Monocle's handbook for the year to come - and why there's lots to look forward to. + Our annual guide to the world's best small cities - for business, nature and being happy.
At the front
Introduction - Andrew Tuck on the year ahead.
Contributors - Meet our team of magazine-makers.
Affairs - On top of the world
Innovative materials, artists and designers on the up, Cuba’s quiet transport revolution and Armenia’s garage entrepreneurs. Plus: zippy zeppelins.
Norway after oil - The Scandinavian country is a green icon when it comes to decarbonisation but continues to profit from oil and gas extraction. We found out how it intends to become carbon neutral.
Anti-drone systems - We set our sights on Australian defence and space-tech company eos, which is helping to redefine warfare.
Business
Driving ambition - French carmaker Alpine is returning to our roads. We speak to CEO Philippe Krief about its all-electric future.
Back in the office - Property investor Hines is working to modernise the workplace. Co-ceo Laura Hines-Pierce tells us more.
Essays
I forecast... - From film to geopolitics, we asked 10 industry insiders to make their predictions for the year ahead.
Expo 01
The apprentices - From tailoring and upholstery to goldsmithing, we visit five schools that are helping a new generation to master traditional craft.
Culture
Greece’s film focus - Studio Galazio is on a mission to showcase Greek stories – and shape the country’s cinematic identity.
The future of publishing - We visit the Frankfurt Book Fair to find out what’s in store for the books industry in 2025.
Design
The future of prosthetics - Artificial intelligence and robotics are redifining what it means to use replacement limbs. We get a grip.
Planning with post-its - Life wouldn’t be the same without Post-its. We meet some top talent who stick with them through thick and thin.
The finishing touch - A global community of craftspeople is helping relatives of lost loved ones to complete unfinished creations.
Fashion
The new trainer champions - The emerging brands challenging Nike and Adidas – and keeping the sportswear sector in rude health.
Film and fashion - How European luxury houses are moving into the producer’s chair and spotlighting their clothes on screen.
Making luxury affordable - We profile the bagmakers capturing the luxe market with premium-leather pieces at less-than-premium prices.
What’s next for department storesWhy Thai retail giant Central Group believes that the department-store model will get people back to shops.
