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With its ethereal looks and featherlight fabrics, Paris Fashion Week offered some much-needed levity
Translucent, weightless pieces were a common thread on the runways of Paris last week, revealing a fresh approach among heritage brands steeped in tradition.
The 10 best shows from Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2027
Shows from some of the industry’s best-known brands and up-and-coming designers set the tone for a bright seasonal showcase in the City of Light.
Sustainable designer Maria McManus offers a glimpse into the making of her latest collection
From Texas’s retail scene to the runaways of Paris, Maria McManus tells the story behind her brand’s latest collection – and reflects on where it all began six years earlier.
Best in show: The top 10 collections from Milan Fashion Week
From Prada to Moschino and Jil Sander, here are the best shows from Milan’s spring/summer 2027 runways.
As fashion struggles in today’s economic realities, it’s time for brands to cultivate a true following
Few cities generate a quasi-religious fervour for fashion quite like Milan. In the Lombard capital, brands tack billboards onto scaffolding covering churches under renovation. A commercial for Miss Dior perfume plays on a loop…
Monocle’s guide to looking your best at every occasion: Six ways to master your wardrobe
Dressing well is not only an art but also a science. Which is where Monocle's sartorial everyman, Pablo, comes in with his guide to always looking the part – and having fun too.
Style top 25: The pick of the season’s best pieces and the brands to keep on your radar
Lean into autumn with our selection of the most wearable clothes, shoes and accessories. These are the labels to watch out for.
For Lina Ghotmeh, museums aren’t mausoleums but stages for debate and repair
A series of new commissions has confirmed Lina Ghotmeh as one of the world’s great architects. Here, she tells us about culture, craft and the poetics of building for the future.
Stay on the scent of fresh opportunities in the fragrance sector – from key industry players to a breakdown of regional markets
The perfume industry is worth €52bn and encompasses a network of businesses all focused on creating fragrances that sell as well as they smell. Looking to break in? Here are the names to watch.
Richard Mille’s next move: Amanda Mille on storytelling, technical ambition and serving women seriously
The Swiss watchmaker’s brand and partnerships director on bringing women into a male-dominated world, why scarcity breeds loyalty and the art of making people dream, even when they can’t yet afford to buy.
