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                                                                     Monocle Magazine was founded by
                                                                 Tyler Brûlé of Wallpaper* and Winkreative
                                                                 branding agency in 2007. Following the suc-
                                                                 cess of the magazine, the first Monocle Cafe
                                                                 started in Hankyu Men’s store in Tokyo and
                                                                 became so popular the company decided to
                                                                 launch one closer to home in England. A
                                                                 space opened up around the corner of the
                                                                 magazine’s London HQ, Midori House, so it
                                                                 was the great opportunity to take it.  The cafe
                                                                 is a small space so Monocle’s Design Director
                                                                 worked closely with EDO Design and Con-
                                                                 struction to build a bright and welcoming
                                                                 space with a cosy feel.  The flagship London
                                                                 cafe  started 5 years ago and since then, the
                                                                 Monocle team has opened a Kioskafe, magazine
                                 What makes Monocle Café special?  and cafe concept, and this year, a Cafe and Shop
                                                                 in Seefeld, Zurich.
                                          A finely tuned balance of   Being so closely related to the magazine,
                                         design, great product and   Monocle Café in London attracts people from
                                               wonderful staff.  all around the world. Some readers discover

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