Monocle – Issue 193

A Coffee Table Mags pick for globally curious readers who want sharp analysis and beautiful design in the same breath — Monocle covers the world without losing its eye for detail.

Monocle magazine is a global look at current affairs, business, culture and design, with articles on politics and business in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, news on global culture from cultural centres like Tokyo, Paris and London, and featuring inspiring designs. Published 10 times a year and with many fans of it's style and content, Monocle provides a close look at everything going on in the world.

Our May issue features Monocle’s annual Design Awards, a tour around Cairo’s regenerated downtown and our timekeeping special. Discover the creative director to watch, the camera to buy and the dining chair for your home. Plus: hear from the world’s best designers, architects, chefs and more about their favourite timepieces – and welcome special canine models for the watches of the season.