Ollie Adegboye /As the fashion market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. A focus on timelessness and quality can reshape our perspectives and cut…
From a welcoming new Paris boutique founded by two upstart designers from Dijon to Italian jackets that marry natural materials with couture techniques, we look at the trajectory of menswear in 2024.
Once touted as unstoppable disruptors of fashion retail, luxury e-commerce companies have struggled to recover their pre-pandemic momentum – with some only narrowly dodging insolvency. We discuss the sector’s future and…
Our Scotland survey goes beyond the nation’s world-famous scenery to visit some of the makers, creators and company owners who make it such a dynamic 21st-century destination. Read on for a wee sample of what this great…
Despite the convenience of online shopping, a new generation of designers, buyers and entrepreneurs are reaffirming the irreplaceable charms of in-person retail. Here are five new outlets that we admire.
The outbreak of war could have spelt the end for these Ukrainian businesses but the women running them are refusing to give up – and proving to be soft-power players.
We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.
Upcycled cashmere jumpers, duffle coats, denim jackets and an elegant two-piece twill suit engineered for the slopes – with these pieces in your wardrobe, you can keep your temperature (and spirits) up as the leaves come…
The beginning of autumn is synonymous with a wardrobe refresh. To help you in the endeavour, we have scoured fashion runways and designers’ studios around the world, from Laguna Beach and Tokyo to Milan and Singapore, to…
From specialist cycling gear and sustainably made backpacks to running shoes that will put a spring in your step, these hardworking pieces will help you get up and go.
From its lively HQ-cum-gallery in one of Rome’s most imposing buildings to its modern Tuscan factory where workers are viewed as artisans, Fendi is proving itself a determinedly transparent and progressive brand as it…
From ambitious young start-ups to venerable fashion houses, our spring season style round-up has searched worldwide to find the 25 labels, designers and products that will be on the radar of the sharpest dressers in 2023…
Iceland’s gentler approach to life has resulted in a unique creative scene that moves with its own rhythms. As outerwear brand 66°North steps onto the global stage, we find out what can it teach the world about Nordic-style…
Turbulent times call for bold decisions, says Pietro Beccari, the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, who has tripled the luxury firm’s revenues.
Renewing a heritage brand takes a special kind of vision. As the newly installed head of fashion house Hugo Boss, Daniel Grieder explains how he is balancing traditional tailoring with innovative technology to create a…
From the very best in running gear (and running routes) to hip fashion meccas in the coolest part of town, via snug and stylish shoes and eye-catching accessories, our global gamut of gear is sure to fit right in with your…
Following its founding principle of ‘craft in motion’, Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta is combining artisanal tradition and a playful sense of modernity to stake its place in fashion’s highest echelons.
Autumn is all about more – more layers, more options, more fun. So embrace the impending elemental challenges with a sense of excitement, knowing that the right clothes will see you conquer them with ease. We bring you a…
Dries Van Noten made his name as part of the ‘Antwerp Six’, a grouping that put Belgian designers on the map in the 1980s. Now he’s thinking big again after selling a stake in his business to Puig. Here he tells Monocle…
Summer is all about taking a break and doing the things that enhance your quality of life. And we’ve devised a modest checklist of ideas to set you on the right course – to make life just a bit nicer. So grab your swimmers…
