As Monocle starts a new chapter in the form of a new German printing house, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé looks back at his editorial schooling in Hamburg.

Dog-gone Brexit, food made for Instagram and ridiculous waist-high lanyard scanners – it’s no wonder we’re debating forgiveness.

Sculptor Gabriela von Habsburg is most relaxed when tending to her beloved sheep.

Glasgow used to be a hotspot for violent crime – but an innovative approach to driving down the numbers seems to be working.

The much-loved cherry blossom season is big business in Japan. But when will it hit? To find out, a private weather forecaster employs all the tools at its disposal – including people power – to pinpoint the top petal potential.

Zoos can change the world: the not-so-wild claim from Dominic Jermey, Zoological Society London’s top dog.

For the past 12 years, Monocle has sought to use the best paper and printers – now they’re even better. So what’s changed and how does it work?

The president of Taiwan is softly spoken and unassuming but that hasn’t stopped her from ruffling a few feathers. We speak to her as she gears up for the 2020 election.

Without its hardy icebreakers, Finland would come to a frozen standstill. We hop aboard to find out how it’s done.

The UK’s new ambassador to Brazil arrives just in time and Japan implements a new visa scheme.

Canada’s new ministerial position, Finland heads to the polls and campaigning in Indonesia.

How a no-deal Brexit could affect UK security, Nato turns 70 and the US makes some big purchases.

Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.

How Brazil’s problems with violent crime led to a political swing to the right.

Here at Monocle we’ve long believed that far from being on its way out, physical retail is essential and here to stay. Across these pages we present our manifesto on what good bricks-and-mortar has to offer for cities, travellers and makers, plus some tips for getting it right, whether you’re a town planner, retail mogul or simply dreaming about your own outpost.

From skateboarding in Illinois to covert filming in the suburbs of Damascus, documentary films are enjoying mass-market appeal – and cashing in at the box office too. We meet the genre’s talents.

Tavares Strachan has an unusual CV: not many artists have trained as a cosmonaut.

‘The Last Column’, a collection of final dispatches by journalists who have been killed in the line of duty, reminds us of the importance of a free press.

A Japanese book distributor is espousing an unusual business model that sells not just books, but the bookshop experience itself, to bibliophiles and casual shoppers alike.

Are you experiencing Netflix fatigue? Do your Spotify playlists feel uninspired? Then it’s time to take charge. This month we launch our new guide to the unmissable films, series, art, books and records that should make for a satisfying – and more globally balanced – diet of cultural treats.

Bridges connect us. We meet the architects and engineers using them to brand cities, draw tourists and, of course, bring people together.

Rahm Emanuel is coming to the end of his second and final term as Chicago mayor. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing but his dedication to social-development projects and urban infrastructure is something to be celebrated. He reflects on a busy eight years.

How Whitlam Place in Melbourne eschews the cookie-cutter design of most new apartment complexes springing up in the fast-growing city.

Easter and Christmas may be the time for sugary treats but one Spanish town has hit a year-round sweet spot.

Food news from restaurant openings to saucy purchases – and a recipe to boot.

US baking powerhouse The Manufactory is rising to the occasion with the opening of its vast new LA kitchen and restaurant.

The fashion designer who oversees Uniqlo’s collaborations and makes outfits for Japan’s Empress Michiko, reveals how food – and a herbal remedy – has informed his work.

Jonathan Anderson, creative director at Loewe, talks about how he has grown the brand: from taking it outside to taking it slow.

With the arrival of longer days, it’s the perfect time for a wardrobe edit – so let us introduce the brands, products and looks to savour this year. While we’re at it, we’ll put you in the know with the latest news from the industry.

Dallas’s department-store stalwart Neiman Marcus and leading fashion boutique Forty Five Ten have rolled into the Big Apple with huge new spaces. It’s a bold move when bricks-and-mortar openings are a risk.

As the season changes, it’s time for a wardrobe update with clean, cool neutrals, and crisp colours.

After years in the doldrums, beloved Italian brand Benetton is getting a spring in its step. Newly appointed artistic director Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is taking the company back to its roots with a welcome dose of pop – and a sprinkle of punk.

Chinese consumers can’t get enough of cosmetics, especially when it comes to high-end foreign brands. Hong Kong is benefitting from this insatiable demand and exploiting a loophole in China’s regulations.

Luxury watch brands gather in Geneva and prove that, despite digitisation, this is a strapping industry that’s dialling into the demands of a new generation.

A new chic hotel is set to revive Onomichi, a sleepy port town in Hiroshima prefecture flanked by hills and historic temples.

Turn the page for the latest hotel openings and travel news from around the globe. First we’re in the English city of Cambridge, where we visit a revitalised Edwardian grande dame.

The directors of the Conde Duque Cultural Centre are among a wave of creatives returning to Madrid. They show us the city – and beyond.

Make tidying up a joy with beautiful organisers and accessories.

For beautifully made, perfectly fitting shoes, this family-run atelier is the business.

Whether it’s an in-store workshop or just delightful service, it’s the experience that counts when it comes to shopping. Here are three great examples.

Embrace Hong Kong’s enchanting neighbourhoods with our guide, covering everything from the city’s burgeoning art scene to its harbourside delights.

Texas is big. It’s about big money, big cars and big characters. But a new side is emerging that’s attracting a different kind of crowd – and looking kind of cool.