Design / Fashion
Monocolumn
Thursday 13 May
The new pin-ups of American design
The July 1961 issue of Playboy featured an unlikely line-up of (fully clothed) playmates.
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Affairs / Politics
Monocolumn
Sunday 21 October
The second round of the mayoral elections
Regular listeners to Monocle 24 will know that I recently spoke about how São Paulo was at risk of electing a populist mayor, a move that would undoubtedly damage the image of the city. How wrong I was.
Culture / Society
Monocolumn
Thursday 15 July
The growth of Polish Pride
At first glance, the idea seemed risky at best. After Madrid, Stockholm and Zürich, this year’s EuroPride, Europe’s biggest gay parade, is set to be hosted in Warsaw, Poland’s capital.
Affairs / Automotive
Monocolumn
Thursday 13 September
Sporting greats aren’t always on the track
Professor Sid Watkins, who died on Wednesday evening at the age of 84, unified Formula 1 motor racing.
Affairs / Politics
Monocolumn
Friday 9 October
Prizes for promises
Arizona State University, never the most scholarly of American institutions, caused a modest commotion this spring after announcing plans to deny its graduation speaker the typical recognition of an honorary degree.
Affairs / Politics
Europe briefing
Four young countries hold autumn elections, Finland's celebrity priests cause consternation, and Italy's drivers have a death wish.
Edits / Food & Drink
Monocle travel guide
This month Monocle visits a new luxury retail behemoth in Milan, a Yemeni coffee outlet in Tokyo and a Copenhagen restaurant serving New Nordic food at affordable prices.
Design / Retail
Man of the moment
While the Milan menswear shows make the press, the real business is done at the Pitti Immagine Uomo menswear show in Florence. *Monocle* was there to see the designs that won deals and fill its fantasy wardrobe.