Product Archive
Small travel organiser
One of To & Fro's most popular products. This small travel organiser is made by one of Japan's leading ultra-light fabric manufacturers, Kajif. The item's nylon fabric is waterproof and semitransparent, making packing that little bit easier. What is more, it features exclusive To & Fro X Monocle co-branding.
T-shirt “Live better”
Deck yourself out in some Monocle-approved merch. Made in Portugal with 100 per cent cotton, this jersey has a thicker, more durable feel to it. Printed on the front is the simple message: “Live better”; the reverse features Monocle branding.
Hungary Today
Created in partnership with Visit Hungary, Hungary Today offers a take on the country that moves beyond postcard imagery. Our recommendations highlight great places to sleep, eat and experience each destination in a way that acknowledges their identities and invites further exploration. This is not a checklist but an invitation to tune into Hungary’s many layers.
Candle Four: Yoyogi
We’ve teamed up with Comme des Garçons once more to develop our latest signature candle. Bring into your home the woody scent of a run through Tokyo’s Yoyogi park on a crisp morning. Featuring notes of cypress, chamomile and oakmoss, this candle will bring the freshness of that experience to your interior with the calming flicker of a flame.
City bag
This bag sits on the hip and is designed to keep all your valuables close by. The front flap closes securely with two snap buttons, and has a zip pocket on the back for your keys and wallet. It also includes a foldaway tote for that last minute farmers’ market stop. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.
The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs
A job for life is hard to come by but what about a vocation that helps you live well? This is the upbeat starting point of The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs, a handbook that’s designed to encourage, inspire and perhaps even gently prod readers into taking the plunge and starting something for themselves. Inside you’ll find canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to base your business and advice from more than 50 industry experts on everything from finding funding to scaling up. There are ideas and opportunities for everyone from a first-timer with a dream to seasoned entrepreneurs mulling over their next venture. This isn’t about getting rich quick but rather a handbook for those interested in building something with integrity. Could your next venture help revive a high street along the way? What about making something that lasts and treads a little lighter, or creating something you'd be proud to pass on to the next generation? Isn’t it time you turned the page? Let’s get started then.
The Monocle Book of Japan
Japan may be one of the world’s biggest economies, a global leader in everything from architecture to food and a country whose brands have flourished around the world, but it remains a bit of a mystery. Somehow it is simultaneously familiar and hard to fathom or it has been, until now. This book is the culmination of years of reporting across the country by Monocle and it delivers a unique insight into the people, places and products that define Japan. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply curious, The Monocle Book of Japan will unpack the nation for you. We’ll take you from snowy Hokkaido in the north to the tropical southern islands of Okinawa and, along the way, deep-dive into the worlds of culture, design, retail and more. It’s Japan revealed as never before.
The Monocle Book of the Nordics
Following in the footsteps of our best-selling titles The Monocle Book of Italy and The Monocle Book of Japan, this is a thrilling exploration of Europe’s northernmost reaches. The Nordic region has long fostered a distinct set of values that have helped its nations excel in quiet diplomacy, thoughtful design and reasoned debate and Monocle’s editors have returned time and again for inspiration on how to live better. Looking beyond the frozen expanses, thick forests and towering mountains, The Monocle Book of the Nordics uncovers the folks, firms and stories that help the region rank highly in everything from art and architecture to eating and living well. Join us as we meet the retailers reaching higher in Reykjavk, experience Helsinki’s hottest hospitality, introduce you to Norway’s most notable designers and deliver the Danish dishes not to be missed. We might even swing past a Swedish crayfish party and strip off at a sauna or two.
Snowman 15 lamp
This portable Snowman 15 lamp by South Korea’s lighting specialists ILKW is a masterclass in pleasing light design. Featuring a light, smooth globe that spreads light evenly in all directions, the lamp is created from a single piece of Japanese-made resin, meaning no joint points break up the light’s diffusion. Winner of Monocle’s 2025 Design Award for best portable light.
Founded in South Korea’s Daegu, ILKW has specialised in luxurious lighting design for more than six decades. Offering a range of glowing bulbs and lamps, ILKW was featured in Monocle’s Salone del Mobile newspaper in 2025.
Coffee table book: Edition 21
Lifestylehotels’ The Book 21st Edition spotlights beautiful stays around the world for the modern traveller. Taking its readers from Japan to the Alps over 350 pages of design-led hotels, it’s a celebration of architecture, sustainability and mindfulness.
