Monocle (brand)
Cover of issue 151, 15th anniversary special (March 2022) | |
| Editor in chief and chairman | Tyler Brûlé |
|---|---|
| Magazine editor | Andrew Tuck |
| Categories | Culture, international affairs, design, fashion, travel, business |
| Frequency | 10 issues per year, plus The Forecast, The Escapist and The Drinking and Dining Directory |
| Publisher | Anders Braso |
| Total circulation (1 July 2015 – 31 December 2016) | 80,251 (ABC total) |
| Founded | 15 February 2007, London |
| First issue | 15 February 2007, London |
| Company | Winkreative Ltd |
| Country | International |
| Based in | London, UK, with offices in Tokyo, Toronto, Hong Kong and Zurich |
| Language | English |
| Website | monocle |
| ISSN | 1753-2434 |
Monocle is a global affairs and lifestyle magazine published by Winkreative Ltd. It also operates a 24-hour internet radio station, a retail business, and an associated website. The magazine was founded in London in 2007 by Tyler Brûlé, a Canadian entrepreneur and former founder of Wallpaper* magazine.
In 2014, Brûlé sold a minority stake in Monocle to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc., valuing the company at approximately US$115 million. The size of the investment was not disclosed. In December of the same year, the magazine introduced The Forecast, a seasonal publication. A travel-focused title, The Escapist, followed in 2015.