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Swim & sun: a Monocle guide

July 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 minute - 22 MB Video

In Monocle’s latest 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. [So pick up a copy and ju...

Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2023

June 22, 2023 09:00 - 48 seconds - 5.36 MB Video

Who tops our liveable leaderboard? Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey puts the world’s best cities through their paces and profiles the urban centres on the up. We also get set for summer by gardening in Hiroshima, dining in Marseille and dancing in Mexico City. Plus: how Bratislava’s bass-playing, architect mayor is helping the city to find its groove. [Grab your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Konfekt preview: Issue 11

June 08, 2023 09:29 - 45 seconds - 2.55 MB Video

Look on the bright side of life with [Konfekt’s dazzling summer instalment](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2337535/konfekt-issue-11/). Issue 11 is an ideal accompaniment to beachside lounging, featuring an alluring trip along Portugal’s untamed Atlantic coast, inspiring residences and a look at why rose oil is so valuable that it’s kept in a vault. Plus: Lebanese mezze, wild swimming and what to wear in the sun.

Monocle preview: June issue, 2023

May 30, 2023 09:16 - 45 seconds - 4.38 MB Video

Ever dreamed of ditching the rat race for a life on the land? We meet the new Mediterranean farmers doing just that in the latest edition of Monocle. Issue 164 also includes an Art Special that puts collectors, galleries and this year’s Art Basel in the frame. Plus: a guide to the Venice Architecture Biennale and a rare venture into Syria. [Order your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2326118/issue-164/)

Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry

May 18, 2023 13:46 - 3 minutes - 45.1 MB Video

Tinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry started back with Napoleon and what is driving the revival of canned fish. Discover more from the country with [Portugal: The Monocle Handbook.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2227005/portugal-the-monocle-handbook/)

Outpost News: Britain’s smallest radio station

May 04, 2023 13:20 - 6 minutes - 57 MB Video

Located in the northwestern corner of the Scottish Highlands, Gairloch is a coastal village of about 700 people that is known for its mountains, sea loch and rugged landscape. Monocle paid a visit to Two Lochs, reportedly Britain’s smallest commercial radio station, which is nestled on Gairloch’s shores, run by a handful of volunteers and has built a loyal fanbase of global listeners.

Monocle preview: May issue, 2023

April 27, 2023 13:48 - 53 seconds - 5.12 MB Video

Monocle’s third annual Design Awards honour the top 50 objects, places and designers that have popped onto our radar over the past year. Expect stunning buildings, cosy furniture and saké in cans. Elsewhere in Issue 163, we find out how Russia recruits spies (and why it needs to), set up home at the world’s premier property fair and step out in spring fashion. [Grab your copy today.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Glassblowing with Michael Ruh

April 06, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 936 MB Video

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.

Monocle Radio

April 03, 2023 15:38 - 1 minute - 12.3 MB Video

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.

Konfekt preview: Issue 10

March 30, 2023 13:15 - 47 seconds - 4.32 MB Video

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/)

Monocle preview: April issue, 2023

March 23, 2023 15:59 - 47 seconds - 4.78 MB Video

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/)

Spain: The Monocle Handbook

February 22, 2023 11:14 - 53 seconds - 9.18 MB Video

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/)

Inside the world’s largest costume company

February 20, 2023 13:51 - 6 minutes - 44.4 MB Video

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.

Monocle preview: March issue, 2023

February 15, 2023 16:20 - 45 seconds - 6.67 MB Video

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/)

Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce

January 26, 2023 10:10 - 5 minutes - 69 MB Video

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/)

Monocle preview: February issue, 2023

January 23, 2023 10:24 - 43 seconds - 4.37 MB Video

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/)

Monocle Christmas Market 2022

December 16, 2022 14:02 - 1 minute - 11.4 MB Video

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.

Design tours: The world's best public housing?

December 14, 2022 10:30 - 6 minutes - 46.3 MB Video

The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution. Explore the enduring legacy of the city’s ‘Gemeindebau’ apartment blocks in the latest episode of our Design Tours series.

The Chiefs: Dallas 2022

November 24, 2022 14:46 - 3 minutes - 35.1 MB Video

Delegates from around the world made their way to Dallas to attend The Chiefs summit, Monocle’s unique global gathering for the sharpest minds in business. Bringing together 100 international delegates and 10 speakers, The Chiefs offered fresh connections, keen insights and expert analysis. Watch the highlights and see more on [Monocle’s future events.](https://monocle.com/events/)

Monocle preview: October issue, 2022

September 20, 2022 08:13 - 53 seconds - 5.18 MB Video

Monocle’s October issue is all about making an effort, whether that’s designing a distinctive uniform for your business, decking out your apartment so that hosting is easy or sharpening up your autumn style. We cover it all. Plus: Will Brazil stick or twist as election day nears? [Grab a copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Inside Sweden’s electric flight school

September 14, 2022 09:15 - 5 minutes - 43.7 MB Video

A new electric flight school in Sweden is inspiring a future of emission-free aviation. Monocle takes to the sky, tries out the first fully electric plane to be approved for use in Europe and hears how Skellefteå has become a hotbed of green start-ups. [Read more in the June issue of the magazine.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2155569/issue-154/)

