The US is eyeing the closure of dozens of consulates, but a physical presence is worth every penny
While the US is implementing widespread closures of their embassies and consulates abroad, nations such as the UAE, Turkey and China are placing even more emphasis on physical representation in their foreign affairs.
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Light and shade: Sharp menswear styles to carry you into spring
Smarten up your wardrobe to navigate this season of contrasts and ever-changing weather.
What the Art Basel and UBS market report tells us about the state of the art world
After standing on the scales, feeling the chilly steel of the stethoscope on its chest and going, “Ahhhhh,” the global art market’s annual health check is complete. It arrives in the form of the…
Zegna’s ‘golden fleece’ material is a new language of elegance
The Italian fashion house’s finest merino-wool fabric, Vellus Aureum, strikes the right balance between innovation and tradition.
Book your tickets and pack your bags – we’re heading to Shanghai
Shanghai is on the up. Monocle’s new conference will bring together founders and business leaders in the city for practical insight on building brands, China’s changing consumer market and expanding across Asia.
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Monocle in conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney
Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, interviews Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, at the Embassy of Canada to Japan in Tokyo.
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Revival or ruin? The controversial €65m makeover of Madrid’s Torres de Colón
Once a defining part of the Spanish capital’s skyline, the renovated Torres de Colón has lost much of its eccentric charm. A reminder that ‘architecture doesn’t have to appeal to everyone’.
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How an American chef broke through the Parisian culinary scene to open Chez Carrie
Chef Carrie Solomon carved an unconventional path. After a personal loss, her new brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement became an act of resilience and a vibrant hub for the city’s culinary community.
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World Governments Summit 2026: Shaping our global future
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Widen your world with Turkish Airlines
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Sharjah Collection: Modern hospitality redefined
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Island of Light
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Welcome to Jing’an, the heart of Shanghai
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Hungary Today: A new adventure
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Portugal: A lifestyle choice
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Gateway to new cultures: A 24-hour city guide to Istanbul
Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency
Stone Island: Textures of tomorrow
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Martell: Horse Power
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Powering Purpose: The road to a global energy transition
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EVENTS
Hanami Markets, 28 March – 11 April, worldwide
An early spring gathering inspired by Japanese craft, community and the new season.
Victor Foxtrot at Monocle Merano, 17 April
Join us at the Monocle shop in Merano for an evening with Victor Foxtrot, the Hamburg-based design studio known for its furniture and lighting defined by clean forms, bold colour and precise craftsmanship.
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.
The Entrepreneurs Live, Shanghai, 29 April 2026
A gathering of founders and innovators shaping brands and building businesses in China – and scaling them beyond the region
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…
