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Street style from Rome: what to wear in the Eternal City
We set out to understand what gives the residents of the Italian capital such a unique sense of style and meet the people who best flaunt this appealing blend of sophistication and swagger.
How to get dressed: Atsushi Hasegawa, the head of creative at The Newt in Somerset
A luxury hotel’s head of creative brings a touch of French cool and Japanese tailoring to the English countryside.
10 transformative ideas from the Venice Biennale
From buildings that encourage fun to forward-looking architecture that reimagines the past, we round up some of the fresh solutions on show at La Serenissima’s architecture fair.
Interview: Walpole’s CEO, Helen Brocklebank, on the need-to-know trends emerging in luxury
The world’s high-end markets are under pressure but the UK’s £81bn (€96.2bn) sector is adapting fast. The CEO of the nation’s luxury trade body shares insights on shifting global demand and resilient exports.
Five days of fun at Salone del Mobile 2025
The 63rd edition of the furniture industry’s premier global showcase took place in April and Monocle had a front-row seat.
Opinion
Department stores still matter – especially when they champion emerging brands    Â
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Interview: Kristina Blahnik on making retail spaces speak for themselves
Plus: Stepping into her family footwear business after training as an architect.
Profile: Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro on bringing legacy pieces back to life
The designer revisits his work with Poltrona Frau.
In need of a distinct look for your staff? These designers have you covered
We take a look at our own daily uniforms and ask how the team at Older Studio puts its outfits together.