Monocle preview: September issue, 2022

August 18, 2022 10:40 - 58 seconds - 4.95 MB Video

Monocle has its eyes on new frontiers, from health-tech breakthroughs in France to growing coffee in Sicily. Refreshed and revitalised from a summer break, we get back to work in three new media HQs and meet Dries Van Noten. Plus: the thinkers and fighters plotting Ukraine’s renaissance. [Grab a copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Inside Tokyo’s colourful community bus

July 28, 2022 07:58 - 5 minutes - 52.9 MB Video

An electric bus service has injected a new playfulness into a borough of Tokyo in need of a revamp. We hop aboard and meet Eiji Mitooka, its creator and Japan’s foremost train designer, who explains why he puts fun at the top of his list when designing public transport. All aboard! [Read more in the June issue of the magazine.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2155569/issue-154/)

Meet Europe’s first chief heat officer

July 27, 2022 09:34 - 4 minutes - 53.2 MB Video

Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer. We meet her on Philoppapou hill to hear about how urban design can help to build resilience against rising temperatures. [Read more in the July/August issue of Monocle.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2169322/issue-155-double-issue/)

The Monocle Companion

July 20, 2022 11:46 - 48 seconds - 10.3 MB Video

The Monocle Companion has 50 inspiring essays to improve everything from your vacation to your vocation. Our first-ever paperback is packed with long-reads, inspiration and cheery ideas to make you happy. [Get your copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2179437/the-monocle-companion/)

Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2022

June 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 minute - 5.68 MB Video

See if your city made the cut for our annual Quality of Life survey in Monocle's July/August issue, where we crunched the numbers and hit the streets to rank the world's most liveable cities. Elsewhere explore the business of language learning, brush up on the brands to help you stay sharp and see what songs should be on your summer soundtrack. [Grab a copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/])

Paris: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2022

June 15, 2022 14:39 - 2 minutes - 27.6 MB Video

Monocle’s seventh Quality of Life Conference brought together bold thinkers and daring creatives from around the world, who were all hosted at Chanel’s Le19M complex in the sunny French capital. Here are some of the highlights.

Monocle preview: May issue, 2022

April 21, 2022 08:30 - 49 seconds - 5.97 MB Video

Monocle’s latest issue sets out the benchmarks (and benches) for a better world as we put the 50 recipients of this year’s Monocle Design Awards in the spotlight. Elsewhere, we visit the rugged terrain of northern Norway to witness one of the biggest military drills in Nato’s history and George Town to explore how Malaysia’s tropical tech hub is booming. [Order your copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

The Monocle Quality of Life Conference Paris 2022

April 15, 2022 16:12 - 1 minute - 15.7 MB Video

Monocle believes in the value of investing time and energy into coming together to share ideas and spark debates that shape an informed world-view. This is what our Quality of Life Conference sets out to do by assembling the world’s boldest thinkers, industry leaders and cutting-edge creative talents for a real conversation on the things that matter to us all. [Get your tickets today.](https://conference.monocle.com/)

Samfundssind: community spirit in Denmark

April 07, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 50.9 MB Video

Housing co-operatives are numerous in Denmark, providing residents with affordable places to live, keeping community spirit strong and cultivating *samfundssind*: the Danish concept of putting society’s needs ahead of individual interests. Monocle visited the Jystrup Savværk co-housing community, an hour outside of Copenhagen and designed by Vandkunsten, to explore the meaning of the word. Discover more stories and ideas from the region with [*The Monocle Book of the Nordics*](https://monocle...

Monocle preview: April issue, 2022

March 24, 2022 08:09 - 54 seconds - 6.12 MB Video

Monocle’s April issue features our annual retail survey, a report from France ahead of its presidential elections, an interview with Fiat’s CEO on his electric ambitions and a visit to America’s oldest independent art school, plus much more. [Order your copy today from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Sisu: The art of Finnish fortitude

March 15, 2022 10:13 - 3 minutes - 68.3 MB Video

Finland is a swimmer’s paradise and residents take to the water year-round. In colder months the practice often involves carving a hole into ice – a demonstration of “sisu”, the unique Finnish concept of fortitude in the face of adversity. Monocle joins journalist Katja Pantzar on an icy dip, to explore the mindset that dates back more than 500 years. Discover more stories and ideas from the region with ‘The Monocle Book of the Nordics’, available now from [The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle....

Join the club

February 28, 2022 08:41 - 37 seconds - 7.43 MB Video

There’s never been a better time to get a global take on the world. [Subscribe to Monocle](https://monocle.com/subscribe/) for an independent view on everything from international news and entrepreneurship to travel and design.

