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Issue 143

Monocle's springy May issue includes the launch of our first ever Design Awards. Expect 50 movers and shakers, from architects rethinking the built environment to fresh branding, smart ateliers and products to prize. Elsewhere in the issue we pass our verdict on president Biden's first 100 days in office, sit down with the Nato secretary-general to discuss the merits of fighting your corner and profile the soaring fortunes of the pet industry. As always, you'll also discover stylish finds for your wardrobe alongside a world of recipes, recommendations and ideas to spark your imagination: from weekend plans to starting a new venture. Plus: making a scene in Studio Babelsberg, Germany's answer to Hollywood.

Issue 134

Monocle's worldly-wise June issue is a special issue for special times. We hand over our pages to 50 leading voices and ask what's next for our cities, our homes, our businesses and much more. We have contributions from leading figures across the board; you'll want to know what they say. Elsewhere, we've amassed the ultimate cultural to-do list, including films, design finds, books and recipes. Plus: five talented photographers capture the essence of their cities in a state of flux. Curious? Then dive right in. 

The Forecast 2025

New ideas, bright predictions and the trends that will shape the year to come: Monocle's The Forecast will help you get in the groove as we move into 2025. With in-depth reporting about luxury fashion's new star apprentices, the places where the film industry is flourishing and which cities entrepreneurs are flocking to, you'll be full of inspiration for the months ahead. Plus: what the future holds for the world's greenest petrostate and why you should use more Post-its.

Salone del Mobile Special 2024

The Salone del Mobile Special is Monocle's dedicated design newspaper, providing indispensable coverage of the world's biggest furniture event in Milan. This jam-packed Berliner-sized paper goes beyond the trade halls in the Lombard capital too, covering other events including Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design, Venice Art Biennale, Design Miami, and New York's ICFF. Pick up a copy to hear from the people who are defining the design industry and learn about the products and trends that are breaking new ground at fair's in Milan and beyond.

Issue 136

Monocle's September issue celebrates the marvels of mobility while issuing a call to arms for us all to get outside and make the most of our cities. In a packed issue, we profile the transport movers making it a pleasure to get from A to B and highlight the small cities you'll want to settle in to start your next venture. Plus: a tasty Hungary survey. Let's get moving.

Issue 151

Monocle is 15 and our bumper March issue is a special edition packed with the kind of in-depth independent reporting that has made us a fixture of newsstands the world over. We assess how the media landscape has changed since we launched in 2007 and get right up to date with long reads on the Paris terror trial, South Korea's burgeoning cultural scene, the new business frontier in the US and much more. Let's celebrate. On newsstands 24 February.

Issue 135

Monocle's July/August issue is a celebration of the city – it spotlights the cities, leaders and luminaries shaping urban life for the better. We've doubled down on our reporting and scoured the globe for outposts of opportunity worth uncovering. Plus: we profile 20 urban projects that are adding a sense of purpose to planning: from skinny parks in Seoul to libraries in Nairobi and somewhere to swim in Stockholm. 

October 2024 – Issue 177

Monocle's new-look autumn fashion special includes big interviews, fresh insights and canny ideas to get you through the season in style. Plus: our editors introduce you to 25 brands to help with your wardrobe refresh, visit the openings that you might have missed and share in-depth reports on everything from policing in the US and the politics of national dress to why South Americans want to study in Madrid.

Issue 131

Why Austria? This smallish landlocked central European nation is quietly offering global lessons in everything from diplomacy to design (not to mention around the dining table). Our dedicated special takes an in-depth looking into everything from its Alpine attractions to entrepreneurial clout and hands-on craft culture. Our journalists unlock everything from how the Habsburg's changed history to hospitality and fresh lessons for the rest of the world. 

Konfekt – Issue 14

Let the fresh air in – Konfekt's spring issue is here to celebrate the promise of the new season. From a Belgian tree-grower to a bonsai master in Kyoto and a lush gardening shop in Vienna, our inaugural horticulture special will plant some bright ideas on how leafy additions can improve your surroundings – and your approach. Come with us on architecturally minded roadtrips through the volcanic island of Lanzarote and the tropical forests of Sri Lanka; from a modernist Alpine chalet to a minimalist Danish hut – via lunch with the doyenne of Milan's Salone del Mobile – our design special is packed with fresh dispatches. Be it in the crisp cotton of our fashion picks or the zing of Turkish recipes with a twist, there's plenty in these pages to inspire a sprightly seasonal reset.