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Ísbíltúr: Iceland’s ice-cream road trips from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.693351
We hit the road with journalist Egill Bjarnason, finding the best spots to grab a cone on a journey into the Icelandic custom of ‘ísbíltúr’. It’s one of many Nordic lifestyle concepts that can teac...
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Samfundssind: community spirit in Denmark from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.676444
Housing co-operatives are numerous in Denmark, providing residents with affordable places to live, keeping community spirit strong and cultivating *samfundssind*: the Danish concept of putting soci...
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Monocle Radio from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.601954
Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global audio service featuring live shows and podcasts that cover news, entrepreneurship, culture, design, urbanism, media and more.
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Glassblowing with Michael Ruh from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.597136
Nature is a key source of inspiration for glass artist Michael Ruh, who has hand-crafted pieces for leading architects and brands, such as Fortnum&Mason. We visited his south London studio as produ...
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Outpost News: Britain’s smallest radio station from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.588735
Located in the northwestern corner of the Scottish Highlands, Gairloch is a coastal village of about 700 people that is known for its mountains, sea loch and rugged landscape. Monocle paid a visit ...
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Konfekt preview: Issue 11 from 2023-12-12T20:14:06.575742
Look on the bright side of life with [Konfekt’s dazzling summer instalment](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2337535/konfekt-issue-11/). Issue 11 is an ideal accompaniment to beachside lounging, fe...
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Swim&sun: a Monocle guide from 2023-07-21T00:00
In Monocle’s latest book, Swim&Sun, you’ll find our pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip. We celebrate the joys of divin...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2023 from 2023-06-22T10:00
Who tops our liveable leaderboard? Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey puts the world’s best cities through their paces and profiles the urban centres on the up. We also get set for summer by g...
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Monocle preview: June issue, 2023 from 2023-05-30T10:16
Ever dreamed of ditching the rat race for a life on the land? We meet the new Mediterranean farmers doing just that in the latest edition of Monocle. Issue 164 also includes an Art Special that put...
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Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry from 2023-05-18T14:46
Tinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry star...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2023 from 2023-04-27T14:48
Monocle’s third annual Design Awards honour the top 50 objects, places and designers that have popped onto our radar over the past year. Expect stunning buildings, cosy furniture and saké in cans. ...
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Konfekt preview: Issue 10 from 2023-03-30T14:15
This issue of Konfekt celebrates the promise of spring, with bracing hikes, adventurous road trips and long dinners filled with sparkling discussion and searching debate. We’ll picnic on the cliffs...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2023 from 2023-03-23T16:59
What’s in store for retail? Monocle’s Retail Survey checks out the global benchmarks in shopping, while our spring Style Directory rounds up the labels, designers and products on the radar of the s...
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Spain: The Monocle Handbook from 2023-02-22T12:14
Following hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is the second title in a new series of country-focused guides. This sunny book looks beyond the tourist haunts to present Monocle’s favo...
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Inside the world’s largest costume company from 2023-02-20T14:51
Peris Costumes is the world’s largest company dedicated to selling and renting costumes for film, stocking more than 10 million garments. Monocle took a peek behind the scenes of its Madrid-based H...
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Monocle preview: March issue, 2023 from 2023-02-15T17:20
Is the future electric? That’s the question that Monocle is asking in its future of the car special. Our forward-looking report offers our verdict on self-driving cars, the auto industry’s next mov...
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Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce from 2023-01-26T11:10
Climate change is prompting fruit farmers to diversify and coffee roasters to start considering areas beyond the so-called bean belt to source their raw material. In Sicily, Morettino, a forward-lo...
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2023 from 2023-01-23T11:24
Monocle’s February issue is all about celebrating places that work, whether that’s a parliament, home or metro carriage. From a floating office to a school teaching children the rules of the road, ...
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Monocle Christmas Market 2022 from 2022-12-16T15:02
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House in London. Staff and shoppers browsed the stalls of some of our favourite brands and...
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Design tours: The world's best public housing? from 2022-12-14T11:30
The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution. Explore the enduring lega...
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The Chiefs: Dallas 2022 from 2022-11-24T15:46
Delegates from around the world made their way to Dallas to attend The Chiefs summit, Monocle’s unique global gathering for the sharpest minds in business. Bringing together 100 international deleg...
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Monocle preview: October issue, 2022 from 2022-09-20T09:13
Monocle’s October issue is all about making an effort, whether that’s designing a distinctive uniform for your business, decking out your apartment so that hosting is easy or sharpening up your aut...
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Inside Sweden’s electric flight school from 2022-09-14T10:15
A new electric flight school in Sweden is inspiring a future of emission-free aviation. Monocle takes to the sky, tries out the first fully electric plane to be approved for use in Europe and hears...
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Monocle preview: September issue, 2022 from 2022-08-18T11:40
Monocle has its eyes on new frontiers, from health-tech breakthroughs in France to growing coffee in Sicily. Refreshed and revitalised from a summer break, we get back to work in three new media HQ...
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Inside Tokyo’s colourful community bus from 2022-07-28T08:58
An electric bus service has injected a new playfulness into a borough of Tokyo in need of a revamp. We hop aboard and meet Eiji Mitooka, its creator and Japan’s foremost train designer, who explain...
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Meet Europe’s first chief heat officer from 2022-07-27T10:34
Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summ...
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The Monocle Companion from 2022-07-20T12:46
The Monocle Companion has 50 inspiring essays to improve everything from your vacation to your vocation. Our first-ever paperback is packed with long-reads, inspiration and cheery ideas to make you...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2022 from 2022-06-16T09:00
See if your city made the cut for our annual Quality of Life survey in Monocle's July/August issue, where we crunched the numbers and hit the streets to rank the world's most liveable cities. Elsew...
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Paris: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2022 from 2022-06-15T15:39
Monocle’s seventh Quality of Life Conference brought together bold thinkers and daring creatives from around the world, who were all hosted at Chanel’s Le19M complex in the sunny French capital. He...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2022 from 2022-04-21T09:30
Monocle’s latest issue sets out the benchmarks (and benches) for a better world as we put the 50 recipients of this year’s Monocle Design Awards in the spotlight. Elsewhere, we visit the rugged ter...
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The Monocle Quality of Life Conference Paris 2022 from 2022-04-15T17:12
Monocle believes in the value of investing time and energy into coming together to share ideas and spark debates that shape an informed world-view. This is what our Quality of Life Conference sets ...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2022 from 2022-03-24T09:09
Monocle’s April issue features our annual retail survey, a report from France ahead of its presidential elections, an interview with Fiat’s CEO on his electric ambitions and a visit to America’s ol...
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Sisu: The art of Finnish fortitude from 2022-03-15T11:13
Finland is a swimmer’s paradise and residents take to the water year-round. In colder months the practice often involves carving a hole into ice – a demonstration of “sisu”, the unique Finnish conc...
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The Forecast 2017 from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.262212
While 2016 might not have been up to scratch, there are plenty of reasons to be positive about 2017 and beyond – and you can find out why in the latest edition of The Forecast. Our annual survey co...
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Future of travel from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.243250
We find out how the world of mobility is changing and what challenges lay ahead for car-sharing, single-pilot planes and slow travel.
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Making it in Jakarta from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.188156
Indonesia’s bounteous resources make it the perfect place for entrepreneurs to set up camp. We meet four enterprising Jakarta residents, who tell us how they are taking advantage of the opportuniti...
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Rome: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.184513
From ancient architecture and charming trattorias to unbeatable boutiques, Rome has always been one of Europe’s most popular destinations. Our guide will take you down the city’s lesser-known thoro...
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Monocle Media Summit from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.181352
Monocle's first media summit looked at the most influential brands shaping the media landscape and asked whether there is still money to be made from print. Here's our pick of the evening's highlig...
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Sound of Prague from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.161230
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra has struck an international chord, with its redoubtable musicianship attracting big-name pop and music-score clients from Ennio Morricone to Sting.
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Taiwan’s second city from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.086515
Discover the charming city of Tainan in Taiwan that is tempting people away from their high-paid jobs in Taipei and Hong Kong.
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Speciality retail: Amsterdam from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.083593
The colourful collection of jars with pickles and fermented food pulls customers through the front door of shop-cum-bistro Thull’s.
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Celebrating fashion in Oslo from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.075240
After lagging behind its design-minded neighbours, the Norwegian fashion industry has finally moved out of its comfort zone and stepped up its game. We meet Oslo’s most promising designers and see ...
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Stockholm: The Monocle Travel Guide Series from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.058648
Set in a glittering archipelago, Stockholm is one of our favourite summer getaways. Monocle's travel guide will help you locate Stockholm’s best hotels and most delectable restaurants, and show you...
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Brooklyn Navy Yard from 2022-03-07T00:51:27.055657
From urban farming to robotics, we take a tour around the Brooklyn Navy Yard to see how this vast shipyard has rebuilt its industry and community once more.
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The future of retail from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.980750
Be it online or on the high street, the retail industry is changing fast. From mall developers to pop-up shop suppliers, we know that bricks-and-mortar help to keep your business vital.
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The secret to running a restaurant from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.968459
In the latest edition of our ‘Secret to...’ series, Niklas Ekstedt opens up his acclaimed eatery – Ekstedt – and divulges some insightful tips on how to run a successful restaurant.
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Arresting architecture from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.940154
We explore best practice in the design of prisons and see how modern thinking is forging innovative architecture with a human touch.
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The secret to building affordable homes from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.895076
As part of our 'Secret to...' series we visit the architecture practice of Andreas Martin-Löf, which is reinventing residential housing in Stockholm.
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Monocle Christmas Market 2017 from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.885056
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got into the Christmas spirit last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House. Some fantastic festive retailers shared a mulled wine with stallh...