Monocle Preview: March issue, 2022

February 24, 2022 08:46 - 51 seconds - 6.18 MB Video

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. Inside we explore the world of deep-sea mining, meet the architects shaping Ghana’s capital, visit America’s new business frontier and much more. [Order your copy today through The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)

Ísbíltúr: Iceland’s ice-cream road trips

February 09, 2022 15:53 - 3 minutes - 34.5 MB Video

We hit the road with journalist Egill Bjarnason, finding the best spots to grab a cone on a journey into the Icelandic custom of ‘ísbíltúr’. It’s one of many Nordic lifestyle concepts that can teach us a thing or two about how to achieve a better quality of life. Discover more stories and ideas from the region with ‘The Monocle Book of the Nordics’, [available now from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066359/the-monocle-book-of-the-nordics/)

Monocle preview: February issue, 2022

January 27, 2022 09:25 - 55 seconds - 5.66 MB Video

Monocle’s 150th issue is a humour special that also includes an interview with Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin and celebrates ambitious city halls that inspire the metropolises they serve. [Order your copy now at The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/)


The Monocle Book of the Nordics

January 10, 2022 14:59 - 1 minute - 14.2 MB Video

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. Order your copy from [The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066359/the-monocle-book-of-the-nordics/)

Monocle preview: December/January issue, 2021

December 02, 2021 10:07 - 51 seconds - 5.05 MB Video

Monocle’s December/January issue is packed full of insights and inspiration to see you through to the new year, from our annual Soft Power Survey to a look into Detroit’s thriving art scene. [Grab the issue now at The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066456/issue-149/)

The 2021 Monocle Christmas Market, London

November 30, 2021 14:04 - 2 minutes - 21.9 MB Video

Monocle’s Christmas market landed in our Midori House HQ with Glühwein, gifts, good cheer and reindeer last weekend. If you missed it, don’t despair, our [Zürich Christmas market will happen on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December at Dufourstrasse 90.](https://monocle.com/events/the-monocle-christmas-market-zuerich-2021/)

War reporting, print’s future and being a TV anchor

November 02, 2021 09:05 - 4 minutes - 32.4 MB Video

From CNN’s Clarissa Ward on reporting in hotspots around the world to Magculture’s Jeremy Leslie on the future of print, here are some of the highlights from The Monocle Media Summit in London. [Listen to more from the annual event here.](https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-stack/478/)

Inside the airship industry

November 01, 2021 13:31 - 5 minutes - 34.6 MB Video

Airships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as costly billboards that drift across cities or over major sporting events. We travelled to Friedrichshafen in Germany to take a peek inside one of the world’s few commercial operations and explore this niche area of aviation. Read more on the story in the [November issue of Monocle magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2049584/issue-148/). 

The Monocle Media Summit 2021

October 29, 2021 10:33 - 2 minutes - 21.3 MB Video

TV anchors, conflict reporters, radio presenters and magazine editors all shared the stage at The Monocle Media Summit and to mark Monocle 24’s 10th birthday in London. Watch some of the key moments from the day and [listen to further coverage from the event here](https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-stack/478/).

Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court

October 28, 2021 13:34 - 2 minutes - 31.8 MB Video

Designer Yinka Ilori discusses the design inspiration behind his temporary installation in London’s Canary Wharf and the importance of play in adulthood. [Hear more on ‘Monocle on Design’ on Monocle 24](https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-design/513/).

Athens: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference

October 27, 2021 11:21 - 2 minutes - 27.3 MB Video

Over a sunny few days in the Greek capital, we gathered a select group of sharp thinkers, business brains and bold creators for Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference 2021. Here are some of the key moments from our sixth annual event. 

Athens: urban inspiration

October 25, 2021 11:47 - 2 minutes - 25 MB Video

Athenians have a knack for injecting pockets of greenery and a sense of innovation into their ancient city. Their urban interventions are aimed at cooling down this dense metropolis and safeguarding its sacred sights as much as the neighbourhood life. We climb its seven hills to get a fresh perspective on the city's charms.

Monocle Preview: November issue, 2021

October 21, 2021 09:49 - 52 seconds - 4.4 MB Video

Monocle’s picture-perfect November issue is a design special that sketches out the future of concrete and visits a Gio Ponti gem in Paris. Elsewhere, we take to the skies in an airship and tuck in to Berlin’s best ‘Currywurst’. Yum! Grab the issue now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2049584/issue-148/).

Reinventing the newsstand

October 19, 2021 15:43 - 1 minute - 16 MB Video

At Monocle, we believe in the enduring power of the newsstand as a place to forge relationships, showcase the best of print and, for savvy brands, to create meaningful connections with customers offline.

Bolstering Maldivian traditions

October 12, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 705 MB Video

A short hop from Malé’s international airport, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers an encounter with age-old Maldivian culture. Chef de cuisine Jameel Ahmed helps us navigate the customs of island life: from ancient signalling techniques to convivial food culture. We mull over the insights on a beachside dinner as the sun sets.

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

October 06, 2021 14:56 - 1 minute - 12.4 MB Video

Our new book includes 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. Order your copy at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2022330/the-monocle-book-of-entrepreneurs/).

Keeping the faith

October 05, 2021 08:13 - 3 minutes - 8.53 MB Video

In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to find out how the church strives to address contemporary needs and remain relevant in the Greek society.