Monday 25 September

The Globalist on Monocle Radio: Former diplomat Lew Lukens discusses the looming US government shutdown, as time runs out for Congress to act.

Monocle Radio
The Globalist 57 min listen

‘I wanted to open a place where we could democratise access to the arts, with a programme that is thought-provoking and promotes debate.’

– Karl Hadife, film director

Magazine 8 min read

During fashion weeks, it’s only a matter of time before an overarching theme emerges to define the season. Last week in Milan, the theme was change – not just sartorial change but a radical transformation of brands’ identities and business strategies. Some of the city’s most revered fashion houses, including Gucci, Tom Ford, Bally and Ferragamo, have been subject to rebrands under new creative directors. In most cases, the process follows a similar formula: new executive appointments, a new logo, redesigned shops and a new aesthetic or re-edition of archival clothing.

Featured podcasts and chapters

Mark Vanhoenacker

Belgian-American pilot, author and writer, Mark Vanhoenacker, joins Georgina Godwin at Monocle’s studio in London to discuss his third book ‘Imagine a City: a Pilot’s Love Letter to the World’s Greatest Cities’. The book chronicles his journey from dreaming of glittering metropolises as a child in Massachusetts to exploring the world as a pilot. Vanhoenacker discusses everything from his love for language learning, his affinity for Japanese culture and his lengthy aviation career.

Meet the Writers 407 27 min listen

The future of Syria

A wave of protests across government-controlled areas of Syria gathered momentum this week, with demonstrators demanding regime change. Is a future without Bashar al-Assad still possible for Syria? Andrew Mueller speaks to Leila Molana-Allen, Firas Maksad, Lina Khatib, and William Patey.

The Foreign Desk 505 32 min listen

The Hydra Book Club and ‘Red’ magazine

We mark the opening of the Hydra Book Club on the Greek island of the same name and talk about their new journal with Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal. Plus: Sarah Tomczak from ‘Red’ magazine celebrates 25 years of the title.

The Stack 576 27 min listen

Graphic prints, reviving an icon and a love letter to figs

As September arrives and the leaves begin to turn gold, we cosy up at Manzi’s, a revived icon in Soho, London. We also pay a visit to the studio of fashion label Elliss, known for its graphic prints, unique silhouettes and sustainable credentials, and meet author Kelechi Okafor to talk about her debut book ‘Edge of Here’. Plus: a love letter to figs.

Konfekt Korner 31 49 min listen

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The Continental Shift

The Continental Shift is where our editors bring you three hours of curated music from Europe and beyond, with nu-disco from Oslo, jazzy soul from Stockholm and cutting-edge sounds from London.

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Monday 25 September

Former diplomat Lew Lukens discusses the looming US government shutdown, as time runs out for Congress to act. Plus: how stable are Libya’s political structures and what price will Russia and China expect for helping to reconstruct Derna? And what can asteroid dust tell us about our origins?

The Globalist 1 hour listen

‘The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2023’

We discuss UBS’s annual report that assesses urban housing markets around the world and gauge the “bubble risk” in residential property markets in 25 major cities. The 2023 edition looks at the effect of the abrupt end of the low-interest-rate environment. With Matthias Holzhey, Dean Turner and Jonathan Woloshin.

The Bulletin with UBS 20 min listen

Neil Blackmore

British author Neil Blackmore’s third novel, ‘The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle’, was shortlisted for the Polari Prize for LGBT+ fiction, while his 2021 novel, ‘The Dangerous Kingdom of Love’, was included in ‘The Times’ list of the best historical fiction. He speaks to Georgina Godwin about ‘Radical Love’, published earlier this year, and attitudes to sexual identity and morality in Regency England. He also talks about his unexpected popularity among German readers, his 20-year hiatus from writing and what it truly means to be radical.

Meet the Writers 25 min listen

Live from London

Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Vincent McAviney on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle\'s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé in Seville, and we get the latest news from Dakar with Mary Fitzgerald.

Monocle on Sunday 58 min listen

Latest Films

Monocle preview: October issue, 2023

Monocle’s bumper October issue gives you plenty of bang for your buck. Our new Retail Awards honour the shopkeepers bringing refined and original ideas to the world’s high streets and out autumn Style Directory will ensure that you look the part when you hit the town. Elsewhere, we meet Milan’s elegantly dressed older women, question the relevance of the UN and the mayor of Dallas tells us how the city is staying safe. Order your copy today.

1 min video

The naked truth

Residents of Munich know how to dress impeccably – but some also know how to get undressed, outdoors and in the middle of the city. Monocle Films meets members of the German Association for Free Body Culture who bare it all.

2 min video

Made in Bavaria

Bavaria’s rich manufacturing heritage shows that there is more to the region than the Alps, sausages and beer. Monocle Films takes a tour behind the scenes of renowned art materials manufacturers Faber-Castell, Gmund Papier mill and Theresienthal glassmakers to explore how traditional ways of making have endured thanks to a legacy of familial entrepreneurship.

3 min video

Why traditional fashion thrives in Germany

Lederhosen and dirndls aren’t just donned for Oktoberfest in southern Germany; tracht has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years with many wearing these traditional clothes every day. Monocle Films travels across the region to meet the makers and retailers who are successfully keeping this traditional heritage alive while adapting it for contemporary tastes.

4 min video

Latest issue

Issue 167 ∙ October 2023

Monocle’s bumper October issue gives you plenty of bang for your buck. Our new Retail Awards honour the shopkeepers bringing refined and original ideas to the world’s high streets and out autumn Style Directory will ensure that you look the part when you hit the town. Elsewhere, we meet Milan’s elegantly dressed older women, question the relevance of the UN and the mayor of Dallas tells us how the city is staying safe.

Previous issues

Issue 166 ∙ September 2023

Ready to go? Great. Because Monocle’s September issue is all about getting out there, covering fresh ground and seeing the world anew. We survey the world of transport, from the leading presidential jets and futuristic sea gliders to Europe’s bike-building capital and the appeal of the mini Microlino. Plus: Mongolia’s geopolitical balancing act, Fendi’s artisanal investment and America’s poet laureate.

Issue 165 ∙ July/August 2023

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 gardening in Hiroshima, dining in Marseille and dancing in Mexico City. Plus: how Bratislava’s bass-playing, architect mayor is helping the city to find its groove.

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Back on solid ground

Art and music have been a driving force behind the cultural and literal recovery of the earthquake-struck Italian city that is reopening to the world.

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Top of the class

It’s not just what you learn; it’s also where you learn it. From a school that’s open to the elements to a curvaceous nursery, architecture can help to give children a head start in life. We visit three educational institutions with designs that pass with flying colours.

15 min read

Close encounters

Luxury fashion brand Mytheresa uses global get-togethers to charm its army of VIP customers.

5 min read

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Featured podcasts and chapters

Mark Vanhoenacker

The future of Syria

The Hydra Book Club and ‘Red’ magazine

Graphic prints, reviving an icon and a love letter to figs

On air now

The Continental Shift

Latest Podcasts

Monday 25 September

‘The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2023’

Neil Blackmore

Live from London

Latest Films

Monocle preview: October issue, 2023

The naked truth

Made in Bavaria

Why traditional fashion thrives in Germany

Latest issue

Issue 167 ∙ October 2023

Previous issues

Issue 166 ∙ September 2023

Issue 165 ∙ July/August 2023

Free to read in this issue

Back on solid ground

Top of the class

Close encounters

Featured products

MONOCLE Swim & Sun: A Monocle Guide

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Porter Shoulder bag

Monocle The Monocle Book of Japan

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