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Monocle – The Winter Weekly from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.882113
Following the success of our summer weekly newspaper, we are bringing you a winter expedition into crisp white paper. For four weeks this December our festive newspaper will be hitting newsstands i...
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Somerset’s strange fruit from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.860213
Hauser&Wirth is an international art gallery with its heart in the countryside. We visit its premises in Somerset to review a weird and wonderful show that looks at our relationship with the land.
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Paris retail: La Grande Epicerie from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.852781
The newly opened La Grande Epicerie on the Parisian rive droite celebrates the importance of physical retail. Monocle Films pays a visit to admire the heritage brands and tasty produce.
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Russia: state of the nation from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.804642
The soft power of the world’s largest country has taken a hit of late. We look at Russia’s ups and downs in our animated nation survey.
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Netherlands: state of the nation from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.787452
In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home.
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Venice: soft-power potential from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.774061
Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé takes a look at how nations are using the world stage of the Venice Architecture Biennale to reflect their identity and build their brand.
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Venice: finding Freespace from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.771507
Monocle editor Andrew Tuck navigates the Arsenale to find out how architects have responded to the curatorial theme of this year’s Venice Biennale of Architecture.
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My life as a tram from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.759972
Loved by their loyal passengers, Zürich’s trams are not only punctual but also contribute to the city’s identity. Hop on board as we introduce you to the fleet that makes the Swiss city tick.
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Reading the tea leaves from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.743694
Vancouver Island might not be famous for growing tea but its lush soil has proved perfect for starting an idyllic farm.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea: blue skies ahead from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.741150
Celebrations have been erupting in Ethiopia and Eritrea as their 20-year conflict comes to an end. We board the first flight between Addis Ababa and Asmara since 1998 to capture the mood as friends...
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The Monocle Guide to Building Better Cities from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.734656
Sometimes all you need to make a better city is some humanity, a sense of scale and keen citizens. Tune into this visual manifesto, which celebrates our latest book release.
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Mipcom: screen grab from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.682293
We travel to Mipcom, the annual tradeshow in Cannes, to meet the movers and shakers defining the future of the film and television industry.
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Canada: state of the nation from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.679933
From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up.
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Blossoming business from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.677359
The Netherlands is a world leader in the horticulture industry and shows no sign of wilting. We visit a delicately orchestrated flower auction, a grower and a florist to unpack the challenges of th...
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Athens: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.665436
The weekly pilgrimage to a ‘laiki agora’ is at the heart of Greek lifestyle. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films takes stock at one of its favourite Athenian food markets. Av...
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Monocle Christmas Market 2018 from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.662969
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House. Our favourite retailers shared a mulled wine with subscribers and other guests – an...
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Power pack – driving renewables from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.660420
A trip to Iceland for a masterclass in sustainable living and a whizz around Audi’s electric car plant in Brussels leaves Monocle Films with a positive vision of the future.
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The happiness formula from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.651594
Our latest issue of ‘The Forecast’ celebrates the elements of urban life that surpass the ordinary: from leaping headlong into a lake, getting a little competitive or bunking off work early, here a...
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Belgium: state of the nation from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.641854
With its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, and a growing influence in art and sport, Belgium has plenty to offer on the world stage.
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Icebreakers: life on board from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.586304
Many seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kitted kitchen and memorabilia-filled gym to see what serving on icebreaker ‘Kontio’ is really like. You can als...
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Dallas street style from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.574345
Texas is about big money, big cars and big characters; we meet the new generation adding some welcome cool to the cowboy chic.
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Tbilisi’s architectural revival from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.565804
Rather than erase all evidence of Georgia’s Soviet past, the country’s architectural community is keen to preserve its history and give its once-foreboding buildings another – happier – lease of life.
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The secret to ordering tapas from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.562857
We jaunt around Madrid’s tabernas, the lively living rooms of the Spanish capital, and share some tasty dishes with the regulars. Hungry for more? Join Monocle’s editors in Madrid next month for t...
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The Escapist 2019 from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.551115
Packed with sunny reports, heated opinion and luminous photography, The Escapist is essential reading this summer. Enjoy our far-reaching Travel Top 50, go off the beaten track in Morocco, discover...
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Off-the-grid fashion retail from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.538320
We walk the extra mile to meet shopkeepers who’ve gone off the beaten track to give their customers a different experience.
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Chicago: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.486459
The once-gritty meatpacking neighbourhood of Fulton Market is now Chicago’s top culinary hotspot. To celebrate the launch of our latest travel guide, Monocle Films samples some of its many delights...
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Privacy alerts from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.476462
From social media to mass surveillance, we know that we are losing the ability to be private, to have lives for us and our children that are off-grid. But we can regain some control. This is how.
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Thessaloniki revival from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.471380
Greece’s second city is defiantly bouncing back from the economic crisis and welcoming an increasingly international crowd. We meet the brave residents who set up shop in the tough times and are no...
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Monocle preview: The Entrepreneurs from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.462513
To celebrate the launch of our new annual publication The Entrepreneurs, we interviewed this savvy and successful lot about the ups and downs of running your own business. Available now at [The Mo...
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This is Chengdu from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.401436
We land in the capital of Sichuan province in China for a tour of its delights, from spicy hotpot to leafy neighbourhoods.
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All around the table: big screen in Los Angeles from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.377167
Under the starry sky in Hollywood, we meet Rooftop Cinema Club founder Gerry Cottle Jr to talk about the enduring appeal of simple get-togethers and how public spaces in busy cities can become our ...
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Building a place for culture from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.374086
We visit a Kengo Kuma-designed art museum in Eskisehir that’s set to become Turkey’s new cultural hotspot.
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A flair for gathering friends in Paris from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.337531
The first step in hosting is putting together a guest list: a delicate operation that requires diplomacy and some social engineering. Daphné Hézard, founder and editor in chief of Regain magazine –...
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A light touch in the Spanish Pyrenees from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.290114
Setting the mood for an evening of drinks and dinner is best achieved through the careful lighting of one’s surroundings. Javier Marset – co-owner of Catalan lighting company, Marset – favours the ...
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Copenhagen: healthy city growth from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.273259
The concept of *kolonihave*, a blissful combination of an allotment and a summer house, has shaped Danish cities since the late 17th century. Today, avid growers convene in these colonies to find a...
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The Chiefs conference 2020 from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.254852
The first edition of The Chiefs, Monocle’s high-altitude summit, took place at Suvretta House in the Swiss Alps over a few sunny days in September. After months of being cooped up at home, guests a...
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The talent-seeker: Ryutaro Yoshida from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.252144
Japanese company Time&Style knows how to inject innovative spirit into traditional crafts. Over the past two decades its founder Ryutaro Yoshida has criss-crossed Japan to woo reluctant artisans to...
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The master craftsman: Shimada Takayuki from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.249486
The unassuming Shimada Gama workshop in Gotsu doubles up as an open-air museum of traditional stoneware pottery. It specialises in creating large pieces that are burnt in a sloped wood-fired kiln. ...
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Monocle preview: The Forecast, 2021 from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.245387
Hands up who’s looking forward to 2021? Monocle is too and The Forecast is our optimistic and informed take on the year ahead. From the offices showing why communal working is here to stay to the c...
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Monocle 24 Radio from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.239671
Monocle 24 is our round-the-clock global radio station, featuring live news and shows covering foreign affairs, business, culture, design, urbanism, food and drink, print media and more. We also ha...
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Sweden’s Arctic: green innovation from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.185803
Norrbotten in Sweden is blessed with natural resources but more recently has been turning heads because of its growing roster of innovative start-ups. We bear witness to the region's effort to chan...
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A different view with David Alhadeff from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.179501
Perched above the buzz of Beverly Hills sits Casa Perfect, a gallery of contemporary design set in a spectacular modernist home. Its founder David Alhadeff shows us the wealth of remarkable art and...
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The new urban rowers from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.175926
Creative director Luca Ballarini starts every day at the Circolo Canottieri Caprera, an urban rowing club in Turin. It’s a daily discipline that offers a fresh perspective on the city – and on life.
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A day in quaint Tokyo from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.165922
From chopstick wrangling to cash handling, you’d be wise to brush up on some of the key customs and good manners before travelling to Japan. And in today’s changing landscape there are some new rul...
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A night in bustling Tokyo from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.163028
Tokyo manages to avoid the chaos of other big cities. How? Rules and etiquette are important here – some old, some new. They are not always obvious, so let us show you how to fit in seamlessly and ...
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Ginza neighbourhood guide from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.145250
First-timers to Ginza will be struck by its impressive department stores and glossy luxury labels. But head to the back streets and this area offers a riveting mix of exceptional bars, galleries an...
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Monocle’s digital decency manifesto from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.142057
Technology is everywhere but that ubiquity can come at a cost to our health, wellbeing and the quality of our conversations. View our manifesto for a more dignified relationship with all things dig...
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The time for Thailand from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.100667
As the business world prepares to get moving again, here are 10 things that you might have missed about Thailand during the past 12 months. From its sunny disposition to its trade and innovation, q...
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Studio Babelsberg: reel deal from 2022-03-07T00:51:26.086565
Despite the ubiquity of digital effects in cinema, Berlin’s Studio Babelsberg has preserved the craft of prop making. Its lifelike items continue to appear in some of the biggest movies today. We i...
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Monocle Design Awards from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.993739
Monocle launched its inaugural Design Awards in early 2021 to celebrate the world’s best and brightest talents in architecture, graphic design and industrial design. We invite you to meet a global ...
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V-ZUG Values from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.963746
For more than 100 years, V-Zug has been developing and producing premium household appliances that balance efficiency with aesthetics. As the company launches its new Excellence and Supreme Lines, ...
