What is the essence of modern luxury today? Monocle speaks to three industry insiders about longevity and the importance of having more meaningful relationships with the products that we consume and cherish.
Surfwear, footwear, city shorts and relaxed shirts – summer holidays are all about breezy, effortless dressing. From Bali to Brazil, we’ve found the new generation of retailers selling the best summery brands.
How Japanese outdoors company Goldwin melds technical prowess with sharp cuts for adventurers and urban explorers – and is now known for producing the world’s most coveted outdoorswear.
The sportswear market is a crowded field so finding clothes that offer something new is no walk in the park. Meet three brands that are bona fide game-changers.
Amid relaxing standards of formality in the workplace, sales of suits in Japan have fallen sharply. But one Tokyo label is going against the grain. We meet the menswear mavericks behind The Gentleman in the Parlour.
We’ve teamed up with Comme des Garçons once more to develop our latest signature candle. Bring into your home the woody scent of a run through Tokyo’s Yoyogi park on a crisp morning. Featuring notes of cypress, chamomile…
There’s still plenty of summer left but you’ll want to be ready for the odd chilly evening or rain shower. We have you covered. Whether it’s a soft moleskin jacket, a bright Parisian silk scarf or the best umbrella in the…
This month’s selection from our shop starts with
‘The Monocle Book of Italy’. Our dedicated reporters and photographers have roamed the length of the boot and this coffee-table book is the result. Feeling inspired by the…
Tackle the year to come head-on. The Monocle Shop is brimming with fresh collaborations and fetching favourites to help keep
you organised and forging ahead.
The mercury is rising and so is the standard of music. We take the temperature of the hottest new talent, from a Texan band to a Norwegian singer-songwriter, and whip through the tunes keeping us dancing well after sunset…
It’s time to embrace the season. Whether you’re relaxing close to home this summer or exploring distant shores, we’ve put together an exclusive collection of smart clothing and handy accessories to ensure that you’re always…