Monocle’s editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, rounds up the weekend’s news with Eemeli Isoaho, Urs Bühler and Florian Egli. Plus, a check-in with our Latin America affairs correspondent, Lucinda Elliott. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.
Join us in London for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer Alidad in his sophisticated Mayfair home. With a passion for textiles, antiques and history, Alidad has created timeless spaces that are a testament to his wide ranging interests and tastes. See how his love of opulent color and pattern translates to a different effect in every room. Learn how he segued from his position at Sotheby’s as the youngest departmental director for Islamic works of art and textiles to opening his own studio.
Alidad is an award winning interior designer, world renowned for his opulent yet supremely comfortable interiors.
Alidad first decided to establish his interior design studio whilst working at Sotheby’s where he was the youngest departmental director for Islamic works of art and textiles. Whilst there, he realised that his interest lay more in styling the space than the actual objects within.
Alidad’s design style is inspired by an idyllic childhood spent in the ancient, rich and mysterious land of Persia. His deep appreciation for history means that he can completely immerse himself in any true design aesthetic from Baroque to Neo-Classicism, Chinoiserie to Art Deco.
Filmed: Fri 13 November 2020. Today we will be walking from London Victoria to Westminster. The walk starts from the Little Ben clock and finishes at London’s iconic clock tower known as Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower). We will be walking through back streets and residential area and pass Westminster Cathedral as well as Westminster Abbey.
ROUTE TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Victoria Street 03:59 Cardinal Place 06:05 Westminster Cathedral 07:32 Morpeth Terrace 10:52 Francis Street 13:39 Greencoat Row 14:30 Greencoat Place 15:03 Greycoat Place 17:54 Great Peter Street 20:30 Tufton Street 22:02 Little Smith Street 22:50 Great Smith Street 25:49 Victoria Street 28:51 Broad Sanctuary 31:22 Parliament Square 33:45 Bridge Street
A round-up of the weekend’s most interesting discussion topics with Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé, Benno Zogg, Chandra Kurt and Marcus Schögel, plus a check-in with Kaius Niemi, senior editor in chief of Finland’s ‘Helsingin Sanomat’ newspaper.
Paddington is home to some of the most beautiful residential properties and serviced apartments in Central London. As such, you can benefit from beautiful tree-lined streets bordered by old Victorian Stucco houses and gorgeous Georgian homes. Furthermore, Paddington is just a stone’s throw away from London best know Royal Park – Hyde Park. Hyde Park is beautifully landscaped and offers plenty of space for fitness enthusiasts and families days out. All Royal Parks in London also allow you to have your dog off the lead in case you’re relocating to the UK with pets.
Double-Decker Bus Tour
What better way to enjoy the highlights of London than from on board a double-decker bus.
Enjoy great views of the capital’s iconic sights, both old and new, including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, The Shard, Tower Bridge & The London Eye. The Vintage Double Decker Bus Tour includes a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, burial place of Britain’s monarchs and the host for coronations and many royal weddings since its construction in the eleventh century.
Filmed: Wed 04 November 2020 Today we will be walking through the streets of St. James’s London and do some window shopping which will include the following: 👞 Jermyn Street wehre there are many traditional British brands gentleman’s stores 🎄 Fortnum & Mason department store to see their Christmas display 🎩 Historical Piccadilly and Princes Arcade 🎨 Art galleries in the backstreets 🍺 A hiden square: Mason’s Yard
This walking tour was filmed on 10 October on a wet and rainy day in London. I decided to start filming on London tower bridge, go down on the Thames river and back again on the river. I really like this king of videos as are relaxing and quiet, specially when outside is raining
Tyler Brûlé speaks to Rob Cox and Christoph Lenz, while the Monocle teams in Europe and Asia unpack a dramatic week in global newsrooms.
Experience the Summer Exhibition like never before with this interactive tour. Visit each gallery with the click of a button and browse or buy the works online.
Boomers Daily 