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Tight-fitting timeline: 1914 Alexander MacRae, a Scot, establishes hosiery company Fortitude in Sydney; it moves into swimwear and changes its name to Speedo. 1928 MacRae designs …

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Dec 26, 2024 · As the festive season continues, Christopher Cermak is joined by the Monocle team to review the year in food and culture. Plus: we reflect on a remarkable…

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for …

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Dec 21, 2024 · The holidays are a time of giving but wealthy nations have not been in a generous mood. Andrew Mueller explores the case for foreign aid and how to turn the concept into a win …

New ideas, bright predictions and the trends that will shape the year to come: Monocle’s The Forecast will help you get in the groove as we move into 2025. With in-depth reporting about …