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Design Innovation by V-ZUG from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.961585
Swiss design is famous for precision engineering and high-quality materials. V-Zug’s design language is a reflection of this and is embraced by architects and designers around the world. We travel ...
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Creativity in the Kitchen with V-ZUG from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.958991
The alchemy of creativity and technology is at the heart of V-Zug’s innovation. An integral part of their R&D is collaborations with top chefs from around the world. We travel to Hong Kong, Munich ...
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Sustainability for V-ZUG from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.947413
Quality of life is a defining pillar of the V-Zug brand and an emphasis on sustainable living is fundamental to the Swiss company’s approach. We travel to Melbourne to visit Hip v. Hype, an innovat...
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Rebuilding Beirut from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.941769
After the devastating port explosion of 4 August 2020, Beirut's creative community is battling to rebuild amid power-cuts and petrol shortages. A year on from the blast, Monocle joins its designers...
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Keeping the faith from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.938950
In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdioce...
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The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.935636
Our new book includes canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to base your business and advice from more than 50 industry experts on everything from finding funding to s...
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Inside the airship industry from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.880153
Airships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as costly billboards that drift across cities or over major sporting events. We travelled to Friedrichshafen in Germany to tak...
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War reporting, print’s future and being a TV anchor from 2022-03-07T00:51:25.872056
From CNN’s Clarissa Ward on reporting in hotspots around the world to Magculture’s Jeremy Leslie on the future of print, here are some of the highlights from The Monocle Media Summit in London. [Li...
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Join the club from 2022-02-28T09:41
There’s never been a better time to get a global take on the world. [Subscribe to Monocle](https://monocle.com/subscribe/) for an independent view on everything from international news and entrepre...
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Monocle Preview: March issue, 2022 from 2022-02-24T09:46
Monocle is 15 and our bumper March issue is a special edition packed with the kind of in-depth independent reporting that has made us a fixture of newsstands the world over. Inside we explore the w...
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Bermuda: a Monocle travel guide from 2022-02-22T12:51:11.246372
Monocle Films partners with Bermuda Tourism to uncover the secrets of this tropical island territory. With exciting start-ups, new developments and increasing visitor numbers, this exotic destinati...
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Monocle Christmas Market 2016 from 2022-02-02T15:20:03.082093
Tyler Brûlé got the band back together again for the fifth annual Monocle Christmas Market last weekend. With Midori House transformed into our own winter wonderland, beloved brands from around the...
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2022 from 2022-01-27T10:25
Monocle’s 150th issue is a humour special that also includes an interview with Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin and celebrates ambitious city halls that inspire the metropolises they serve. [Or...
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The Monocle Book of the Nordics from 2022-01-10T15:59
Following in the footsteps of our best-selling titles The Monocle Book of Italy and The Monocle Book of Japan, this is a thrilling exploration of Europe’s northernmost reaches. Order your copy from...
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The 2021 Monocle Christmas Market, London from 2021-11-30T15:04
Monocle’s Christmas market landed in our Midori House HQ with Glühwein, gifts, good cheer and reindeer last weekend. If you missed it, don’t despair, our [Zürich Christmas market will happen on Sat...
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The Monocle Media Summit 2021 from 2021-10-29T11:33
TV anchors, conflict reporters, radio presenters and magazine editors all shared the stage at The Monocle Media Summit and to mark Monocle 24’s 10th birthday in London. Watch some of the key moment...
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Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court from 2021-10-28T14:34
Designer Yinka Ilori discusses the design inspiration behind his temporary installation in London’s Canary Wharf and the importance of play in adulthood. [Hear more on ‘Monocle on Design’ on Monocl...
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Athens: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference from 2021-10-27T12:21
Over a sunny few days in the Greek capital, we gathered a select group of sharp thinkers, business brains and bold creators for Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference 2021. Here are some of the key m...
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Canada special: get your skates on from 2021-10-27T04:55:55.463892
Ice hockey is Canada's national obsession and junior hockey is where the dream of going pro is closest to being realised. Monocle Films heads to London, Ontario, to meet the fans supporting the puc...
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Athens: urban inspiration from 2021-10-25T12:47
Athenians have a knack for injecting pockets of greenery and a sense of innovation into their ancient city. Their urban interventions are aimed at cooling down this dense metropolis and safeguardin...
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Monocle Preview: November issue, 2021 from 2021-10-21T10:49
Monocle’s picture-perfect November issue is a design special that sketches out the future of concrete and visits a Gio Ponti gem in Paris. Elsewhere, we take to the skies in an airship and tuck in ...
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Reinventing the newsstand from 2021-10-19T16:43
At Monocle, we believe in the enduring power of the newsstand as a place to forge relationships, showcase the best of print and, for savvy brands, to create meaningful connections with customers of...
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Bolstering Maldivian traditions from 2021-10-12T10:00
A short hop from Malé’s international airport, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers an encounter with age-old Maldivian culture. Chef de cuisine Jameel Ahmed helps us navigate the customs...
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Property Prospectus: Uzupis from 2021-10-07T01:35:51.924234
Monocle Films heads to Vilnius to explore Uzupis. This creative and quirky corner of the Lithuanian capital is more than just a neighbourhood – it’s a mini-state.
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The Monocle Guide to Drinking & Dining from 2021-10-07T01:35:51.923437
The Monocle Guide to Drinking & Dining is for anybody who enjoys food but can do without the foam, fuss and trickery it’s often served with. Monocle Films gives you a taste of the 340-page guide, w...
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Why Greeks live longer from 2021-09-27T14:09
Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, the island of Ikaria used to be a secluded spot with a humble and unhurried way of life. Today, a third of the island's population lives to be more than 90 years...
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Monocle Preview: October issue, 2021 from 2021-09-23T09:15
Monocle’s October issue has all the insights and inspiration you need to get going this autumn, from a sit-down with Estonia’s prime minister to a design special on rebuilding Beirut. Grab the issu...
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Konfekt – the inside story from 2021-08-27T18:30
Launched in December 2020, [Konfekt](https://konfektmagazine.com/) is a smart, sumptuous magazine from the creators of Monocle. Edited between Zürich and London, this rich quarterly publication cov...
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Tailoring’s youthful refit from 2021-08-24T10:00
They might not fit the archetype of the high-end tailor but a new generation of smart young outfitters are now at the cutting edge of bespoke menswear. We get the measure of four such craftsmen in ...
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Tasmania: buoyant business from 2021-08-23T17:50:30.147984
Monocle Films meets a world-class ship builder that’s staying afloat despite being adrift in far-flung Tasmania. Incat’s prized vessels have set records for speed but it’s the island’s skilled work...
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Designing the guest experience from 2021-08-20T10:07
A short drive from Tokyo, the storied town of Nikko has attracted locals as well as visitors for centuries. Located in the Nikko National Park, The Ritz-Carlton lets the craft and hospitality tradi...
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Monocle Preview: September issue, 2021 from 2021-08-19T10:00
Monocle’s September issue steps inside some of the world's biggest newsrooms, going behind the set with trusted anchors and hearing how agencies stay agile. Elsewhere there's Saab's latest fighter ...
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Leipzig’s artist studios from 2021-07-23T09:43:25.232716
Dubbed the new Berlin, Leipzig is home to an increasing number of galleries and project spaces – but the city still has lots of space for inexpensive artists’ ateliers.
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Infusing classics with local flavours from 2021-07-23T09:00
Nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Wan Chai, the St. Regis Hong Kong is attuned to the beat of this enthralling city. The drinks served at its revered bar reflect far-reaching inspiration. We ...
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The 2021 Monocle Art Survey from 2021-06-28T09:19
From gallerists to artists, collectors to auctioneers, we check in with industry players to find why – digital innovations or not – seeing art in real life matters, how the past year has shaken up ...
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Tokyo 2020: on top of their games from 2021-06-25T17:38
This year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are unlike any that have come before. In the run up to the event, we met the designers, planners and people behind the scenes.
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Tokyo 2021: let the games begin from 2021-06-25T17:38
The delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be unlike any that came before. Here we showcase the designers, planners and people behind the scenes.
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2021 from 2021-06-24T18:30
Monocle’s July/August issue marks the return of our annual Quality of Life special edition that is guaranteed to get you in the mood for the sunnier months. Review our index of the world’s 20 most ...
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Monocle preview: June issue, 2021 from 2021-05-27T11:30
Monocle’s June issue takes a whistle-stop tour through the world of transport. From the grand projects we’d like to see to a global rail revival, Monocle surveys the infrastructure, technology and ...
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The Monocle Book of Homes from 2021-05-19T10:30
Allow us to introduce you to our new publication, The Monocle Book of Homes. A guide to exceptional residences, the title is packed with beautiful photography, inspiring stories and few tips on ma...
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Monocle preview: The Entrepreneurs 4, 2021 from 2021-05-13T10:00
Your future starts today. That’s the optimistic message that runs throughout the latest issue of The Entrepreneurs. In it we survey the best places to do business in 2021, from the cities bouncing ...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2021 from 2021-04-29T10:00
Monocle’s May issue lifts the lid on our picks of the world’s best-designed buildings and products in our inaugural Design Awards. From big names such as David Chipperfield to small pleasures like ...
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Christchurch School: sunny modernism from 2021-04-28T10:00
We explore a New Zealand take on mid-century modern architecture that fused British brutalism with a Scandinavian aesthetic. The simple construction methods of the Christchurch School’s creative ho...
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The new Monocle Voyage collection - Made in Japan from 2021-04-15T01:12:19.571829
Designed and manufactured in Japan but with true global wearability, the new Monocle Voyage collection has something for every occasion – and climate. Whether business or pleasure, near or far, the...
