Seishi Shirakawa
Chef Shinichiro Harakawa models the versatile menswear that will fill your wardrobe this autumn
It’s time to stock up on transitional clothing that will make the most of both indoors and out. Take sartorial inspiration from fêted chef and restaurateur Shinichiro Harakawa in Nagasaki prefecture.
Light and shade: Sharp menswear styles to carry you into spring
Smarten up your wardrobe to navigate this season of contrasts and ever-changing weather.
Layering winter fashion: Luxe pairings of leather, suede and wool
Wrap up in sumptuous layers and rich fabrics to keep the season’s chill at bay.
Monocle’s menswear picks from Tokyo
From neutral tones to breezy blues, these subtle looks – displayed against the rising sun in the Japanese capital – offer a fresh start this spring.
From slick suits to coveted coats, here’s our selection of menswear to keep the cold at bay
Stay warm in cosy coats, sharp jackets, snug knits, sturdy boots and on-point accessories.
Subtle spring looks with the season’s best combinations
Sartorial confidence doesn’t always come in loud colours. Here we take a subtler approach.
Counter culture
A quick bite on your own in one of Tokyo’s cafés and restaurants is a pure, indulgent pleasure, especially when you’re adding to the ambience with a sharp-looking outfit.
The city, slicker
For business meetings in the middle of the Pacific, Monocle suggests a few looks from the US East Coast via Marunouchi.
Wardrobe refresh
Ohori Park, home to the Fukuoka Art Museum, is the backdrop to our carefully curated show of spring womenswear.
Slow fashion movement
Monocle heads to Fukuoka, the main city on Japan’s Kyushu island and famous for its food culture, for our spring menswear dress-up.
