Trump wants to censor the semiquincentennial – but museums have other ideas
Despite concerted pressure from the White House to only present “a positive view of American history”, curators are responding to the nation’s 250th anniversary by letting the past speak for itself.
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France’s next dining revolution might start before lunch
The ‘bouillon’ revival has proved that old traditions can bring back purpose to eating out. Could ‘mâchon’, a historic Lyonnaise feast, now do the same for the morning meal?
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Inside The Peninsula Hong Kong’s stunning shopping arcade, the birthplace of the city’s luxury-retail scene
The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s premier shopping destination, shaped by history and a considered curation of speciality shops and fashion houses.
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Thailand: The Monocle Handbook
The sixth instalment in our Handbook series is a practical and inspirational guide to this beloved corner of Southeast Asia. Order your copy today and start dreaming up your sunny getaway.
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Monocle x Cravan in Zürich and Paris
Join us at Monocle in Zürich and Paris for an evening with Franck Audoux of Cravan.
Monocle Badi Market Zurich, 30 May
Slip into the summer season at our annual Badi market in Zurich. We’ll have summer essentials, cool drinks and summery snacks ready for you to browse and enjoy.
Monocle in Athens
From 23 April, a curated selection of Monocle products will be available at The Store at The Ilisian, a new retail space within the Conrad Athens, which is one of the hottest openings this…
Monocle in Shanghai, 25 April – 30 June
Our first pop-up shop and café in Shanghai at the Jing An Kerry Centre. Enjoy good coffee and classic bites from the Monocle Café in a space designed for reading and browsing.
Monocle at Thuma New York, 01 May – 31 May
This May, Monocle will take up residence at Thuma’s New York flagship shop and café in Soho. Set within the brand’s calm, design-led space, the Monocle edit will present a curated selection of merchandise…
