, and with its old low-rise buildings and ancient printing presses it's a place where the past has largely survived.

Babers’ Tales

From a barber in Beirut’s scholarly district to a hairdresser ...

From a barber in Beirut’s scholarly district to a hairdresser in a Hong Kong alleyway, we get a hair cut in four cities.