For the best experience with monocle. Fiona Wilson on Design: Photography: How a snappy new camera is encouraging the smartphone generation to go analogue.
Magazine 3 min read. At the eleventh hour, the US put a temporary pause on its all out trade war in North America. But they were shouted down and the rest, of course, is history. We delve into the global consequences of freezing US aid. Then: after an eight-month wait, Belgium has a new government. What took it so long?
The Globalist 58 min listen. Robert Bounds sits down with Vashti Bunyan to discuss the cult reception to her work and how a new generation breathed new life into her music. Monocle on Culture 29 min listen. Minority governments are often seen as either the cause or consequence of political turmoil in countries such as France, South Korea and Germany. Plus, what to expect from the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and howls of disapproval over poor pet politesse in Tokyo.
The Monocle Daily 35 min listen. Donald Trump follows through on his threats to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, while promising more tariffs against the EU. Then: The Christian Democratic Union of Germany holds its party convention today, taking a hard line against immigration.
The Briefing 32 min listen. How do the worlds of fashion and design interact? Plus highlights from the February issue. Monocle on Fashion 9 22 min listen. Nic Monisse reflects on the importance of historic craft guilds in France and where the remnants of their design legacy can be found today. Monocle on Design 3 min listen. During the fires, conflicting evacuation orders caused confusion among the population.
