Monocle Magazine | Issue 179 - December/January 2024/2025
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Monocle Magazine | Issue 179 - December/January 2024/2025
53 London Street
53 London Street
Edinburgh EH3 6LX
United Kingdom
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- FREE 1-2 Day Delivery for all orders over £59
- FREE Click & Collect from the Edinburgh store
- £3.95 standard 1-2 Day Delivery
- £8.50 weekend delivery (order by 11am Friday)
Delivery Times:
We pack and ship orders daily. All orders placed before Midday (GMT) will be shipped the same day, or next working day if you place your order at the weekend.
For full details and FAQ see our Delivery & Shipping page
We have extended the standard returns policy from 14 days to a generous 60 days.
If your purchase does not meet your expectations simply let us know, and then return it to us unused and in its original condition and packaging, including any labels which must remain attached, within 60 days of receipt.
Please note that the conditions 'unused and in its original packaging, with labels attached' is a requirement of our returns policy, we will not accept returns that are returned in any other condition. We will then either exchange it or offer you a refund, whichever you prefer.
The cost of returning any item is at the Customer's own expense. The only exception to this is if the item is faulty or was sent by us in error.
For full details of how to complete a return or exchange, including exemptions, gifts and faulty or damaged goods please review the full Refund Policy.
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Monocle launched in 2007 as a magazine briefing on global affairs, business, culture, design and much more. They believed there was a globally minded audience of readers who were hungry for opportunities and experiences beyond their national borders.
Issue 179's theme is The Concierge, looking intently at gifting and hosting. It's a bumper winter issue!
Carrying you through from December to January, it’s packed with treats, from a wander through Mumbai’s urban enclave of Colaba to a report on Catalonia’s festival of human towers. Sit down with Loro Piana’s CEO, Damien Bertrand, in his Milanese office, meet the leaders driving Andalusia’s thriving aviation sector and head for the Rockies for a break in the modernist Snowbird resort.
Plus: The Monocle Concierge, our new section with long reads, smart ideas, hotel hideaways and more. Enjoy!
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Delivery and Packaging
We pack and ship orders daily. All orders placed before Midday (GMT) will be shipped the same day on a next day service, or next working day if you place your order at the weekend.
For full details and FAQ see our Delivery & Shipping page
Yes, absolutely. At checkout you can choose the FREE option to click and collect from our physical shop in Edinburgh. Our address is Lifestory, 53 London Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6LX.
All orders are picked and carefully packed with a personal note from our Edinburgh store. We pride ourselves on recycling packaging and ensuring that even the most fragile pieces arrive safely and undamaged. Read our reviews to see what our customers say about our packing.
gift wrap and messages
Yes, we offer gift wrapping for a range of products. When selecting the product, tick the gift wrap option before adding to your basket.
Yes, if you've selected our gift wrapping service you can add a note to the recipient when you click the option.
You can select our gift wrapping service by ticking the box.
You can even choose your own Christmas or greetings card from our lovely selection and we will write your note on your chosen card for you.
(If you've not selected gift wrapping or a card you can still add a note in the cart and we will handwrite this for you on our comp clip and pop it into the order.)
gift vouchers
Yes, Gift Vouchers are a great way to give someone a Christmas Gift from Lifestory. Our vouchers work both in store and online for maximum convenience. They last for 12 months from date of purchase.
How it works:
1. Choose one gift voucher or combine to make the amount you desire e.g. £50 + £20 = £70
2. The gift vouchers will be delivered by email immediately and have a 12 month lifetime
3. The gift voucher is a 12 digit code which can be redeemed online/in-store
4. If you don't see your gift voucher email within 5 minutes please check your junk mail as it may have gone in there
returns and refunds
We have a 60 day policy for your convenience. Our full returns and refunds policy can be found at this link : Refund and Returns Policy