We shift into summer mode with warm-weather style and two brands that radiate sunshine: Bucharest-based fashion label Les Vacances d’Irina and Australian accessories house Helen Kaminski.

We shift into summer mode with warm-weather style and two brands that radiate sunshine: Bucharest-based fashion label Les Vacances d&rsquo;Irina and Australian accessories house Helen Kaminski.

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail. 

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

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Les Vacances d’Irina and Helen Kaminski

Luxury décor studio Rokos’s founder Jim Rokos talks about the creative advantages of dyslexia and why he sees it as an edge in designing his sculptural objects. Plus: How new work platform Vizzy caught the eye of job-hunters and clients such as Burberry, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton.

Luxury d&eacute;cor studio Rokos&rsquo;s founder Jim Rokos talks about the creative advantages of dyslexia and why he sees it as an edge in designing his sculptural objects. Plus: How new work platform Vizzy caught the eye of job-hunters and clients such as Burberry, Tiffany &amp; Co and Louis Vuitton.

Jim Rokos on dyslexia, design and why thinking differently is a competitive advantage

Mysterious objects spotted over the Nordics have sparked speculation online but they’re not aliens. Kelluu co-founder Jiri Jormakka explains the technology behind the company’s hydrogen-powered autonomous airships and how they operate in GNSS-jammed environments near the Russian border. Plus: travel expert Maggie Draycott discusses her new venture, Club Aviator. 

Mysterious objects spotted over the Nordics have sparked speculation online but they&rsquo;re not aliens. Kelluu co-founder Jiri Jormakka explains the technology behind the company&rsquo;s hydrogen-powered autonomous airships and how they operate in GNSS-jammed environments near the Russian border. Plus: travel expert Maggie Draycott discusses her new venture, Club Aviator.&nbsp;

How Kelluu’s UFO-like airships caught the eye of Nato and conspiracy theorists 

Belmond CEO Dan Ruff shares his journey from globetrotting foodie to leading one of the world’s most esteemed luxury travel brands. He explains why LVMH’s acquisition pushed Belmond to focus on desirability over growth. Plus: how childhood travel experiences at Disney’s Epcot and eating pasta in Venice shaped his career.

Belmond CEO Dan Ruff shares his journey from globetrotting foodie to leading one of the world&rsquo;s most esteemed luxury travel brands. He explains why LVMH&rsquo;s acquisition pushed Belmond to focus on desirability over growth. Plus: how childhood travel experiences at Disney&rsquo;s Epcot and eating pasta in Venice shaped his career.

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