Japanese bars
Pull up a pew to discover classic Japanese bars with soothing lighting, knowledgeable and immaculately turned-out bar staff and loyal clientele.
Feb 04, 2016•3 min
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The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, Vienna, Austria
Our intimate gathering returns in 2016 and this time it will take place in Vienna. Monocle invites you to a weekend of great debate, good conversation and peerless hospitality – and some fun nights too. It’s a weekend where contacts can be made, ideas nurtured and horizons expanded. Join our editors, correspondents and key thinkers in discussing topics ranging from architecture to independent retail, transport to healthy living. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the con...
Jan 22, 2016•2 min
Rio de Janeiro: The Monocle Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro is one of few global cities that strikes a balance between cosmopolitan hub and natural wonder. As well as its openness and unique mix of people, the city has a wide range of galleries, restaurants and world-famous beaches. Our new travel guide will help you discover every pocket of the city. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-rio-d...
Jan 19, 2016•4 min
Monocle preview: February issue
We hope the February issue will make a good first impression – because it’s all about the art of hospitality. As part of our service you can discover the results of our reader survey, get a lesson from the schools moulding the next generation of maître d’s and visit the design firms creating welcoming interiors. Plus all the usual reports and pictures from around the world. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-90/).
Jan 18, 2016•2 min
Antwerp: A Monocle Guide
For The Forecast we journeyed through Antwerp sampling the best in business, art, food and design that the historic Belgium city has to offer. The Flemish-speaking outpost may have had its golden age in the 16th century but we believe it’s having a renaissance. Here’s a preview of what to look forward to in our new Antwerp City Survey.
Dec 10, 2015•3 min
Christmas shopping in Bassano del Grappa
Monocle films indulges in a spot of festive retail in an idyllic Italian city. Join us for the best in fashion, books, sweets and more.
Dec 07, 2015•5 min
Vienna: Capital charisma
We take a grand tour of an age-old favourite; the Austrian capital combines regal grandeur with a new-found finesse in everything from culture to food, art and design.
Nov 19, 2015•3 min
Monocle preview: December/January issue
There's a distinctly festive feel to our double issue: in amongst our annual Soft Power Survey and pull-out Vienna guide there's Christmas shopping in Bassano del Grappa and a special mini version of our newspaper Alpino. 'Tis the season, after all... Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-89/).
Nov 18, 2015•3 min
Miami: The Monocle Travel Guide
Miami has a lot going for it: its shoreline, year-round warm weather and diverse population. Our new travel guide will help you explore the neighbourhoods to discover its full potential. We’ll introduce you to the dynamic art scene, the best bars and restaurants and everything in-between. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Miami is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-miami/).
Nov 17, 2015•4 min
Istanbul: The Monocle Travel Guide
Beneath its inimitable skyline, Istanbul is a teeming, triumphant metropolis that is constantly being remade and reimagined – as our cinematic portrait explores. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Istanbul is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-istanbul/).
Nov 10, 2015•4 min
Madrid: The Monocle Travel Guide
Madrid has thrown off the shackles of tradition: what was once a buttoned-down bastion of conservatism has become Spain’s unabashed centre of the avant-garde. Monocle films visits the city to discover a melting pot of talent, taste and tenacity. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Madrid is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-madrid).
Nov 03, 2015•3 min
Opening up
Turquoise waters, Mediterranean coastline and imposing Taurus mountain range in the background: Antalya’s natural beauty rightly earned it the nickname, “Gateway to the Turkish Riviera”. But with major diplomatic meetings and infrastructure projects in the pipeline, the coastal town is now proving that it can also be a centre of culture, hospitality and sports. We visit a new contemporary art gallery, independent hotels and cafés, as well as the 14 verdant golf courses of Belek – including the M...
Oct 26, 2015•4 min
Property Prospectus: Turin
Large-scale manufacturing is on the wane in Turin. Discover how the Regio Parco area is making use of empty industrial spaces to create a new, independent vibe.
Oct 22, 2015•6 min
Monocle preview: November issue
The latest issue has an interior furnished with our second Design Directory of the year; find out how to build a happier home and optimise your office space. Elsewhere in the magazine we travel to a Baltic boomtown and South Tyrolean brewery – and scope out Bavaria with a special regional survey. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-88/).
Oct 19, 2015•3 min
Kioskafe - London launch
To celebrate the launch of Monocle’s first [Kioskafe](http://kioskafe.com/) in Paddington, we talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about the concept, branding and enduring appeal of print.
