Films — Edits

In the February issue discover the charm, commitment and crudités served by the most hospitable nations. We also visit the world's most dangerous hotels, London's finest embassies and New Orleans' art scene.

Monocle is hosting its first ever conference. This intimate gathering will be hosted by the magazine’s editors, correspondents and key thinkers, with the topics discussed ranging from architecture and city planning to independent retail and national branding. [Register your interest on conference.monocle.com](http://conference.monocle.com)

With winter in full flow, Monocle's Alpino edition braves the cold to bring you an in-depth report on Nato's cold-weather combat team, the world's best ski-lodges and what to do in the event of an avalanche, plus a whole lot more.

Tyler Brûlé and team got Christmas off to a merry start at Midori House with the third annual Monocle Christmas Market last weekend. Some of our most loved brands shared a mulled wine with stallholders representing our favourite nations – and met a few friendly reindeers, too.

For this Christmas-shopping special, Monocle films drops anchor in the portside city of Antwerp. From hand-crafted mitts to traditional treats, head to local landmarks and hidden treasures with Monocle to get Christmas all wrapped up.

With forward-thinking commentary, long-form articles and fresh ideas from the Monocle editorial team, *The Forecast* is a new annual packed with key insights into the year ahead. Correspondents, business minds, historians, urbanists and diplomats offer their views on everything from balance-shifting defence systems to fresh benchmarks in city planning across this essential companion for 2015. [Buy now](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/the-forecast-01/).

Monocle correspondents have journeyed far and wide to compile the best ways to travel and suggestions of what to do when you arrive. Buckle up and join us for our annual rundown.

Our December/January double issue is where you’ll discover the new – and controversial – winner of our annual Soft Power Survey (as well as which countries have dropped out, of course). You can also enjoy our Portugal Travel Guide, Travel Top 50 round-up and a host of suitably festive features.

The Forecast is Monocle’s new annual publication packed with stories that look further, think bigger and look closer at the ideas shaping global affairs, business, urbanism, culture, design and beyond. Monocle films takes a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the editorial team put this first new edition together. [Buy now](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/the-forecast-2015/).

The Mokotow district in Warsaw has recently turned into a magnet for the capital's creative community. Monocle explores how a shared spirit is at the heart of the area's vibrant neighbourhood.

Norway’s capital has one of the fastest-growing populations in Europe and as talented entrepreneurs, architects and designers flock here, Monocle takes the temperature of this fast-changing city.

The second part of our biannual Design Directory can be found in the November issue, covering everything from choosing a neighbourhood to selecting your steak knives. You can also make yourself at home with our usual mix of revealing reports and insightful interviews – and a comprehensive Oslo City Survey. [Available to order now at The Monocle Shop.](/shop/magazine/other/issue-78/)

Tallinn’s Kalamaja neighbourhood boasts a vibrant community of young professionals; Monocle films visits to find out what it’s like to live and work in the Estonian capital.

We've adopted a diplomatic approach for issue 77 with a series of special reports on the art of tactful tête-à-têtes and persuasive politics – and plenty more besides. [Available to order now at The Monocle Shop.](/shop/magazine/other/issue-77/)

We travel to Helsinki to visit Vanha Kauppahalli – the city’s oldest waterside food market in order to meet the merchants serving up the very best in Nordic cuisine.