S.P.Q.R’s long-time co-owner Chris Rupe talks to Sophie Burton and casts an eye back through the history books, recounting the parties and the people at the iconic bistro.

The architects at Jasmax had a tall order when building Samsung’s Home Smart Home — a house that bends and shapes to its occupants’ needs, reports Claire McCall.

The chance to work with an artist from Auckland’s manufacturing heyday reconfirmed the importance of good, old-fashioned design ethics for Ingrid Starnes.

A new Vietnamese opening on Dominion Rd delights Nici Wickes.

Jean Paul Gaultier flew into Melbourne for the opening of his exhibition, with a lot to say. Fiona Ralph meets the chatty Frenchman.

The passing of Oscar de la Renta has left a vacancy: couturier to America's royalty, writes Alexander Fury.

An icon of good taste and classic New York, Oscar de la Renta has passed away at the age of 82. The designer was famous for his elegant aesthetic, making women look and feel beautiful; dressing socialites, political heavyweights and and celebrities. Here, we look back at some of our favourite Oscar de la Renta red carpet looks.

A new exhibition will tell the story of using clothing to gain influence - and ask whether it still applies today.

Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brule is in town for the launch of a seasonal shop within Crane Brothers, writes Fiona Ralph.

For a delcious side or meal don't hesitate to try Angela Casley's fresh asparagus salad while it is in season.

Angela Casley's asparagus mousse is perfect for a spring lunch party dish or as a light starter and the preparation is simple.

She who eats raw lives well. An afternoon with Little Bird Unbakery’s Megan May brings out the believer in Sophie Burton.

Women, fashion, power: not a multiple choice. As a new exhibition looking at the wardrobes of influential women opens in London, we look at some local power dressers.

Try this delicious cake from Megan May’s new recipe book, The Unbakery: Raw Organic Goodness.

We live in a culture that glorifies skinny, but the consumer has the power to change it.

It’s all the more difficult to be a conscientious recycler when you’re forever receiving packages overflowing with frivolous fillers.

A new deli, Cibo turns 20, and some delicious oat crackers.

Eleanor Ozich's raisin and roobios tea bread makes great morning toast - and a beautiful home made gift.

Darya Bing on taming gardens, finding inspiration and the everyday objects that surround her.

The model tasked with making a mythic fragrance modern is up for the challenge.

Boutique cocktails tailor-made to each individual customer's taste and mood could be a barfly's future, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.

Cider's star is rising around the world, with consumption here looking promising for brewers reports Jo Burzynska.

Nici Wickes finds herself exhausted with the pleasure of an exquisite prix fixe menu.

We catch five minutes with Al Brown as he launches his new cookbook Depot: The Biography of a Restaurant.

Try the classic skirt steak from Al Brown's new cookbook Depot: The Biography of a Restaurant.

Fiona Ralph meets New Zealand illustrator Natasha Wright at New York Fashion Week, to see her take on the shows.

The new season is signalling a floral tribute. Michal McKay takes her pick of the blooming bunch.

Auckland's iconic Fingers Gallery celebrates four decades of innovative and contemporary jewellery design.