Ed Stocker
Paddle power
As developers eye New York’s Gowanus Canal, Ed Stocker takes to the water in one of the city's grubbiest but most interesting corners.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
High fidelity
Inspired by Tokyo's jazz-kissa, venues for audiophiles are taking off globally. We explore three places where vinyl collections are played on some of the world’s best analogue equipment, with great drinks lists to match.
Talk to my agent
In an age of self-promotion, talent agents still hold immense value. We speak to four industry insiders from theatre, TV, photography and music about how their role has changed and what’s on the horizon.
Small packages
Looking to escape the metropolis to downsize? Our correspondents have come up with a definitive list of the world’s best small cities, offering a balance between culture and space to breathe.
Riding the waves
We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.
Food & Drink
Must-visit venues, including an Italian-Japanese restaurant in east London, a canny vineyard close to Tokyo and a kitchen with French-Japanese flair in New York.
Twelve stops for Christmas
Pondering where to pick up gifts this year? Let our editors guide you with their pick of the best shops, emporiums and design stores on the most inviting shopping streets around the globe.
Meet the winners Soft Power Awards 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Monocle’s Soft Power Awards. This year we’re celebrating those who are persuading the world in a subtler way.
Phoenix rising
After years of decline and near-bankruptcy, the denim giant’s CEO Chip Bergh has steered the company back to profitability.
