Monocle

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 co-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.