Monocle on Design

To mark Monocle on Design’s partnership with the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, we’re taking a look at how one of Europe’s most inspirational trade platforms supports the growth of best-in-class brands from Scandinavia and beyond. Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, is joined by Sofie Dolva, director of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, Andreas von der Heide, co-founder of menswear brand Les Deux and Andreas Palm, founder and CEO of the Swedish men’s and women’s luxury essentials brand CDLP.

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We speak to UK designer Thomas Heatherwick about his new book ‘Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World’ and talk sustainability with Swiss appliance specialists V-Zug.

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Nic Monisse sets the team’s design-minded agenda for 2024 and picks out some of the best international events to keep an eye on in the first half of the year.

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We discuss high-density developments in Hong Kong and meet an emerging glass artist in Czechia. Plus, we look at US housing design. 

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We consider the architectural history and design flair of the skiing destination in the heart of the French Alps. 

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We take to the skies to meet a designer making long-haul flights a breeze and visit a passive house in Austria. Plus: you might not need to reinvent the wheel – but what about a pick-up truck? Designer Yves Béhar tells us about his contribution to electric-vehicle manufacture.

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The team reflects on the year’s highlights, including our pop-up studio at Salone del Mobile, a conversation with Theaster Gates and an exhibition about Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry. 

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We head to Naples and the Nordics for some seasonal fun. And we soak up some festive cheer in London. 

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The graphic designer and educator Lars Müller joins us to reflect on 40 years of publishing and the importance of staying independent. 

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We head to the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence to visit its facilities and meet its president, Crystal Williams. Plus, a recap of Design Miami with Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord. 

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