Ten building blocks to solve the housing crisis
Constructing more homes is just part of the answer. Here, our manifesto presents creative solutions to society’s bricks-and-mortar problem.
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ADVENTURE AWAITS
The only clothes you need for a short-haul sojourn
Take inspiration from this travel-ready selection, featuring New Balance trainers, luxury timepieces and a Rimowa suitcase to keep your accessories safe.
Summer travel briefings: New hotels to visit this year
From a design-focused mini-break in Mexico to a serene health retreat in Bali, we survey the season’s top destinations.
A sleep expert’s top three tips for beating jet lag
Avoiding the grogginess begins days before you even set foot in the airport.
The best technology for your travels
Our always-on-the-go technology correspondent shares some top gadgets designed with mobility in mind.
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The art of collecting and why people do it
Three collectors throw light on their acquisitions, ranging from contemporary sculpture and pop art to works by young Indian artists.
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It’s time to embrace the season with new styles from the Monocle Shop
The new Monocle capsule collection, developed in-house by our dedicated team and made in Portugal, is a considered blend of fabrics and styles to help you look sharp all day.
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The five best sando shops in Paris
Parisians famously adore bread and they also love Japanese food. Join the two and you’ve uncovered a new market, as have several restaurants in the capital selling ‘sandos’ – delicious Japanese milk-bread lunches.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating 10 years in Merano, Saturday 12 July 2025
Tyler Brûlé and Mats Klingberg invite you to our summer party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Monocle’s Merano outpost.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, 4 – 6 September 2025
Our Quality of Life Conference, which this year takes place in Barcelona this year, assembles the world’s boldest thinkers, industry leaders and creative talent for a real conversation on the things that matter to…