Oct 02, 2015•5 min
Bangkok: The Monocle Travel Guide
Bangkok is a city both liberal and traditional, where outsiders are always welcome but few can gain a true understanding of the capital’s intricacies. The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok will steer you to our favourite hotels and retailers, lesser-known neighbourhoods, tasty restaurants and street-side bars where Bangkok’s bright young things party until the early hours. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/bo...
Oct 01, 2015•3 min
Monocle preview: October issue
Our October issue is a sharp survey of good looks, bright fashion and retail details, bringing you the designers, brands and shopkeepers who are shaping the worlds of style and handsome commerce. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-87/).
Sep 18, 2015•3 min
Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes
From warmly lit interiors to polished wood furniture, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes is a survey of everything you need to build the residence you want. From architects to apprentices, design-shop owners to gardeners, you’ll meet inspiring people and snatch an idea or two that is built to last. Available to buy online now at [The Monocle Shop.](/shop/product/757804/the-monocle-guide-to-cosy-homes/)
Sep 01, 2015•2 min
Monocle preview: September issue
Our September issue establishes itself as a business leader with our annual Entrepreneurs Guide, a packed portfolio of setting up, succession, salesmen and lots more. Plus, meet our cover stars: a family firm of furry friends. Available now at [The Monocle Shop.](/shop/magazine/other/issue-86/)
Aug 17, 2015•3 min
Hong Kong: The Monocle Travel Guide
Hong Kong is more diverse than you’d imagine. Navigate the futuristic skyways connecting office towers and you’ll pass over temples from which incense smoke trails towards the heavens. The Monocle Travel Guide to Hong Kong takes you on a journey from the best dining spots and side-street food stalls to rich retail experiences. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Hong Kong is available now at [The Monocle Shop.](/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/)
Jul 31, 2015•3 min
Tokyo: The Monocle Travel Guide
In a city where choice is everywhere, The Monocle Travel Guide to Tokyo will navigate you through some of our favourite corners of this vast metropolis. Expect to fall in love with the dazzling food, sumptuous shopping and the most courteous residents you’ll ever meet. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Tokyo is available now at [The Monocle Shop.](/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-tokyo/)
Jul 25, 2015•3 min
Waterside Expo: Helsinki
The Helsinki Swimming Stadium, originally earmarked for the 1940 Olympic Games, is a winning attraction in the Finnish capital. An oasis among lush lawns where residents come for relaxation and training – after the compulsory jump, that is.
Jul 23, 2015•2 min
The Monocle Restaurant Awards
For Monocle’s first ever Restaurant Awards our editorial team has whipped up a list of our 50 favourite restaurants. These are the places we would go back to for the food, hospitality, great chefs, old-school staff, lively manner and perfect dining rooms. Monocle films invites you to join us for breakfast in Toronto, lunch in Forte dei Marmi and dinner in Stockholm.
Jul 20, 2015•7 min
The Monocle Escapist
Welcome to our new summer magazine: The Escapist. As the name suggests, the publication has a travel edge but also explores, explains and reveals 10 cities around the world in more depth than any travel magazine. You can also find fresh fashion, observations and journey-themed essays, alongside our considered round-up of the world's top 50 restaurants. Available now at [The Monocle Shop.](/shop/magazine/other/the-escapist-2015/)
Jul 15, 2015•2 min
The Monocle Summer Party
To celebrate Monocle’s 2015 Quality of Life Survey, editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and AkzoNobel hosted a midsummer party at our London headquarters. The event provided an opportunity to honour this year’s winners and celebrate the best cities to call home.
Jul 01, 2015•3 min
Monocle preview: June issue
Featuring our fast-paced annual Transport Survey, our latest issue is out now. From pioneering high-speed-rail connections to open-plan airports, kooky new cars and cute ways to commute, we round up the most innovative ways to traverse the globe, plus our usual perfectly formed edit of culture, design, business and global affairs.
May 15, 2015•2 min
Inventory: March must-haves
From spicing up your lettercraft to adding class to your condiment cupboard, plus timeless additions to your kitchen, wardrobe and workspace, here are this month’s most covetable commodities from issue 81 of Monocle.
Mar 05, 2015•2 min
Japanese mascots
As their cutesy, cartoon profiles – and fanbases – continue to soar, Japan's cuddly collection of corporate mascots has come to inhabit a central part of the nation's identity. We meet these celebrated creations and the people who bring them to life.
Feb 19, 2015•3 min
Bean and gone: Tokyo cafés
Look past the dominance of the big chains in Tokyo and you will find a world of fiercely independent coffee shops. Monocle's Fiona Wilson pays tribute.
Feb 05, 2015•3 min
Made in London
Globes, spoons and weaving: Monocle films drops in on three makers helping to reinvigorate the British capital’s artisanal heartbeat.
Jan 29, 2015•7 min
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