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Digital Editions: a step-by-step guide from 2021-04-14T10:00
All Monocle subscription options now include instant access to our Digital Editions so you can peruse our rich archive on the go. Plus, there are regularly updated features that you won’t find in p...
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2016 Venice Biennale - Reporting from the Front from 2021-04-07T01:29:03.095704
In the first of two film reports from the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale we talk to Chilean architect – and this year’s curator – Alejandro Aravena about his chosen theme ‘Reporting from the Fro...
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On the move from 2021-04-07T01:29:03.094846
From bus to bike to car, how we get around is changing and evolving in surprising ways. Who are the interesting innovators developing the networks of the future? Monocle Films set up a global mobil...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2021 from 2021-03-29T18:46
Wondering how to direct your efforts? Monocle's April issue focuses on refreshing everything from your business to your wardrobe. We sit down with a bumper crop of interviewees, revisit Beirut to s...
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The Monocle Book of Italy from 2021-03-22T13:16
Allow us to introduce you to our new publication, The Monocle Book of Italy. Our latest title celebrates the much-loved Mediterranean nation through fantastic photography, witty illustrations and p...
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Media on the move from 2021-03-16T10:00
We visit two bold companies finding canny ways to pivot their product for changing audiences. Transhelvetica, a Swiss magazine, and Spiritland, a London-based hospitality and audio venture, are eac...
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Ryogoku and Kuramae neighbourhood guide from 2021-02-26T10:00
With any luck you’ll spot a sumo wrestler out and about in Ryogoku, the riverside neighbourhood that is home to Kokugikan, Tokyo’s distinctive sumo stadium. Across the water is Kuramae, another old...
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Monocle preview: March issue, 2021 from 2021-02-25T10:00
Monocle’s optimistic March issue challenges us to do it better, whether that be by growing your own forest or running a cleaner, leaner business. We visit the cities bringing the wilderness back to...
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Harajuku and Aoyama neighbourhood guide from 2021-02-23T10:00
Harajuku is a neighbourhood of contrasts, home to the Meiji Shrine, which is surrounded by one of Tokyo’s largest green spaces, and a dense network of small streets packed with shops and cafés. Aoy...
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Ba?a: if the shoe fits from 2021-02-20T02:26:29.155683
The Czech town of Zlín was transformed by a visionary shoemaker who wanted to house his workers in a garden city. We put our best foot forward to explore his functionalist masterpiece.
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Kanda neighbourhood guide from 2021-02-19T16:00
This historic corner of northeast Tokyo was once described as a place for “universities, bookshops and intellectuals”. Academic institutions are still there – along with the Holy Resurrection Cathe...
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Yanaka neighbourhood guide from 2021-02-16T10:00
Yanaka moves at a different pace from much of Tokyo. As the city has changed around it, Yanaka has retained its old-fashioned atmosphere. Vacant wooden buildings have been brought back to life as n...
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Nihonbashi neighbourhood guide from 2021-02-12T10:00
Nihonbashi has deep roots in finance. In the Edo period this was the commercial centre of the city, with bustling canals, streets and markets. Recently, the neighbourhood has been attracting attent...
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A different view with Adrien Sauvage from 2021-01-26T08:00
The distinctive designs of House A Sauvage fuse elegant British tailoring with the laid-back lifestyle of Beverly Hills. We meet founder Adrien Sauvage who takes us on a tour around this dazzling c...
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2021 from 2021-01-21T07:31
Monocle’s February issue encourages you to hit play on your ideas and ambitions for 2021. Whether you’re hoping to start a local newspaper (or a global one), revive your neighbourhood or set up a s...
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 6 from 2020-12-16T10:00
If you wish for a steady stride to navigate the challenges of the coming year, [the Bally curling boot](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1815274/curling-boot/) might help to get the message across....
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 5 from 2020-12-15T10:00
If you’re looking to up your wrap game this year, we recommend furoshiki – a Japanese approach that’s stood the test of time for centuries. This cotton square is especially handy when wrapping soft...
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 4 from 2020-12-14T10:00
Christmas is best enjoyed through a child’s eyes, so remember to add a touch of cheer and enchantment among those practical gifts. This original Viennese snow globe, with Monocle’s mascot [Monochan...
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 3 from 2020-12-12T10:00
No other country has refined the ritual of gift-giving as much as Japan. Get inspired with our nifty wrapping tricks to deliver [‘The Monocle Book of Japan’](https://monocle.com/shop/product/168441...
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 2 from 2020-12-10T18:51
Our notebook collection produced in collaboration with German fine stationery purveyor [Leuchtturm1917](https://monocle.com/shop/stationery/) comes in a variety of sizes, colours and styles. Stop b...
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Japanese gift-wrapping: Lesson 1 from 2020-12-10T15:56
Many of us are planning to stay closer to home this Christmas, so make sure your loved ones have plenty of reading material. A [Monocle magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849758/issue-139/...
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Monocle preview: December/January issue, 2021 from 2020-11-25T14:30
Our annual Soft Power Survey reveals the countries whose cultural ambassadors, diplomatic missions, skilled messaging and tasty food have seen them make the grade in 2020. The December/January doub...
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The home of the Finnish art scene from 2020-11-18T12:11
We tour the breathtaking studios of artists’ residence Lallukka in Helsinki, which hasn’t changed its purpose since it was completed in 1933. The landmark functionalist building offers spaces at lo...
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Monocle preview: November issue, 2020 from 2020-10-22T09:30
As a landmark US election approaches, Jane Fonda, Theaster Gates and Chris Wallace offer their thoughts on where the country should go next. Change elsewhere comes in the form of city farms, the la...
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Monocle preview: October issue, 2020 from 2020-09-18T09:08
In Monocle’s worldly October issue, we hear from Beirut about the days following the city’s devastating port explosion and the fellowship of its people. We also pay a visit to the retailers that ha...
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The Monocle Book of Gentle Living from 2020-09-17T08:00
From how to make the most of your free time to rethinking the way you work, shop and even sleep, our new book is packed with tips for making good things happen, doing something you care about and f...
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Monocle preview: The Entrepreneurs 3, September 2020 from 2020-09-11T08:59
Does your company need a rethink? What does winning look like? Should you move to a quieter city? Find the answers – and many more – among the 100 tips inside the latest edition of The Entrepreneur...
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Monocle preview: September issue, 2020 from 2020-08-21T10:00
Monocle’s September issue is chock-full of ideas on how to chart a new course for yourself and your business. We scoured the globe to find pockets of opportunity in a suppressed economy. Dive in to...
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Monocle subscriptions: Introducing Digital Editions from 2020-08-20T00:01
Monocle’s expanded digital offering brings the magazine to life on screen. So if you’re on the move, you can still have our witty and winning journalism at your fingertips in an elegant and easy-to...
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A knack for managing milieu in Munich from 2020-07-17T11:00
The environment in which we entertain reflects our personality and offers our guests a personalised glimpse into our lives. German product designer Stefan Diez invites friends to his studio in Muni...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2020 from 2020-06-26T15:00
Monocle’s city-themed summer double issue celebrates all that’s great about our urban centres. From the people and projects making our cities better places to the shops that bring communities toget...
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A nose for the right wine in Tuscany from 2020-06-23T12:00
An invitation to one of James Suckling’s soirées at his Tuscan villa is a rare treat. An influential wine critic, Suckling’s approach to choosing wine is characteristically considered. He will ofte...
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A refined feast in the heart of London from 2020-06-16T14:00
Bringing guests into the kitchen is an ideal way to involve them. Bertie de Rougemont – founder of London’s chicest catering company, Cellar Society – certainly knows a thing or two about hosting. ...
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The Chiefs: Monocle summit in St Moritz from 2020-06-16T11:00
The past few months have shown us that there’s no substitute for face-to-face conversations. As we begin to look forward with optimism, there are opportunities to be discussed, ideas to be shared a...
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Monocle preview: June issue, 2020 from 2020-05-21T16:14
Monocle’s June issue is a landmark instalment that breaks with the magazine’s usual format for the first time. Instead, as the world reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve enlist...
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Gaja: the next generation of winemakers from 2020-05-14T10:30
Five generations after Giovanni Gaja founded his eponymous winery in the Piedmont town of Barbaresco, the family continues to produce some of Italy’s best vintages. Their uncompromising commitment ...
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Yerevan’s open doors from 2020-04-30T18:00
We shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship in Armenia. Yerevan’s boulevards are lined with magnificent Soviet architecture but venture beyond the imperious façades and you’ll find a busy start-up sce...
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Monocle preview: The Entrepreneurs 2020 from 2020-04-23T09:37
The second issue of The Entrepreneurs comes at a time when many founders and owners will be facing the biggest challenge of their careers. To help, we’ve compiled a timely compendium of advice and ...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2020 from 2020-04-16T09:58
Many of us will be spending more time than usual in our houses. And whether you’re busy eyeing a kitchen table, equipping your home gym or trying new recipes, our May issue explores every nook and ...
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Mater: designed to last from 2020-03-31T09:30
Long before environmentalism became a popular concern, Henrik Marstrand created Mater, a Danish furniture company that prides itself on timeless pieces with sustainability at the core. Marstrand’s ...
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The Monocle Book of Japan from 2020-03-24T11:00
Jump aboard the Monocle Shinkansen and join our team as we go on a hunt for untold stories. Our new book delivers a unique insight into the people, places and products that define Japan, whether yo...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2020 from 2020-03-20T09:00
Monocle's April issue takes a deep dive into the world of fashion, profiling the major players in the shifting style scene and the showroom stars who set the agenda. We also hear how recent protest...
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The international icon: Kengo Kuma from 2020-03-17T11:46
The beauty of Japanese design has won fans around the world but it takes great panache to translate it to large-scale projects. We sit down with architect Kengo Kuma in his Tokyo office to talk abo...
