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.
By trusting his instincts and crafting timeless, origami-inspired garments on his own terms, Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu is redefining the role of the modern fashion brand – and scooping the industry’s most prestigious awards…
As women re-enter work after career breaks, what shapes their experience? This was the topic of the latest dinner held in Tokyo by The Adecco Group’s Innovation Foundation, Konfekt and Monocle.
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.
To mark Monocle’s 15th anniversary we’ve asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on the importance of visual storytelling, being present and the craft…
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.
As the world makes efforts to kick into gear, bright ideas are sparking up across the globe, from the fashion house bringing haute couture to your door, to small towns tempting newcomers by offering free board – at a price…
Winter is here and thanks to The Monocle Shop it’ll be a season of cheer. We have your seasonal goodies and cold-weather gear sorted, from cashmere cosiness to Monochan-approved gift sets. So load up on presents for your…
It’s time to layer up. And now that it’s getting cooler there is more scope to play around with your wardrobe. We have teamed up with our favourite brands to bring you handy pieces to keep you warm and dry, from cardies and…
Absence makes the heart grow fonder – and, it seems, that applies to our offices too. So how can we get the best out of our working environments when we return to them? We’ve sourced 20 items that should be a feature of…
Want to crack America? Fashion showrooms are the engines under the shining chassis of the industry. And Stella Ishii runs one of the most influential on the block.