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The Monocle Travel Guide to Munich

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Munich is the capital of one of the oldest states in Europe so naturally its affinity with tradition runs deep. Yet, as well as having one foot in the old world, this southern German city has another firmly planted in the new.

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Saved by lapel

28 November 2024

You’ll want to wear an extra layer in winter, so why not make it a smart one? Now is the time to command the room and elevate your look with a crisp suit or jacket. And add extra interest with scarves, pocket squares and…

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Monocle on Fashion - Michael Kliger, Mytheresa CEO

24 October 2024

For the first episode of ‘Monocle on Fashion’, we sit down with Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger to discuss how the Munich-based retailer became the biggest success story in luxury e-commerce. We talk about curation, customer…

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Open house

24 October 2024

Once one of the showpiece buildings in a vast mid-century exhibition, the Eternithaus has been restored and part-converted into hospitality venue Fulds by two siblings on a mission to bring the parkside structure back to…

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On the fast track

24 October 2024

What makes German athletes go faster? Bikes made by a Cold War-era company. Can we ride one of their €70,000 inventions? Er, no.

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At the front

24 October 2024

Our new-look Opener offers an inside view into the world of Monocle. Come on in...

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Contributors

24 October 2024

Our current issue has come together thanks to the tireless efforts of our global network of creative folk. Find out about a few of the writers, illustrators and photographers we called on to report for Issue 178.

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Why national dress is back in fashion

26 September 2024

Pride, joy and the power of tradition are coalescing to make young people across the globe take delight in traditional styles.

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Monocle on Culture - David Peace

2 September 2024

Robert Bound is joined in the studio by writer David Peace to discuss his new book, ‘Munichs’. The novel tells the story of the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which 23 people – including eight Manchester United players and…

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Riding high

22 August 2024

We visit Canyon’s state-of-the-art HQ to find a bicycle maker that is rapidly going through the gears.

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Coasting it

27 June 2024

The humble coaster is an often overlooked opportunity for deftly done advertising. Here, our lighter-fingered correspondents have brought back a few favourites that they’ve found on recent travels, from Brazil to Bavaria…

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Gold standard

27 June 2024

Built at an important moment as Germany restructured its postwar image, Munich 1972’s athletes’ village is a rare example of Olympics infrastructure that remains much admired today. And those who live there are its most…

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At the front

27 June 2024

The price of tourists’ incivility, updates from Europe’s coastlines and more.

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A fair to remember

23 May 2024

We look back at some of the key projects showcased at this year’s Salone del Mobile and ask industry leaders: what comes next?

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Fine print

21 March 2024

As German art-book publisher Schirmer/Mosel celebrates its 50th birthday, we flip through the many pages of its past.

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Centre stage

21 March 2024

Now well into his second term in office, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, tells us about re-establishing moderate, modernising politics in the country and how Athens can wield influence in Europe and beyond.

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The Agenda: Business

21 March 2024

Manufacturing cranes in the US, Colombia’s hospitality scene and the business of Tracht.