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The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka from 2020-03-13T15:17
In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport ...
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The future of Japanese craftsmanship from 2020-03-13T13:00
To celebrate our [book about Japan](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1684416/), we are presenting a new film series that dives into the intriguing ecosystem that has preserved Japanese traditional ...
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The Monocle Weekend Editions from 2020-02-27T12:00
What do clever people have for breakfast? Discover how you could have the Monocle Weekend Editions delivered for free every Saturday and Sunday. [Sign up now](https://monocle.com/minute)
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Monocle preview: March issue, 2020 from 2020-02-20T14:24
Why Austria? This landlocked central European nation is quietly offering global lessons in everything from diplomacy to design – not to mention dining. Our dedicated special takes an in-depth look ...
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All around the table: wine in La Rioja from 2020-01-30T10:00
This Spanish region is home to many large-scale producers, but at Castillo de Cuzcurrita things are done differently. Vintner Ana Martin Onzain unveils how their aged wines – grown and made exclusi...
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All around the table: hideaway in the Netherlands from 2020-01-21T10:00
Nestled in a national park near Dalfsen, Lemelerberg Lodge is the place to slow down from a busy lifestyle. Co-founders Marianne Maat and Lucienne Dunnewijk show us how to create a sense of welcome...
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2020 from 2020-01-17T16:41
The fresh-feeling February issue of Monocle is home to our Gentle Manifesto for the year ahead: simple fixes and friendly nudges to make this year better than the last. Inside you’ll find an urban ...
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All around the table: deli dipping in London from 2020-01-10T17:23
Hanna Geller and Jeremy Coleman of Building Feasts take us on a tour around their favourite London food shops and pick up supplies on the way to put their effortless hosting skills into practice.
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Marrakech, Tangier + Casablanca: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2019-12-20T13:30
Marrakech can be full of dirty details but exploring Morocco is just fine at 90km/h. Take out some cash and jump in. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1603056/t...
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Monocle Christmas Market 2019 from 2019-12-13T16:00
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House in London. Our favourite retailers brought their yuletide treats and shared *Glühwei...
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Explore your city from 2019-12-10T13:30
We put our best foot forward on a morning run in Munich as we unpack our shoe collaboration with Adidas. What do you think about when you think about running? Available now at [The Monocle Shop](...
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Monocle preview: Forecast 2020 from 2019-11-28T18:00
If the dawning of a new decade is leaving you with more questions than answers, a copy of The Forecast should be an immediate purchase. We’ve got advice on where (and how) to live in 2020, as well ...
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Monocle preview: December/ January issue, 2020 from 2019-11-21T18:13
Japan is undeniably special – which is why our latest issue is a Japan special. Expect cuddly mascots, high-flying aviation projects, countryside craft and lashings of udon noodles. Wait, you want ...
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Brussels + Antwerp: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2019-10-23T16:03
Belgium had no fashion history until six young designers put their country at the centre of that world in the late 1980s. To celebrate our latest travel guide, we travel to Antwerp to see how the f...
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Monocle preview: November issue, 2019 from 2019-10-18T15:37
Lovely to see you. Let us take your coat. Drink? Welcome to the latest issue of Monocle, which includes a special survey on the art of hosting; find out what to cook, what to talk about and plenty ...
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Making it in Porto from 2019-10-11T17:45
Portugal’s second city is close to the country’s manufacturing heart and that’s why so many designers have made it their home. We meet some of the bright minds making a mark.
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Tsinandali tunes from 2019-09-27T19:00
The first edition of a Georgian festival that’s bringing together musicians from the Caucasus to discuss their shared future.
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Monocle preview: October issue, 2019 from 2019-09-13T18:20
Monocle had to spend an age in front of the wardrobe making outfit decisions for this latest issue – after all, an autumn fashion special isn’t something you can just throw together at the last min...
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Swiss spectacle: Fête des Vignerons from 2019-08-29T17:00
We clink glasses with winemakers at a once-in-a-generation festival in the otherwise tame town of Vevey. Fête des Vignerons is a parade of Swiss viticulture wisdom complete with cows, costumes and ...
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Monocle preview: September issue, 2019 from 2019-08-15T08:00
How do you work? Yes, we know you put the hours in and have all the best ideas – but do you really need to work in that office? Is that commute strictly necessary? Could you be achieving more in fe...
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Resort rules from 2019-07-25T08:00
Holidays should be the time of year when everything is allowed but we do have some gentle recommendations for both hoteliers and holidaymakers to take note of.
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Retail rewards from 2019-07-18T08:06
The neighbourhood-building power of retail shouldn’t be underestimated. We go on an inspiring global tour with the shopkeepers, designers and business owners who know a thing or two about physical ...
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My life as a minibus from 2019-07-11T12:00
We hop aboard the M1 in Madrid to see how the nifty Wolta Rampini offers a helping hand to those who need it most: residents in the steep, historic borough of Lavapies.
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Monocle preview: The Drinking&Dining Directory 2019 from 2019-06-27T07:57
This is the second serving of our tasty annual and, once again, it’s full of delectable photography and tempting reports. Not least among them is our 2019 Restaurant Awards, which focuses on 50 ven...
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Most liveable city, 2019: Zu?rich from 2019-06-21T19:20
From the revived Le Corbusier Pavilion to a slick airport extension, we take lessons in living better from this year’s winning city.
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Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2019 from 2019-06-21T17:10
What makes cities tick: security, nightlife, infrastructure? Join us on a round-the-world trip of places that we’d like to call home.
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2019 from 2019-06-20T17:00
If the sun is shining and there’s an ice bucket next to your lounger, it must be time for our Quality of Life Survey; find out which cities are up, down, in and out as part of our top 25. We’ve als...
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Japanese food trucks from 2019-06-14T16:00
These design-forward restaurants on wheels are more than just lunch-hour catering for Tokyo’s busy workers. We visit a technology start-up and the talented chefs that are putting the ‘kitchen-car’ ...
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Venice Biennale: art of nationhood from 2019-05-31T11:45
In the second report from this year’s Venice Biennale, we head to the national pavilions to meet the artists and curators who are raising their countries’ profiles on the world stage.
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Venice Biennale: best in show from 2019-05-21T18:20
We sit down with Ralph Rugoff, the artistic director of 2019’s Venice Biennale, to round up the highlights of this year’s event.
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10 things you’ll find out in Madrid from 2019-05-17T10:00
Taking an interest and making connections have been at the heart of our unmissable annual gatherings. Tune in for a preview of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference programme, which is packed with...
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Monocle preview: June issue, 2019 from 2019-05-16T10:36
Seatbelt securely fastened? In which case, prepare to fly through the new issue of Monocle, with its focus on the mobility movers and shakers who are getting us around by air, on land and by sea. Y...
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Campus of creativity from 2019-05-13T17:20
“Fostering independent thinking” is a key phrase in modern education but it’s not easy to do. We visit Madrid’s Colegio Estudio to meet its enlightened teachers and alumni.
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Madrid: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference from 2019-04-23T10:00
Join us to discover all the Spanish capital has to teach us, be it inviting hospitality, nocturnal delights or the recipe for a long and happy life. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by a host ...
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The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets from 2019-04-18T15:30
Retail, we’re told, is in big trouble. But shops and markets have been bringing people together for centuries and we resolutely believe that they are here to stay. Turn to our insightful book to se...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2019 from 2019-04-17T18:00
If you think Monocle is looking particularly inviting this month, it’s because it’s our design special. Lights to give your home a glow, property players to get acquainted with and even a bit of Ge...
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The secret to finding a spring jacket from 2019-04-12T17:06
Bruce Pask, the menswear director at Bergdorf Goodman, is fêted for his unfussy personal style, so much so that the New York department store has given him his own space – B. – in one corner of its...
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Hot off the press from 2019-03-22T10:00
Prompted by Brexit, among other things, we’ve embarked on a design update. We’ve changed up the paper stock and fired up presses just outside of Hamburg to keep Monocle at the top of the pile. Join...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2019 from 2019-03-21T12:00
Monocle has taken the notion of a spring clean to a new level: we’ve got new printers in Germany, fresh paper stock and an updated design all rolled into one. That’s alongside all the usual feature...
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The secret to baking bread from 2019-03-15T17:00
The baguette is fighting back with artisanal valour. Meet Paris baker Christophe Vasseur: he runs successful corner shop Du Pain et des Idées and knows how to make the perfect loaf.
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Icebreakers: rescue know-how from 2019-02-28T08:00
Finland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking powerhouse but the country’s dominance in the field is startling. We travel to the Bay of Bothnia to bear witness to...
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Icebreakers at work from 2019-02-25T06:30
Throughout the long Finnish winter, the country’s ports are kept open by a small but determined fleet of icebreakers. Monocle Films hops on board to see how it’s done.
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Hamburg: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2019-02-22T14:00
We pull up a seat at a traditional Kaffeeklappe to see why coffee still makes this German port city tick. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1459187/the-monocle-...
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Monocle preview: March issue, 2019 from 2019-02-21T12:00
We’re celebrating all things French in our March issue. We’ve got reports on the things you’d expect – chic fashion, baguette rebels and Macron – and perhaps some things you don’t – from why the Fr...
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The art of restoration from 2019-02-19T16:15
Monocle Films pays a visit to a restoration firm that has saved pieces by artists as diverse as Caravaggio and John Kirby.
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Creative Mallorca from 2019-02-14T06:00
Palma has kept its charm for young creatives despite its tourist-trodden streets. We meet the people keeping this city alive.
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Zürich: co-operative living from 2019-01-24T11:00
We head to Mehr als Wohnen, a unique mixed-use development housing a happy and healthy community.
