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With hi-tech production at the heart of its business, Slovenian brand Elan has carved a reputation at the forefront of ski design. Monocle films headed to the mountains to visit its factory and learn about its past, present and future.

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.

As Design Miami celebrates its 10th anniversary, Monocle films explores new themes in the collectable design market.

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/).

Serbia's recovery from the disasters of nationalism has been slow but sporting success offers a new vision of what it means to be a Serb. Monocle films travels to Belgrade to meet the future stars of tennis and football.

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.

Outspoken, in demand and still at the top of his game, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld talks to Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about the industry, the media and why Berlin isn’t as good as it used to be.

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.