Natalie Theodosi
Giorgio Armani’s farewell show at Milan Fashion Week
The legendary fashion designer died in September at the age of 91. Weeks later, the fashion world gathered around the catwalk to mark his passing and wonder what’s next.
Interview: Bruno Pavlovsky on Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy chapter: ‘The brand is back’
As Matthieu Blazy takes the reins at Chanel, president Bruno Pavlovsky shares how the designer is reshaping the brand.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Plan C’s new Milan flagship shop with Carolina Castiglioni
The Italian label’s new retail concept blends luxury ready-to-wear pieces with a reading room and design objects for a uniquely enhanced shopping experience.
Monocle’s Style Top 25: The best designers, makers and retailers redefining luxury
The luxury industry is slowing down, with a growing focus on timelessness and craft. We present our survey of style experts who create designs with quality at its core.
How Catherine Rénier is turning Van Cleef & Arpels into living art
By marrying traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, Van Cleef & Arpels under Catherine Rénier demonstrates that luxury is more than product.
Peter Copping charts a new future for Lanvin couture
Under Peter Copping’s direction, Lanvin is reimagined through couture craftsmanship and archival research. His debut collections capture the elegance of Jeanne Lanvin while introducing contemporary details, proving that heritage can drive fashion innovation.
How Vibram’s shoes are treading from hiking trails onto runways
The Italian footwear manufacturer, best known for its yellow-soled hiking shoes, is stepping into fashion with design labs, luxury collaborations and a surge in global demand that’s reshaping the brand’s future.
Michael Kliger’s plans to rebuild luxury giant Yoox Net-a-Porter
As he takes charge of five brands, Mytheresa’s Michael Kliger lays out his turnaround plan and shares why clear positioning, stability and experience still matter most in retail.
Giorgio Armani rewrote the rulebook – and fashion is all the better for it
Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died, aged 91. Monocle’s fashion director pays tribute.
