It’s time to bring the literary café back to the heart of European society
“Most interesting cultural things emanate from restaurants,” Jeremy King told Monocle when he showed us around his newest project in London – the revitalisation of the beloved Simpson’s in the Strand. Yet today, hospitality isn’t geared around cooking…
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Fashion’s 2026 reset: What the industry leaders are forecasting for the year ahead
Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, speaks to United Arrows’ Hirofumi Kurino for an idea of what’s in store for 2026 fashion.
Ten iconic European design pieces to cosy up your living space this winter
Make your house as salubrious and snug as a ski lodge with a selection of our favourite interior pieces for the colder months.
See inside The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas
From Bjarke Ingels’ harbour-inspired Brick to Naoto Fukasawa’s craned-in Hiroshima, The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas – available to buy now – reveals how 50 of the world’s top architects and designers sit, think…
The five architecture and design books you should be gifting this Christmas
Top up your design knowledge and spruce up your coffee table with these five Monocle-recommended monographs.
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How Europe’s airports must prepare for an increasingly drone-prone 2026
As the presence of drones in airspace become increasingly disruptive to air traffic, it’s time that the West finds better solutions to defend its skies against incursions.
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23 well-designed gifts to give the interiors-obsessive in your life
Our line-up of tasteful treats will help to make this festive season one to remember.
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Where to keep warm this season: From a homely Slovenian retreat to a historic inn in Austria
We hike up the mountains of Slovenia for a stay that also serves delectable and visit a much-loved revived hotel in Austria. Plus: mix yourself a top tipple courtesy of Charles Ingvar.
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Hitachi Energy: Powering Purpose
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Louisiana, USA – Case Study 2
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Living traditions
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Powering Purpose
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City to Dune – Part 3 of 3
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Winning formula
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Field of dreams
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Morocco Now: Ready for kickoff
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas at The Monocle Shop, Merano – 23 December
Join us on Monday 23 December for a festive evening with ribollita, Glühwein and a seasonal edit of Monocle favourites.
The Monocle Pop-up Shop, St Moritz – 4 December 2025 –– 31 March 2026
Drop by for a warming coffee or hot chocolate and explore our edit of Monocle products and reads for the colder months.
