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The distinctive designs of House A Sauvage fuse elegant British tailoring with the laid-back lifestyle of Beverly Hills. We meet founder Adrien Sauvage who takes us on a tour around this dazzling city that fuels his imagination and allows him to dream. Monocle Films has partnered with Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau to reveal hidden gems through the eyes of local creatives.

Monocle’s February issue encourages you to hit play on your ideas and ambitions for 2021. Whether you’re hoping to start a local newspaper (or a global one), revive your neighbourhood or set up a sauna in a tent, we have 50 ideas about how to make the year a success. Plus: we speak to Greece’s prime minister about strengthening the country’s national brand.

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Norrbotten in Sweden is blessed with natural resources but more recently has been turning heads because of its growing roster of innovative start-ups. We bear witness to the region's effort to change heavy industries into clean businesses.

If you wish for a steady stride to navigate the challenges of the coming year, [the Bally curling boot](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1815274/curling-boot/) might help to get the message across. This heritage footwear design comes in an equally elegant box. Affirm your gratitude by wrapping it in a beautiful fabric square, known as furoshiki.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

If you’re looking to up your wrap game this year, we recommend furoshiki – a Japanese approach that’s stood the test of time for centuries. This cotton square is especially handy when wrapping soft or oddly shaped gifts. For an indulgent bundle, we suggest [Arpenteur wool jacket](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849790/contour-wool-jacket/), soft corduroy [De Bonne Facture trousers](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1833423/easy-trousers-in-fine-corduroy/) and a cosy [beanie from Organics Basics](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1833389/recycled-cashmere-beanie/hot-orange/). Your loved ones deserve a treat.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

Christmas is best enjoyed through a child’s eyes, so remember to add a touch of cheer and enchantment among those practical gifts. This original Viennese snow globe, with Monocle’s mascot [Monochan](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849807/original-viennese-monochan-small-snowglobe/) at its centre, will do the job nicely. Let it snow.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

No other country has refined the ritual of gift-giving as much as Japan. Get inspired with our nifty wrapping tricks to deliver [‘The Monocle Book of Japan’](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1684416/the-monocle-book-of-japan/) in style. This beautiful tome unpacks the nation in a multitude of ways: from design and hospitality to transport and business.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

Our notebook collection produced in collaboration with German fine stationery purveyor [Leuchtturm1917](https://monocle.com/shop/stationery/) comes in a variety of sizes, colours and styles. Stop by Dufourstrasse 90, our Zürich headquarters, to adorn the pretty linen covers with gold embossing – a thoughtful touch that’s sure to delight the new owner.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

Many of us are planning to stay closer to home this Christmas, so make sure your loved ones have plenty of reading material. A [Monocle magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849758/issue-139/) subscription and the inaugural issue of our stylish sister publication [‘Konfekt’](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1833475/konfekt/) will keep you entertained and inspired well after the holiday season.

Find your perfect gift at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/collections/christmas-gift-guide/).

Monocle 24 is our round-the-clock global radio station, featuring live news and shows covering foreign affairs, business, culture, design, urbanism, food and drink, print media and more. We also have a playlist to accompany you day and night.

[Explore our shows](http://monocle.com/radio/shows/)