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Editor’s letter: Into autumn’s glow
As the orange glow of autumn beckons, now is the perfect time to do some catching up. If you feel that you have missed out on any recent developments, monocle has you covered, from vintage…
Why national dress is back in fashion
Pride, joy and the power of tradition are coalescing to make young people across the globe take delight in traditional styles.
Opinion
While Art Basel Paris boasts grandeur and scale, it’s often the cooler, more intimate fairs that leave a lasting impression
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Istanbul musician Melike Sahin’s literary lyrics and stage presence have helped create a modern diva
Turkey’s music scene is so vibrant and eclectic that many Western stars are unheard of here. This homegrown dominance became even more unassailable in the mid-2010s when a period of political turbulence led to…
The unseen influence of Fathia Elaouni in Moroccan public discourse
The radio presenter has turned her station into a vital public forum for challenging leaders and open debate.
A cultural renaissance in Salzkammergut is reviving art and history
How a small team is leading the Salzkammergut region’s charge as a European Capital of Culture.
Five veteran journalists discuss the future of news in the face of tech failures and election
Traditional news reporting is changing fast, yet despite the carnage wrought by the internet, many trusted journalists hold firm.
The cultural agenda for autumn 2024
Haute couture on the big screen, kiosk culture in the US and a Thai filmmaker’s Paris presence.
Interview: Vittorio Angelone on what makes something funny, and permission to laugh
Can we take a joke any more?
What you’ve missed. Autumn 2024.
You’ve perused the trade press, thumbed the newspapers and kept your ear to the ground, we know, but with so much happening, even the best of us overlook things. That’s why our journalists have…
