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 you want design inspiration or business nous. Order your copy at the [Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1684416/).
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 protests in Lebanon have changed the mindset of its citizens and celebrate the City of Lights in the Paris 75, with 'Les Echos'. Plus: who to call if you need a T-rex. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1692993/issue-132/)
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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 into its Alpine attractions, entrepreneurial clout and hands-on craft culture. Our journalists reveal how the Habsburg’s changed history and how the nation is setting an example for the rest of the world. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1678286/issue-131/)
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 experiment in Cartagena, tales from the folk who quit their jobs and followed a different course, and a new museum in Miami. Plus: Amanda Lear’s ‘last meal’, the road to architectural enlightenment in Rouen and some sporty suggestions for 2020. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/co...
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 as inspiring stories from Indonesia, Greece, India and more. Ready? You soon will be. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1622580/the-forecast-2020/)
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 a Christmas gift guide and our inaugural Soft Power Awards too? Let’s do this. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1622601/issue-129/)
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 more courtesy of a smart spread of experts. There’s plenty more to enjoy too – consider this your invite to do just that. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1602954/issue-128/)
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 Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1583241/the-entrepreneurs-2019/).
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 minute. We also find out who owns the weather, pull up a pew with Nicola Sturgeon and preview a season of cultural delights. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1586736/issue-127/)
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 fewer hours? Our latest issue will help you to answer those questions and a lot more besides. Job done. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1570808/issue-126/).
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 venues that our editors and correspondents have dined at and delighted in. Get your fill of that – and plenty more nourishing features – by picking up a copy today.
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 also got a rundown of riverside retreats, a special listing of cultural pursuits and advice on being a good citizen. Be sure to find room in your beach bag for the July/August issue. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1536948/issue-125/)
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. You’ll also meet a couple of private detectives, Norway’s prime minister and a convoy of American truckers. Let’s roll. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1513511/issue-124/)
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 why Biarritz is the perfect fit and much more. Please proceed to check-in… Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1509733/the-escapist-2019/)
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 of thinkers unpacking architecture, entrepreneurship, media, retail, entertainment and more. Book your ticket [here](https://conference.monocle.com).
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 see why. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1488992/the-monocle-guide-to-shops-kiosks-and-markets/)
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 Georgian brutalism: all covered in our latest issue. Come in and have a look around. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1489275/issue-123/)
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 features, as well as an in-depth retail survey and a smartly turned-out style directory. Things are hotting up… Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1473872/issue-122/).
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 French navy is riding high to popstars setting the global agenda. Buy your copy now. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1457924/issue-121/).
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 scallops. [Buy your copy](/shop/product/1441641/issue-120/) now to find out why Monocle is fit for purpose.
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 are a few simple gratifying steps to keep you smiling. Enjoy.
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 months.
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 aplenty; you can also toast 2019 with our Soft Power Survey, which is full of the nations to watch. Cheers! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1406059/issue-119/).
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 interview with Malaysia's PM and an in-depth discussion about branding. Where to start? Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1392186/issue-118/).
We introduce you to the faces and places we saw on our journey from New Orleans to New Mexico.
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 the outspoken Tom Ford and check out Chicago to meet the team fighting Trump. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1375067/issue-117/).
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 industry players, destination reports and, for good measure, a road trip from New Orleans to New Mexico. Come along for the ride. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1370616/the-escapist-2018/).
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.
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. If all else fails, you can always join the French Foreign Legion. Get busy! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-116/).