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2019 from 2019-01-17T10:00
Our February issue focuses on staying healthy. And that’s in both body and business: we’ve got reports on everything from why Madrid’s residents live longer to opportunities in sportswear and scall...
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Soft Power Survey 2018/19 from 2018-12-21T15:30
We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
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Christmas shopping in Copenhagen from 2018-12-18T13:30
We go on a jaunt around the Danish capital to find the best – and sharpest – retail outposts for all your stocking-filler needs.
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Monocle preview: Forecast 2019 from 2018-12-13T10:57
It happens that 2019 is the Year of the Pig, which is why the new edition of The Forecast has gone the whole hog with ideas and inspiration. Pick up your copy and plot a course through the next 12 ...
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Monocle preview: December/January issue, 2018 from 2018-11-15T17:43
As the festivities ramp up, find a perch by the fireplace to enjoy the December/January issue of Monocle. We've got Christmas shopping guides for cities from Tokyo to Vancouver and gift ideas aplen...
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Helsinki: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-11-13T17:00
Saunas are at the heart of Finnish culture. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films selects the hottest places to work up a sweat. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://mo...
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Day and night from 2018-10-24T14:00
To celebrate the launch of A. Lange&Söhne's limited-edition timepiece Datograph Up/Down Lumen, we speak to architect Joe Morris and photographer Polly Tootal about their creative processes – and ho...
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Monocle preview: November issue, 2018 from 2018-10-18T10:00
Our November issue has a special focus on the Netherlands (so special, in fact, that we have published issues with a limited-edition Dutch cover). We've also got designs on improving your home, an ...
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Roadtrip rendezvous from 2018-10-12T15:15
We introduce you to the faces and places we saw on our journey from New Orleans to New Mexico.
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Nairobi: building better cities from 2018-09-25T12:30
Kenya’s Karura Forest offers not only respite from the bustling capital but also a sense of pride for its citizens.
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Monocle preview: October issue, 2018 from 2018-09-20T17:00
Curtain's up. Monocle's October issue includes our must-read autumn culture preview on the books, films, festivals and fairs worth perusing. We also trot out a fashion top 50, nab an interview with...
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São Paulo: building better cities from 2018-09-18T15:45
Brazil’s business capital has reinvented its city centre through clever urbanism. We meet the architects, gallery owners and transport visionaries powering this change.
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The Escapist 2018 from 2018-09-13T16:30
The best journeys are shared with a loyal companion – and you need look no further than the 2018 edition of The Escapist. Our annual journey includes our Travel Top 50, big interviews with big indu...
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Lebanon: state of the nation from 2018-08-23T15:30
With a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up.
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Monocle preview: September issue, 2018 from 2018-08-16T10:00
It’s back to work this month and we’re ready to build better businesses. Once you’ve absorbed our guide, get the lowdown on entrepreneurs’ reading lists and dress the part with our workwear looks. ...
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Building safer cities from 2018-07-31T12:07
Monocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture.
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The price of silver from 2018-07-24T16:00
Producers and retailers of luxury goods are waking up to the power of affluent seniors. We travel to Japan to meet the brands that are wise to the trend.
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Beirut: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-07-17T14:00
Join us on a filmic tour of this vivacious Mediterranean metropolis brimming with delicious food, retail and hospitality. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/t...
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In praise of balconies from 2018-07-12T14:00
Look up as you stroll Zürich’s streets and you’ll see these outdoor living rooms everywhere. Monocle Films visited the city to outline this architectural feature and how it improves quality of life.
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Mexico City: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-07-10T14:00
Unconventional, ever-changing and utterly beguiling, this megalopolis is an endless parade of sights, sounds and smells.Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/the-...
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Zürich, Geneva + Basel: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-06-27T15:00
This book celebrates the richness of these three Swiss cities and dives beneath the surface to bring an unexpected mix of creativity, entrepreneurialism and design. All aboard for a tour of the mos...
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The Monocle Guide to Hotels, Inns&Hideaways from 2018-06-22T17:30
Video didn’t kill the radio star and apartment-sharing apps haven’t scuppered our enduring need for hotels. It’s this sincere belief that proved to be the rallying cry for our latest book, which co...
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Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2018 from 2018-06-22T13:30
Our annual ranking is back as we take a fresh look at the best cities to call home. From open-minded mayors and improved transport links to fresh retail openings and investment in public space, fin...
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Munich: the best of everything from 2018-06-20T14:55
We take lessons in liveability from the winner of 2018’s Monocle Quality of Life survey. Join us for a tour of the Bavarian capital, where we cover everything from improved infrastructure to new cl...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2018 from 2018-06-20T12:30
The sun is shining and glasses are clinking so it must be time for our annual Quality of Life Survey. Once you've discovered (and debated) our rundown of the top 25 cities in the world, get the ver...
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Kenya: state of the nation from 2018-06-14T12:00
This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back.
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Melbourne: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-05-24T15:00
Modern Melbourne is a swirl of superlative cultural outposts, pristine parks, mouth-watering menus and faultless all-Australian wine lists. Join us on a jaunt around this handsome metropolis. Ava...
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Monocle preview: June issue, 2018 from 2018-05-18T12:10
Start your engines, clip into your cleats and set your rotor blades whirring: it’s our transport special. Find out why we’re hot on cities becoming more mobile, cool on driverless cars and warming ...
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Future cities – mobilising change from 2018-05-14T14:46
Monocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.
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Monocle preview: The Drinking&Dining Directory from 2018-05-10T10:00
What will it be madam, sir? Certainly not the usual when it comes to our brand-new publication: The Monocle Drinking&Dining Directory. A drop of Tasmanian gin? A return to the buffet in Hong Kong? ...
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Monocle preview: May issue, 2018 from 2018-04-19T16:00
The May issue of Monocle is (neatly) packed with inspiring features, including our Design Top 50, an interview with New Zealand's open-minded PM and a special focus on property. Want to live better...
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Barcelona: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-04-17T15:00
The Catalan capital boasts a singular character. Venturing beyond the tourist-beaten track, join us on a cinematic tour of fairytale architecture and independent retailers, as well as the innovativ...
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Officer class: Poland's military university from 2018-04-14T12:00
Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces.
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Monocle – The Salone Weekly from 2018-04-13T19:08
Our latest adventure in ink and paper is focused on Milan's Salone del Mobile. We discover the new creations – and the people behind them – that are making an appearance this year, as well as the b...
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The secret to putting on perfume from 2018-03-29T15:10
In our ‘Secret to...’ series we look at the best way to wear a fragrance with Frances Shoemack, founder of Abel perfumes.
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Seoul: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-03-27T15:00
The South Korean capital is energetic and sprawling; our comprehensive guide is brimming with insider tips. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-mon...
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Monocle preview: April issue, 2018 from 2018-03-22T17:03
Get out your shopping bags and make room in your wardrobe: it's our fashion and retail special. Pore over our Style Top 50, meet the master menswear buyers, see what you make of US-made clothes and...
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Gunsan: building on the past from 2018-03-15T18:15
Natives and newcomers to Gunsan in South Korea are creating quirky bars, art spaces and a bright future for this charming outpost.
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Designing the news from 2018-02-26T10:00
How do you unpack stories in the most engaging way while building a credible and comprehensive brand? Monocle Films showcases best design for paper and screen too.
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Zürich: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference from 2018-02-23T16:00
This June we're discovering all this Swiss city has to offer from dips in the lakeside pools to post-event escapes in the mountains. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by a host of thinkers who ...
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Monocle preview: March issue, 2018 from 2018-02-22T17:05
The March issue of Monocle is a South Korea special, with an entire survey dedicated to a country that has plenty of stories to tell. We've also got reports on high culture in Hong Kong, timber tow...
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Funkhaus: on the same wavelength from 2018-01-26T17:10
We tour the stunning studios and recording halls of Funkhaus, east Berlin’s former communist broadcasting house.
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Monocle preview: February issue, 2018 from 2018-01-18T18:00
Our latest issue focuses on media: the bestselling daily in Indonesia, the messaging app taking over Japan, Berlin's broadcasting house turned arts hub and much more. It's a global audit – and you ...
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Kyoto: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2018-01-16T14:00
Japan's ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don't be fooled: there's plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Ky...
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Soft Power Survey 2017/18 from 2017-12-28T10:00
Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
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Travel Top 50 - 2017/2018 from 2017-12-21T11:00
All aboard for our fast-paced rundown of the finest hotel openings, attentive on-board crews and delicious pick-me-ups.
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Why start-ups thrive in Canada from 2017-12-18T10:00
To celebrate this year's soft power survey winner, we visit an emerging roster of budding businesses in Montreal. Canada's innovations minister Navdeep Bains reveals how the country is capitalising...
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Monocle preview: Forecast 2018 from 2017-12-14T17:56
The Forecast is our annual journal that will fuel your daydreams and help plan the year ahead. This year's issue is packed with eye-opening essays, riveting reportage and a good dose of travel and ...
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Christmas shopping in Helsinki from 2017-12-13T09:53
We head to Santa's homeland to stock up on some Christmas stocking fillers, from fashion and homeware to books and toys. Published by Gestalten, *The Monocle Travel Guide to Helsinki* is availabl...
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Taste of Tuscany from 2017-12-12T10:00
With the historic estate of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco as a base, food writer Emiko Davies sets out on a quest for delicious recipes with strong historic roots. From a cheese farm to a contempor...
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San Francisco: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2017-11-23T18:00
This energetic city perched on its Pacific peninsula still serves a healthy dose of Californian cool. Monocle’s travel guide will help you navigate its precipitous slopes and go from forward-thinki...
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Jordan's creative scene from 2017-11-21T12:06
There's a budding entrepreneurial scene in Amman, Jordan's charming capital. We profile the young people who are making things happen, whether it's by starting design studios, cafés, galleries or s...
