Grace Charlton
What do fashion’s brightest names wear in the summer?
These four designers pair comfort and formality with a keen eye for cool. Here, they share what they’re wearing and how they stay fresh when the temperature rises.
Sweet scents of summer: Five fresh fragrances for 2026
Our selection of the most delicious fragrances to take you from the beach to an alfresco dinner.
The 10 standout shows at Paris Fashion Week Men’s spring/summer 2027
From one-of-a-kind outerwear by Givenchy to Studio Nicholson’s Paris Fashion Week runway debut, here’s a selection of our favourite moments from the event.
Heatwave be damned! Paris Fashion Week Men’s brings leather and layers to the runways
While France experiences its high temperatures on record, the styles strutting down the runways of Paris Fashion Week Men’s are unseasonably cool.
Eight iconic Mediterranean shoe styles and the brands keeping their heritage fresh
Once made for farmers and postwar holiday-makers, these Mediterranean styles have stood the test of time.
Peacocks on safari and other observations from this year’s Pitti Immagine Uomo
Monocle reports back from the biannual menswear fair, with learnings from the runway and the trade floor.
Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design proves that big things can come in small packages
The 2026 event comes to a close after attracting record crowds and transitioning from an informal gathering to a polished industry contender.
Nine highlights from Salone del Mobile 2026 and the rest of Milan Design Week
This year’s Milan Design Week was buzzing with optimism despite the challenges facing the sector. We toured the city’s halls and stalls to glean the insights on the opportunities in the industry today.
Three exceptionally stylish people on the art of dressing well
Atsushi Hasegawa, Maria Lemos and Hirofumi Kurino on creating a personal style and choosing clothing that lasts a lifetime.
Minimalism but make it meticulous: Eight Japanese fashion labels to know and love
Auralee, Kaptian Sunshine, Setchu and Sans Limite are among the brands on Monocle’s shopping list.
