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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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