Product Archive
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.
Konfekt – Spring 2024
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.
Greece: The Monocle Handbook
Making time for a weekend trip to the Hellenic world or planning to stay a little longer? Greece: The Monocle Handbook, out now, makes for the perfect travel companion. We present our favourite spots across the country from rural tavernas to island retreats and Arcadian ski slopes. We’ve also scoured the country for its most skilled artisans, so take a trip and dive into our guide to Greek fashion, food and design. Plus: for those looking to put down roots we reveal the places to set up a home, the clubs to join and the architects to consult. It’s time to explore this ancient country afresh.
Swim & Sun: A Monocle Guide
In Monocle’s book, Swim & Sun, you'll find our pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip. We celebrate the joys of diving into the ocean, leaping into a river and allowing your limbs to stretch – and your mind to clear – as you simply swim. In its visually stunning pages, the guide celebrates the sunny pleasures on offer at our favourite beach clubs, urban pools and lakeside bathing spots. Pick up a copy and jump in. The water’s perfect.
FreeWalker GL suitcase
Proteca’s 50-litre FreeWalker GL offers a host of innovative features that embody the brand's ethos. The case features the label’s trademark Bearon wheels and Silent Caster technology for quiet, smooth rolling and manoeuvrability. Its rounded exterior, adorned in Monocle’s exclusive stylish olive hue, provides impact resistance and longevity, while the interior, complete with mesh compartments and pockets, offers efficient organisation. Complete with a TSA-approved lock and a luggage tag from Japan’s Brooklyn Museum, this suitcase is a reliable companion for both long-haul adventures and quick getaways.
Salone del Mobile Special 2021
Monocle���s unique series of newspapers is back with this special edition timed for Milan���s celebrated furniture fair ��� with a peek at what will be happening at other key events in the design agenda around the world over the coming months. Put together by Monocle���s design editor Nolan Giles, this high-quality print product unpacks the trends set to shape our homes and offices, introduces you to the best graduates and delivers a stellar line up of interviews. In addition, we tell you how to make the most of the Lombardy capital with tips on where to drink and dine. Whether you plan on attending, just like Italy, or want to be on top of the latest design news, it���s the newspaper that should be in your hands.
Issue 154
Monocle's June issue will get you where you need to go. Our mobility special delivers reports on electric planes, dinky buses and the new Motor City. And once you've arrived at your destination, our art survey shows you the top talents to seek out around the world. Plus: how will Ukraine be rebuilt?
Konfekt – Autumn 2024
Autumn is a time for harvesting – not just produce but also ripe ideas for a post-holiday reset. Konfekt's new issue will provide you with nourishing reads that will inspire projects and ideas to pursue over the coming months. From the Japanese island of Okinawa's secret to longevity to cooking on open fire in Upstate New York – via a languid picnic in Amsterdam and a journey through the farms of Norway's Trøndelag region – our food section is stuffed with a bounty of reports. Our wellness special will lead you from Budapest's grand bathhouses to spas in the Balearics and a Côte d'Azur retreat where you'll feel replenished and energised. Whether heading up the Andean peaks with an indomitable team of Bolivian climbers or touching down in a wooden home in Panama, this issue has plenty of room for outdoor pursuits and home comforts, including Korean dumplings and Austrian fleece-lined clogs for when the evenings draw in. Plus: sharp blazers, sumptuous coats and crisp shirting to prepare you for the new season.
Issue 159
Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey ranks the major players in the gentler aspects of the diplomacy game. How does your country fare? Elsewhere, we preview a potentially pivotal year for Taiwan, shine the light on Iraq's unlikely culture push and open the door to the best in refined retail from Hudson to Genoa.
Issue 142
Monocle's April issue is all about smartening up – this means everything from your business to your plans and your wardrobe. We sit down with a bumper crop of interviewees who are thinking big, from the UN Secretary General to the Estonian prime minister and Tony Blair to key players in the design and fashion industry. We revisit Beirut to see how this resilient city has rebuilt after the blast and press for answers behind the scenes at a key Hong Kong newspaper. Elsewhere we have a dashing style survey to keep you looking dapper this season, a sunny preview of our book about Italy and plenty in the way of recipes, recommendations and reportage.
