Andy Burnham seems on course for Downing Street – but Keir Starmer hasn’t been a total failure
The Greater Manchester mayor’s by-election victory puts him on a collision course with the prime minister. Should he take the Labour crown, he’ll have three years to prepare for the bigger battle with Reform.
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Travel across L’Empordà, Spain – a coastline of storied hotels, seafront tables and surrealist heritage
Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Med, the Catalan region pioneered high-end Spanish tourism in the 1930s – and its classic sense of glamour remains undimmed.
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The best new books, films, museums and albums in June
Listen to music by Kelsey Lu, see Willem de Kooning in Chicago, watch Steven Spielberg’s latest and read about ‘dangerous art’.
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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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Inside Prada Frames 2026
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EVENTS
Monocle in Athens
A 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 summer. Expect a considered…
Zürich Airport pop-up, from 19 June
Monocle is back at Zürich Airport, just outside duty free on the first floor. Stop by to explore Swiss goods and Monocle products, including our newest print releases.
Monocle in St Moritz, from 26 June
Monocle returns to St Moritz for the summer season. Join us in the heart of the Engadine for a selection of seasonal essentials, latest print releases and our edit of Monocle products, from clothing…
Merano summer party, 11 July
Join us at Monocle’s Merano summer party. Meet our shop manager Linda, along with Monocle editors and colleagues, and browse a curated selection of summer favourites and the latest print releases.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, Lisbon, 3 – 5 September 2026
Three days of great hospitality in addition to thoughtful discussions with delegates and speakers from all over the world.
