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Art advisor Yuki Terase on how to build a great collection in the digital age
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (307+ words) The powerhouse art advisor who set a new benchmark in the sale of contemporary Asian art at Sotheby's outlines shifting trends in the art world and finding value in historical narratives. Today she leads Art Intelligence Global (AIG), an art…...
An all-American look preserved by the Japanese: The history of Ivy League style
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (163+ words) Fashion writer W David Marx shares a brief history of the US prep-school style, and why it continues to prevail in popular conscious today. Prep might float in and out of public consciousness but these looks keep returning. Brogues, shirts…...
Chanel's president of watches and fine jewellery, Fr'd'ric Grangi', on the timely partnership with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (129+ words) Over the years, Chanel has ventured far beyond fashion and fragrance into unexpected but always enticing waters. And with its partnership with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, it's making a new kind of splash. Monocle spoke to Chanel's president of watches…...
Le Figaro" at 200: Legacy and innovation in French journalism
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (222+ words) For the editor in chief of "Le Figaro, Frances oldest continuously running newspaper, a fearless commitment to classical liberalism and defending the countrys "art of living are more important than ever. Today the newspapers offices are in a Haussmannian building…...
Immaculate collection: Breezy essentials that set the season's tone
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (89+ words) Monocle Curating a look is a fine art. Here we showcase the latest wardrobe additions that will frame your summer. Brands and boutiques in the Mexican capital are catering to a clientele that's increasingly hungry for homegrown stories " and serving…...
How Jetzt is bringing member-funded journalism to Austria
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (444+ words) The independent news app draws its reports from paying members" input. Cronyism is a stubborn problem in Austria, a country where party allegiance runs deep. In 2021, then-chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigned amid allegations that his allies had used public funds to…...
Posters are more than just images on paper." Susan Reinhold, the poster dealer elevating prints to fine-art status
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (149+ words) After acquiring her first-ever vintage poster more than three decades ago, Reinhold has been on a mission to revamp the image of the printed medium. Susan Reinhold on where to start: 1. Do your research'Go to a bookshop or library to…...
The class of 2026: 16 emerging stars in art, politics, architecture and beyond
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (1318+ words) Monocle has always championed rising stars. Here we spotlight new talent in a variety of fields who are on the cusp of graduating to greater prominence. The ambitious Xanthakou is poised to help transform her home city and beyond, with…...
The commute: Take the London Underground with Broadsheet founder Nick Shelton
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (434+ words) We accompany Nick Shelton, the Australian founder of media platform Broadsheet, on his morning journey across London and ponder the future of museum security. Which brands do you reach for in the mornings? Trunk and Slowear are mainstays for dressing…...
Poland's Poster Museum packs a punch. Here are 16 standout works to prove it
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (108+ words) Warsaw's Poster Museum contains more than 50, 000 pieces ranging from contemporary graphic design to art deco-era pieces. Following a recent revamp, Monocle gathers some of its favourite examples. Here we have gathered some of our favourite examples from the Poster Museum's…...