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Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web, audio, retail and broadcast divisions. With coverage of forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions, our mission is to keep an eye and an ear on the world.
646 Available Episodes (944 Total)Average duration: 00:04:31
Apr 06, 2023
Glassblowing with Michael Ruh
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Nature is a key source of inspiration for glass artist Michael Ruh, who has hand-crafted pieces for leading architects and brands, such as Fortnum & Mason. We visited his south London studio as production was underway for a new commission for The Birch Hotel to hear about his design process.
Apr 03, 2023
Monocle Radio
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Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global audio service featuring live shows and podcasts that cover news, entrepreneurship, culture, design, urbanism, media and more.
Mar 30, 2023
Konfekt preview: Issue 10
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This issue of Konfekt celebrates the promise of spring, with bracing hikes, adventurous road trips and long dinners filled with sparkling discussion and searching debate. We’ll picnic on the cliffs of northern Corsica, journey along Slovenia’s coastline and check in to a new hotel in the heritage-rich village of Lefkara in Cyprus. Plus: chic looks, inspiring interiors and piquant Indonesian recipes. [Grab your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2307621/konfekt-issue-10/)
Mar 23, 2023
Monocle preview: April issue, 2023
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What’s in store for retail? Monocle’s Retail Survey checks out the global benchmarks in shopping, while our spring Style Directory rounds up the labels, designers and products on the radar of the sharpest dressers. Elsewhere, we go in-depth on the mystery of who blew up Nord Stream and reveal Paris’s best sandwich – and how to make it. [Order your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2299788/issue-162/)
Feb 22, 2023
Spain: The Monocle Handbook
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Following hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is the second title in a new series of country-focused guides. This sunny book looks beyond the tourist haunts to present Monocle’s favourite spots across Spain, from Madrid and Málaga to the Balearic and Canary Islands. [Order your copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)
Feb 20, 2023
Inside the world’s largest costume company
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Peris Costumes is the world’s largest company dedicated to selling and renting costumes for film, stocking more than 10 million garments. Monocle took a peek behind the scenes of its Madrid-based HQ to meet its artisans and see how the industry is booming, thanks to the rise of streaming platforms.
Feb 15, 2023
Monocle preview: March issue, 2023
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Is the future electric? That’s the question that Monocle is asking in its future of the car special. Our forward-looking report offers our verdict on self-driving cars, the auto industry’s next moves and the companies in pole position to take advantage. Plus: Australian architecture, Veja’s new office and Spam – no, really. [Grab a copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)
Jan 26, 2023
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
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Climate change is prompting fruit farmers to diversify and coffee roasters to start considering areas beyond the so-called bean belt to source their raw material. In Sicily, Morettino, a forward-looking family-run roastery, has already started growing coffee plants in Palermo, creating an espresso that is truly made in Italy. To discover more surprising business opportunities, [subscribe to Monocle magazine today.](https://monocle.com/subscribe/)
Jan 23, 2023
Monocle preview: February issue, 2023
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Monocle’s February issue is all about celebrating places that work, whether that’s a parliament, home or metro carriage. From a floating office to a school teaching children the rules of the road, we profile the locations that look good and work well for those who use them. Plus: Charleston’s hospitality boom and why you should learn Russian. [Order your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2265275/issue-160/)
Dec 16, 2022
Monocle Christmas Market 2022
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Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House in London. Staff and shoppers browsed the stalls of some of our favourite brands and even met Santa and two of his reindeers.
Apr 06 | 00:03:47
Glassblowing with Michael Ruh
Apr 03 | 00:01:46
Monocle Radio
Mar 30 | 00:00:47
Konfekt preview: Issue 10
Mar 23 | 00:00:47
Monocle preview: April issue, 2023
Feb 22 | 00:00:53
Spain: The Monocle Handbook
Feb 20 | 00:06:38
Inside the world’s largest costume company
Feb 15 | 00:00:45
Monocle preview: March issue, 2023
Jan 26 | 00:05:42
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
Jan 23 | 00:00:43
Monocle preview: February issue, 2023
Dec 16 | 00:01:02
Monocle Christmas Market 2022
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