Grace Charlton
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.
Milan Design Week thinks outside the box as the industry reacts to a fractured zeitgeist
Designers put their thinking caps on for this year’s edition of Milan Design Week, which leaned into intellectualism and collectable work.
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: All 25 winners
From sleek Italian furniture and Danish trade schools to Thai pocket parks and Namibian bikes, the following 25 people, products and places have made it onto the podium for Monocle’s annual Design Awards.
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The best craftspeople who have truly mastered their trades
The makers driving craft and industry today, across all disciplines.
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The best homeware and equipment
The year’s most ingenious tools and objects, designed to enhance your everyday living.
Twelve creatives on the art of watchmaking and why horology will stand the test of time
Designers, architects, chefs and more tell us about their favourite watches, their fascination with complications and timekeeping as a fundamental element of any professional’s life.
The top-50 things to see at Milan Design Week
From cyberpunk installations to silverware – and from career retrospectives to showcases of emerging talent – here are the presentations and shows not to miss at this year’s Milan Design Week.
Paris Fashion Week highlights industry strength amid global turmoil
Fashion weeks have suffered from remarkably poor timing in recent years. From news of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years later, the latest edition of the womenswear fashion…
The 10 best shows from Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026
Our highlights from the Paris runways, including collections from Dior, Chanel and Hermès.
