Monocle issue 190 - February 2026

Looking to make a fresh start in 2026? Our February issue is packed with fixes, ideas and plans for the year ahead. Follow the lead of the creatives and entrepreneurs moving to Japan’s waterfront enclaves or dive into the Cape Town pools bringing the city’s residents together. Stop by Los Angeles’s traffic-free oasis, peek inside the company pioneering studio spaces for digital creators and meet the fashion masters who have pivoted careers. Plus: we speak to Spain’s migration minister as the country bucks European trends. It’s time to make your move.