TMZ goes to Washington: Can the Hill survive the Hollywood treatment?
As politics and pop culture continue to converge, tabloid outlet TMZ has opened a Washington bureau. Will its merciless lens garner greater transparency or does it merely mark a new low?
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see allGood food, good company: The six best spots in London for a business lunch
From classic British fare to Spanish wares and a joint that has been serving seafood dishes since the 19th century, here are six London restaurants for productive business lunches.
Don’t wing it. Here’s how to behave on a plane
Flying commercial can be an experience. And not always a good one. While headlines focus on belligerent drunks causing planes to be redirected or crazed people trying to open the door mid-flight, it’s usually…
Exploring Japan’s most original retailers: Six in-person concept stores with delightful offerings
We celebrate the businesses whose imaginative concepts are re-energising Japan’s in-person retail sector, from the small football hub with an original pitch to the cookware company that’s inviting customers into its kitchen.
Our April issue demonstrates why old-school diplomacy matters now more than ever
This issue, we spotlight the enduring importance of diplomatic missions in an increasingly fractious world. Our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, introduces the idea and other highlights this month, including our Style Special.
MEET OUR COLUMNISTS
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Andrew Mueller
Host of The Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio
Nic Monisse
Design editor
Alexis Self
Foreign editor
Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
Culture editor
Natalie Theodosi
Fashion director
Florian Siebeck
Frankfurt correspondent
Tyler Brûlé
Editorial director and chairman
Stella Roos
Design correspondent
Gregory Scruggs
Seattle correspondent
Carlota Rebelo
Senior foreign correspondent
Bryan Harris
Latin America columnist
Robert Bound
Contributing editor
Mary Fitzgerald
North Africa correspondent
Fiona Wilson
Senior Asia Editor
Alexei Korolyov
Vienna correspondent
CITY GUIDES
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URBANISM
see allParks, housing and keeping young people around: Five mayors on the future of their cities
Monocle spoke with mayors from Finland, Portugal, Italy and London at Mipim about the challenges facing their constituents and the projects they’re working on to improve urban living conditions.
DESIGN
see allThe 10 best bridges in the world, selected by architect Ezra Groskin
For Groskin, designing a bridge is more than building a structurally sound crossing. Here he shares what drew him to the practice, bridges as social infrastructure and his top-10 examples.
TRAVEL
see allFive tables to book this spring – from Paris’s latest Korean opening to a late-night cocktail spot in Hong Kong
This month’s round-up of top-tier restaurants, foodie havens and kitchen innovations features imaginative chefs bringing something new to the table, as well as those taking a fresh approach to their gastronomic heritage.
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SEE ALLHaven of History
Tai O Heritage Hotel
Hong Kong’s new global landmark takes centre stage
The Henderson
Your perfect tasting menu in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hong Kong’s new story begins
Central Yards
A new era
Landmark
A sense of place
Sino Group
World Governments Summit 2026: Shaping our global future
World Governments Summit
Widen your world with Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Sharjah Collection: Modern hospitality redefined
Sharjah Collection
Island of Light
Paradores
Welcome to Jing’an, the heart of Shanghai
Jing An Kerry Centre
Hungary Today: A new adventure
Visit Hungary
Portugal: A lifestyle choice
Corcoran Atlantic
Gateway to new cultures: A 24-hour city guide to Istanbul
Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency
Stone Island: Textures of tomorrow
Stone Island
EVENTS
Victor Foxtrot at Monocle Merano, 17 April
Join us at the Monocle shop in Merano for an evening with Victor Foxtrot, the Hamburg-based design studio known for its furniture and lighting defined by clean forms, bold colour and precise craftsmanship.
Monocle reading room and café, 20–26 April, Milan
Monocle will be at Balay for a pop-up during Milan Design Week. Come enjoy great coffee and pick up a copy of Monocle’s Salone del Mobile special newspaper.
Monocle in Shanghai, 25 April – 30 June
Our first pop-up shop and café in Shanghai at the Jing An Kerry Centre. Enjoy good coffee and classic bites from the Monocle Café in a space designed for reading and browsing.
The Entrepreneurs Live, Shanghai, 29 April 2026
A gathering of founders and innovators shaping brands and building businesses in China – and scaling them beyond the region
Monocle at Thuma New York, 01 May – 31 May
This May, Monocle will take up residence at Thuma’s New York flagship shop and café in Soho. Set within the brand’s calm, design-led space, the Monocle edit will present a curated selection of merchandise…