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Monocle preview: December/January issue 2017 from 2017-11-16T17:49
Like a bulging stocking on Christmas morning, the December/January issue is packed with treats aplenty. There's the Monocle gift guide and a few recommended cities for a spot of Christmas shopping,...
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The secret to opening a bike shop from 2017-11-13T18:17
In the latest episode of our 'Secret to...' series we talk to Jack Pattison, co-founder of Freddie Grubb, about the key elements that go into creating an outstanding bike shop.
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The secret to throwing a dinner party from 2017-10-30T13:30
In our new “Secret to...” series, supper club host Gabriel Waterhouse shares his tips on organising a friendly feast in your home with great-quality food and (just as important) an entertaining atm...
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Milan: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2017-10-26T15:00
This vivacious Italian city, which has been booming since the 1950s, is a hive of activity. Monocle's travel guide will navigate you through the very best it has to offer, from rustic lunch spots t...
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Monocle preview: November issue, 2017 from 2017-10-19T13:40
Our latest issue celebrates all things Swiss – and in the process goes way beyond chocolate and watches. We’ve also focused on good design (there are more than 30 pages of the stuff) and thrown in ...
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The secret to buying a painting from 2017-10-16T16:00
In the latest episode of our ‘Secret to...’ series, Alexander Gilkes, co-founder of online auction house Paddle8, unveils the alchemy that surrounds the world of collecting art.
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Speciality retail: Verona from 2017-10-12T10:00
This Italian city has a long tradition of typography – and the business still has a story to tell. Letterpress workshop-cum-store Lino’s&Co updates old machines with 3D-printed movable type.
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Munich: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2017-09-28T15:00
Munich manages to have one foot in the old world and another firmly planted in the new – and that's part of its undeniable charm. Monocle's travel guide will help you navigate this cross-section of...
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Speciality retail: Prague from 2017-09-27T10:00
Prague butcher Naše maso has married traditional know-how with contemporary design to create a culinary destination in the Czech capital. This month’s specialist retailer tells us about his special...
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How to fix your high street: Frome from 2017-09-22T13:03
We visit a monthly market in the unassuming Somerset town that’s proving an easy sell to locals, buoying local businesses and luring in punters from miles around.
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Monocle preview: October issue, 2017 from 2017-09-21T18:54
Is your shopping experience being ruined by the rise of robots and a disappearing high street? Don't worry: we've got the answers. Join us on a tour of some of the world's finest retail and fashion...
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Summer in London from 2017-09-20T00:00
Monocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels&Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.
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Healthy income from 2017-09-19T18:30
As the fitness business pulls in new and inventive players, how can cities encourage their citizens to live healthier lives?
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Lisbon: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2017-09-14T17:00
Lisbon may be one of Europe’s oldest cities but it’s far from staid, with massive murals, azulejo-covered townhouses and cutting-edge museums. Allow us to guide you through this eminently liveable ...
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Japanese architecture: Toukouen hotel from 2017-09-11T18:30
We travel to Japan’s least-populous prefecture, Tottori, where we explore one of its most-famous hotels.
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The secret to designing outdoor space from 2017-08-29T10:05
We have launched a Monocle Films series, ‘Secret to...’, that will deliver insight from industry experts every week. In our first edition we talk to architect Iliana Kerestetzi about designing cour...
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Turkey's California from 2017-08-24T11:15
We travel to the Aegean Coast in Turkey, where tourism may be falling but its beach clubs are buoyed by a homegrown crowd escaping city life and political upheaval.
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Documenta 14 from 2017-08-21T10:17
This contemporary art exhibition opened in Athens this year, as well as its home town of Kassel in Germany. It features artwork and performances from global artists about boundaries, displacement a...
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Monocle preview: September issue, 2017 from 2017-08-18T11:26
Do you want to design an idyllic office space? Or is it time to find a better work-life balance? If so, the September issue of Monocle is the place to look. Hear from acclaimed architects in Jakart...
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Monocle – The Summer Weekly from 2017-07-31T17:00
Our new venture 'Monocle – The Summer Weekly' will hit newsstands on 10 August. We talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and editor Andrew Tuck about the concept, design and power of print.Available ...
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Brand Berlin from 2017-07-31T14:00
The German capital has become home to numerous new businesses and start-ups, attracting people from around the globe. And despite its complex past, it is an outpost of liberalism, possibility and a...
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The Escapist 2017 from 2017-07-28T15:00
For this year's issue of our travel-themed directory we've journeyed from Bucharest to Benidorm to explore new horizons and seek out undiscovered gems. Also on the itinerary: getting a tan in Turke...
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Athens’ favourite neighbourhoods from 2017-07-24T15:26
Do you want to visit the heart of Athens but steer clear of the tourist traps? Take a walk around Petralona, Koukaki and Filopappou to discover the best areas of the capital according to Athenians ...
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Berlin: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference from 2017-07-19T18:00
Across an enthralling weekend in Berlin, Monocle’s third annual conference saw us mull over a subject that has preoccupied us since launch: Quality of Life. From urban planning to the health of the...
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Seamless moves from 2017-07-17T13:00
When it comes to moving people effortlessly through and between cities, who is getting it right? And how do we make cities where mobility works for young and old alike?
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Property’s next move from 2017-07-13T13:00
The property sector is growing and it’s no longer business as usual. Will we see London reinvent flat rentals or Copenhagen up the quality of housing? The property market is ready for a shake-up.
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Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2017 from 2017-06-28T18:50
From Amsterdam to Zürich, find out who's up and who's down in our global ranking of the best cities in the world to live in.
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Introducing The Summer Weekly from 2017-06-27T11:20
Hotel? Tick. Sun lounger? Tick. Reading material? For four weeks this August our brand-new sunny newspaper will be hitting newsstands in cities and resorts around the world. Kick back with 48 pages...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue 2017 from 2017-06-21T12:30
Our Quality of Life Survey is in its 11th year – and our bumper July/August issue is the place to find it. Discover which city has come out on top before easing back on your lounger to bask in repo...
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The beauty of stairs from 2017-06-16T19:15
Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity, so why are they often overlooked?
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Monocle preview: June issue 2017 from 2017-05-22T10:06
If you need to get a mobility business off the ground, we explain why the industry’s movers and shakers prefer ‘built in Bavaria’ to Silicon Valley right now. Plus: feeling the need to get your bea...
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Parc de Belloch: the home of Catalonian design from 2017-05-19T18:00
Show-stopping design firm Santa&Cole takes inspiration from the Catalonian countryside and being just far away enough from bustling Barcelona.
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Speciality retail: Barcelona from 2017-05-15T10:00
Offering the best in local produce and rare wines, Vila Viniteca continues the Spanish retail tradition of a no-nonsense 'colmado' in the historic neighbourhood of el Born.
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Arizona’s date farms from 2017-04-28T15:45
The arid Yuma desert is home to a surprisingly plentiful crop. We meet the medjool-date technicians reaching for the skies in Arizona.
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Monocle preview: May issue 2017 from 2017-04-24T10:00
If you're in search of a good-looking city to provide a beguiling base for your start-up or residence, our design and property special will be right up your street. We've got all the other details ...
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Monocle x A. Lange&Söhne from 2017-04-20T09:00
Monocle Films has partnered with A. Lange&Söhne to uncover the mystery of how to create a sublime timepiece that will last for generations. We delve into the world of horology to see exactly how th...
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Celebrating fashion in Beirut from 2017-04-19T06:00
A group of edgy fashion designers and Lebanon’s ALBA fashion school are shining a light on the possibilities for the next generation of creatives.
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Sweden on high alert from 2017-04-12T00:00
The flare-up in the Baltic region has seen tensions rising in Sweden. We visit Gotland to see what action the government is taking to fortify the island.
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The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, Berlin, Germany from 2017-04-11T12:00
For the 2017 edition we’re switching the format, pace and pitch. We’ll kick things off on Thursday evening with cocktails and then devote all of Friday to a fast-paced eight hours of discussions, o...
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Wonderfruit: Thailand's blissed-out party from 2017-03-31T14:30
Wonderfruit is a festival like no other; a beacon of peace and calm where hedonism takes a backseat. Time to ditch the city attitude, grab a yoga mat and watch the sun go down in the Thai countryside.
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Monocle preview: April issue 2017 from 2017-03-24T08:00
You might have noticed that issue 102 looks particularly dapper – that's because it's our style special. Get the lowdown on hitting some fashion high notes this season with 40 pages of wardrobe won...
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The power of journalism from 2017-03-22T10:45
What’s the future of media? We take a look into the art of original reporting and see why we devour stories in different ways.
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Animal architecture from 2017-03-15T16:00
Finding a compromise between an animal’s wellbeing, a farm’s efficiency and local architecture traditions is a fine art and often has to be done with limited resources. For Monocle’s 10-year annive...
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Berlin: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2017-02-28T15:00
For a long time Berlin lacked the wealth and stability of other capital cities so ingenuity prevailed. It's now known as a place where creativity is fostered, resourcefulness encouraged and origina...
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Monocle preview: March issue 2017 from 2017-02-24T16:29
In honour of our 10th birthday, issue 101 is truly celebratory. Redesigned for the occasion it features two brand-new sections, fresh features and crisp photography, not to mention a 64-page Portug...
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Monocle: the first decade from 2017-02-23T00:00
It’s our 10th birthday so click play to join us on a high-speed journey across the decade to see where we’ve been, who we’ve met and what we plan to do next.
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Vital signs from 2017-02-17T09:30
From traditional calligraphy to rare gold-leaf techniques, hand-worked lettering is back in demand. Monocle Films meets three sign painters whose eye-catching signs lend character to cities – and h...
