For Europe’s storied luxury brands, the future depends on safeguarding the traditions of the past. That’s why dedicated schools across the continent are working to ensure that younger generations learn the traditional…
You’ll want to wear an extra layer in winter, so why not make it a smart one? Now is the time to command the room and elevate your look with a crisp suit or jacket. And add extra interest with scarves, pocket squares and…
For fledgling independent brands, entering the luxury-watch market might seem like an impossible task. But by nurturing client relationships, creating distinctive designs and producing its pieces in-house, Swiss manufact…
As consumers across the globe seek out fuss-free yet reliably high-quality fashion, New York-based label Alex Mill is showing that the best ideas often run in the family.
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Moroccan bakery elevating pastry into a luxury gift to a Welsh mill securing its future by becoming an employee-owned enterprise, we discover how thriving…
We get you ready to face the cooler weather with our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans and well-cut blazers to classic coats and playful knitwear. Plus: we talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit…
You’ve perused the trade press, thumbed the newspapers and kept your ear to the ground, we know, but with so much happening, even the best of us overlook things. That’s why our journalists have scoured mountains, rivieras…
As autumn ushers in a return to work for many, opportunities to stay active abound, whether cycling into the office or embarking on a business trip. Here we round up some of the best gear for life on the go, from crease…
From a maestro of stretchy fabric that’s expanding its offering to an Italian leather specialist celebrating the Olympics, we line up this summer’s must-have looks.
Whether idling happily on the sand or sipping coffee in a promenade café, you’ll need superior swimwear and a few playful accessories to bring out the best of a day beside the sea. Some colourful suggestions...
Beyond the city limits, warm sun, cool breezes and slow living ensure a novel approach to business. Here, we discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to an Italian shoe specialist that’s refusing to buckle on trends and a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of…
Elegantly straddling the worlds of luxury and popular culture, Chanel is going from strength to strength more than a century since it was founded. Monocle speaks to its president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, about its…
From a trailblazing Japanese label’s hi-tech textiles to a Danish coffee roastery’s foray into fashion, we look at the designers and brands taking delight in challenging expectations.
The latest edition of the Monocle Design Awards is here to celebrate the year’s most inspiring and ingenious products, models and structures – and the people who conceive them – as they set the standard in both form and…
