Monocle Magazine Issue No. 180

If there’s one thing to know about Monocle, it’s that they’ve got both depth and range, covering everything from geopolitics to groovy shopping destinations. Founder Tyler Brûlé also started iconic style magazine Wallpaper* and did stints at the Financial Times and BBC Four, so you know both sides of the brain are covered in great detail. Issue No. 180, in their words: “It’s 2025 and we’ve put together a punchy issue to get your new year on the right track. Flick through for the 25 people, places and ideas that are set to shake the world. Catch one of Australia’s favourite chefs, Neil Perry, at his new Sydney pâtisserie, jet over to Hamburg to hear from renowned fashion designer Jil Sander and swing by Downtown Los Angeles to discover the best lunch spots, top shops and ornate boltholes with Monocle’s very own Concierge. But that’s not all. Join us as we explore Nairobi’s breeziest enclave, scout out Hong Kong’s buzzing new design and retail location, hear from the experts about how to save our CBDs and take a walk through Czechia’s restored modernist masterpiece. In short, it’s an issue replete with opportunities, inspiration and fresh pathways to success.”