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An interview with the rear admiral in charge of an anti-piracy operation in the Horn of Africa, plus a round-up of the latest arms deals and military news around the world.
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Men's and Womenswear / London

Get dressed

To kick off the autumn fashion season, Monocle starts at the bottom and finishes at the top – with a flourish.

Photography: Mark Sanders

Guest: Takeharu Sato,; Alicia Kirby

Boxer shorts by Sunspel, socks (in the drawer) by Tabio

Lingerie by Eres, skirt by Uniqlo, stockings by Falke

Lingerie by Eres, skirt by Uniqlo, skirt by Uniqlo.

Shirt and boxer shorts by Richard James, Tie by Hackett, v-neck T-shirt by Gunze, Trousers by Woolrich Woolen Mills.

Blouse by Nicole Farhi, Bra by Eres, Skirt by Hermes, Tights by Falke, Watch by Cartier

Shirt by Canali, T-Shirt by Gunze, Trousers by Gucci, Belt by Hackett.

Dress by Louis Vuitton, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Ring by Georg Jensen

Cardigan by J.Crew, Earrings by Georg Jensen.

Cardigan by J.Crew, Skirt by Hermes, Bag by RogerVivier, Bracelet by Georg Jensen

Shirt and shoes by Canali, Trousers by Richard James, Socks by Tabio

Eyewear by Lindberg, Jackett by Avon Celli, Shirt by Dunhill, Tie by Oliver Spencer

Coat by Hermès, Blouse by Massimo Alba, Skirt by Apiece Apart, Tights by Falke, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Bag by Salvatore Ferragamo. Bench by Florence Knoll, knoll.com; “Zero” bamboo mirror by Teori, twentytwentyone.com; nest table by Ercol, scp.co.uk; ge-290 easy chair by Hans Wegner, getama.dk; Tommaso Barbi light (1960s) from Modo Italia at Alfie’s Antique Market, modo-italia.co.uk, alfiesantiques.com; “Abaca” mini rug by The Rug Company, therugcompany.info;“Time 300” white curtain fabric by Kvadrat, kvadrat.dk;“Papiolio vinyl” wallpaper by Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com

Jacket by Hackett, Shirt by Comme des Garçons Shirt, Tie by Dunhill, Trousers by Uniqlo, Coat (over arm) and Shoes by A.P.C.

1. Socks by Tabio, Shoes by John Lobb
2. Boxer shorts by Sunspel, socks (in the drawer) by Tabio
3-8. Lingerie by Eres, skirt by Uniqlo, stockings by Falke
9. Shirt and boxer shorts by Richard James, Tie by Hackett, v-neck T-shirt by Gunze, Trousers by Woolrich Woolen Mills.
10. Blouse by Nicole Farhi, Bra by Eres, Skirt by Hermes, Tights by Falke, Watch by Cartier
11. Shirt by Canali, T-Shirt by Gunze, Trousers by Gucci, Belt by Hackett.
12. Dress by Louis Vuitton, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Ring by Georg Jensen
13. Cardigan by J.Crew, Earrings by Georg Jensen.
14. Shirt by E.Tautz, Ties by Hackett
15. Cardigan by J.Crew, Skirt by Hermes, Bag by RogerVivier, Bracelet by Georg Jensen
16. Jacket by Mulberry, Scarf by Hermes.
17. Shirt and shoes by Canali, Trousers by Richard James, Socks by Tabio
18. Eyewear by Lindberg, Jackett by Avon Celli, Shirt by Dunhill, Tie by Oliver Spencer
19. Coat by Hermès, Blouse by Massimo Alba, Skirt by Apiece Apart, Tights by Falke, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Bag by Salvatore Ferragamo. Bench by Florence Knoll, knoll.com; “Zero” bamboo mirror by Teori, twentytwentyone.com; nest table by Ercol, scp.co.uk; ge-290 easy chair by Hans Wegner, getama.dk; Tommaso Barbi light (1960s) from Modo Italia at Alfie’s Antique Market, modo-italia.co.uk, alfiesantiques.com; “Abaca” mini rug by The Rug Company, therugcompany.info;“Time 300” white curtain fabric by Kvadrat, kvadrat.dk;“Papiolio vinyl” wallpaper by Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com
20. Jacket by Hackett, Shirt by Comme des Garçons Shirt, Tie by Dunhill, Trousers by Uniqlo, Coat (over arm) and Shoes by A.P.C.

No more secrets

Inventory No. 37

Monocle travel guide

It’s arrived

Sheung Wan

Nordic soul

Gianni Riotta

Observation

Baku to the future

Pole new world

Europe Briefing

Asia Briefing

Americas Briefing

Africa/Middle East Briefing

Oceania Briefing

Defence Briefing

In for a round

Moral fibres

Business Briefing

Sharing nicely

Hip Hops

Talk of the town

Art Market Briefing

Culture Briefing

Media Briefing

Living the art

Expo 37: Kings of the Hill

Home at the office

The model maker

Design/Architecture Briefing

Prime number

Get dressed

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