Monocle Films
Pillars of the community
In front of a crowd of thousands, Catalonians of all ages team up to construct complex human towers or castells, a powerful display of regional identity, unity and fun. We report on this feat…
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The Chiefs 2025: Join us
In April, Monocle’s global leadership conference heads to Jakarta. Join Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and our senior editors for our fourth gathering of global business leaders. From valuable industry forecasts to practical advice on…
Singapore: Adventures in craft
Let us introduce you to ten makers who bring craft to life by developing cultural dialogues and adding new twists to traditional practices. Each of their compelling stories cements Singapore’s position at the centre…
Monocle Tokyo Christmas Market 2024
The Tokyo edition of the Monocle Christmas Market brought seasonal cheer to the charming Tomigaya district by leafy Yoyogi Park. Mulled wine was poured with abandon as visitors perused a fine selection of products…
Monocle London Christmas Market 2024
The London edition of The Monocle Christmas Market is now a fine-tuned machine with Santa, reindeer, bountiful tombola and aSwedish choir all part of the programme. On 14 and 15 December we welcomed readers…
Welcome to the world of Monocle
Want to know what makes us – and our readers – tick? This short film about our publications, broadcasts, events, community and retail ventures will fill you in. Since 2007, Monocle has grown from…
A day in the life of a kiosk
French newspaper kiosks might have evolved but they still play a key role in the life of Paris. And there’s one that has become a star in its own right – Le Kiosque de…
Proteca’s FreeWalker GL suitcase
Proteca’s 50-litre FreeWalker GL is the latest addition to our ever-expanding range of travel products. Made at the Akabira Factory in Hokkaido by Japan’s leading luggage manufacturer Ace – a specialist in suitcase technology…
France: The Monocle Handbook
In Monocle’s latest publication, France: The Monocle Handbook, you’ll discover our most cherished Gallic spots. We tour the country, from Marseille to Montpellier, Biarritz to Brittany, stopping by the best bistros, elegant ateliers and…
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
Ikuchijima: Japanese island revival
The best hospitality projects delight visitors as much as locals. In this vein, businessman Yuta Oka transformed a series of historic buildings in the small town of Setoda into charming inns, a coffee roaster, a…