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Dining down under from 2017-02-10T09:00
Australia’s drinking and dining scene is thriving. Monocle Films visits three restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart that share a passion for good food and honest ingredients.
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Healthy cities: vim and vigour from 2017-01-27T14:42
Across the world governments and developers are waking up to the fact that healthier cities are happier ones. We touch down in three very different destinations to admire some of the best urban des...
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Monocle preview: February issue 2017 from 2017-01-20T15:00
With our 100th issue landing at the beginning of 2017, we’ve resolved to take a refreshing look at the ideas and innovators that are setting the tone for the new year. From learning a language in t...
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Made in Vienna from 2017-01-17T12:30
Craftsmanship has been at the beating heart of Vienna for hundreds of years; Monocle Films visits three family-run companies that have made tradition relevant.
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Retail special: tasty tipples from 2017-01-12T15:45
Monocle Films visits makers of sherry, gin and whiskey to discover their recipes for success. The memorable flavours and sharp designs of their refined drinks are a perfect tonic for the year ahead.
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Travel Top 50 2016/17 from 2016-12-29T09:00
For our annual survey of the best in class we've once again sought out the people, products and places that are going the extra mile.
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Iceberg hunters from 2016-12-22T09:00
Monocle Films meets the little-known International Ice Patrol that is keeping ships safe as they navigate Atlantic waters.
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Christmas shopping in Ljubljana from 2016-12-15T15:00
The Slovenian capital is a treasure trove of unusual and creative gifts for the festive season – and our pick for all the presents and stocking-fillers you could ever need.
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Copenhagen: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-11-24T14:00
Copenhagen is a city shaped by good design, from its clever public spaces to its network of cycling lanes and renowned furniture industry. Follow our guide to discover why the Danish capital is con...
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Monocle preview: December/January issue 2016 from 2016-11-22T12:36
Our December/January double issue sees us go for growth as we explore smart ideas and profile blossoming business to prepare you for the holiday season – and a very fruitful New Year. All that plus...
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Soft Power Survey 2016/17 from 2016-11-18T16:00
In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the w...
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Los Angeles: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-11-17T15:00
Los Angeles is a city budding with talent: it's a haven for artists and architects, top chefs, fresh designers and trendsetting retailers. Our guide will take you beyond the Hollywood bubble and un...
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Antwerp: new and improved from 2016-11-17T00:00
In collaboration with Visit Antwerp we hop on a bike and take a tour of this understated gem. From fashion to food, a quiet renaissance is taking place in this forward-thinking Belgian city.
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Toronto: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-11-15T15:00
Toronto is a city where small businesses thrive and independent retailers are treasured. So hit the streets with our guide to discover the best in fashion, homeware, vinyl and everything in between...
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Canadian fashion: best foot forward from 2016-11-11T12:56
Viberg boots have been transformed into a fashion favourite. Monocle Films meets the makers who have redesigned the workwear that has been made in Canada since the 1930s.
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The Monocle Travel Guide Series from 2016-10-27T15:00
The Monocle travel guides give you our take on the cities we love. From Singapore's culture to Rio de Janeiro’s architecture and design, the diverse districts of Vienna to the sandy beaches of Hono...
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Monocle preview: November issue 2016 from 2016-10-21T17:00
Canada, eh? In our latest issue we examine what it means to be from this fine country and why it’s a nation to watch, from aviation to branding (with a bit of ice hockey thrown in for good measure)...
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Retail Survey: Division Street, Portland, Oregon from 2016-10-14T14:37
Division Street in Portland, Oregon has witnessed a model retail renaissance. Monocle Films meets the shopkeepers on this once sleepy stretch, which is now the centre of the city’s budding new reta...
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Monocle preview: October issue 2016 from 2016-09-15T15:31
Our October issue comes complete with our Style Directory, brimming with sharp silhouettes and bringing you our favourite designers, shopkeepers and brands. In among the general dapperness you’ll a...
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Entrepreneurs: The Nunhead Gardener from 2016-09-12T19:00
Monocle Films heads to the leafy suburbs of southeast London, where entrepreneurs Peter Milne and Alex Beltran have given up their corporate jobs to set up a charming garden centre.
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Entrepreneurs: Casa Bonay from 2016-08-25T18:00
Monocle Films travels to Barcelona to meet 32-year-old entrepreneur Inés Miró-Sans, who is busy shaking up the hotel industry. We check in to Casa Bonay to find the key to its success.
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Monocle preview: September issue 2016 from 2016-08-19T18:00
Get a move on and discover all you need to start an empire with the Entrepreneurs Guide in our business-savvy September issue. Pick up a copy to discover the places to be and people to know – not t...
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Montevideo: broad horizons from 2016-08-12T13:45
With its intriguing mix of grand colonial boulevards, art deco façades and buzzing plazas, Uruguay’s capital is emerging as a beacon of creativity and democracy in Latin America. Monocle’s Tomos Le...
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Masters of glass from 2016-07-28T10:49
The small Venetian island of Murano has a grand glass-blowing reputation. In the glow of the furnaces, Monocle Films witnesses a new generation of designers at work.
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The Monocle Restaurant Awards 2016 from 2016-07-25T18:08
Monocle’s second annual Restaurant Awards honours fifty places that have been consistently good and up-and-comers that have the ingredients to be great restaurants for decades to come. Monocle Film...
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Brno: fully functional from 2016-07-21T17:00
The Czech Republic’s second city was central to European design before falling into a troubled 20th-century sleep. Revival came thanks to research investment but its future may lie in its design he...
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The Escapist 2016 from 2016-07-20T17:33
Make room in your hand luggage: our annual travel-themed summer journal of places less explored is back. We tour cities from Buffalo to Brno, ride the ocean wave with the Portuguese navy and reveal...
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Paris: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-07-14T10:00
Paris is not all about picture-perfect cobbled streets and romantic vistas. Our guide seeks to cut through the clichés and steer you away from the tourist-thronged sites to discover the “real” Pari...
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Night mayors from 2016-07-12T16:45
We pull up a bar stool in Amsterdam at the inaugural Night Mayor Summit to hear from pioneering night watchmen and urban provocateurs in cities around the world.
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Honolulu: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-06-28T15:00
There is more to Honolulu than aloha shirts and picture-postcard images of hula girls: our new travel guide reveals a dynamic urban centre packed with independent retailers, modernist architecture ...
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Monocle preview: July/August issue 2016 from 2016-06-22T11:00
Our double issue heralds the start of summer with the 10th edition of our annual Quality of Life Survey. Which cities have climbed the rankings? Who are the new entries? And most importantly, who i...
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Sydney: The Monocle Travel Guide from 2016-06-21T10:00
Sydney is a coastal crowd-pleaser that has long lured travellers to its shores and our 148-page hardback guide contains plenty of reasons to unpack your bags, settle in and linger a while. Publishe...
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Most liveable city, 2016: Tokyo from 2016-06-20T10:25
This city of 13 million nurtures a balance of hi-tech efficiency and traditional neighbourhood values – and it’s a combination that wins the Japanese capital the top spot for a second year running....
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Top 25 cities, 2016 from 2016-06-20T10:24
The ups and downs of our annual global ranking covering the world's most liveable cities – who's in and who's out?
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How to make a nation from 2016-06-16T10:00
From diplomacy to government, business to media, how do we create a vibrant nation? To coincide with the publication of [“How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-...
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Monocle x The House Hotel Collection from 2016-06-15T19:30
Since 2007 the House Hotel Collection has been creating inspiring places to stay across Turkey, combining the country's rich heritage of design with seasoned hospitality.
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São Tomé: blinded by the sun from 2016-06-14T12:00
Monocle's Steve Bloomfield and photographer Zed Nelson travel to São Tomé to report on the corruption and misguided ambition that have been a blight on the fortunes of this tropical African island.
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2016 Venice Architecture Biennale - National Pavilions from 2016-06-10T18:30
Our second film report from the Venice Architecture Biennale focuses on the national pavilions’ responses to curator Alejandro Aravena’s quest for new points of view on the social, political and cu...
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Time to collect from 2016-05-31T12:00
From design to art, magazines to furniture, we all know the pleasure of collecting. But how do we ensure that passion beats pure investment? This was the question that Robert Bound posed to the spe...
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Monocle preview: June issue 2016 from 2016-05-27T17:00
Our June issue makes a splash with the launch of a brand-new Boats and Coast Survey, featuring a fleet of well-navigated reports and fresh photography. It is accompanied by nautical-themed reports ...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: limbo land from 2016-05-26T12:00
The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Caucasus lies in purgatory. Despite its violent history, peace and PR is seen as the fastest route to normality; we visited just before the flare-up in 2016 ...
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Making it in the city: Vienna ateliers from 2016-05-24T12:00
Monocle Films paid a visit to six of our favourite Viennese ateliers and discovers that you can create jobs and wealth with downtown workshops – and the sound of the odd hammer.
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Cruise-ship entertainers from 2016-05-19T12:00
From glitzy dance numbers and well-loved show tunes to conga lines, entertainment is key to cruising success. Monocle's Robert Bound grabs a lounger and joins in the fun.
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Healthy architecture from 2016-05-17T13:00
How can architects, designers, retailers and city planners embrace a new vernacular that delivers places that leave us feeling better about our lives? Our fourth Quality of Life Conference film exp...
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King’s Cross: urban transformation from 2016-05-12T19:30
Regeneration on a human scale is at the heart of property developer Argent’s vision for London’s King’s Cross. Monocle Films explores the reality of its urban concept.
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Time for a hospitality refresh from 2016-05-10T13:00
From nation to brand, city hall to hotel, who is doing hospitality well and offering benchmarks for experiences that are genuine, reliable and believable? This Monocle Quality of Life Conference fi...
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