Fashion
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.
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A long overdue spotlight on Goossens, the jewellery maker beloved by Coco Chanel
We visit the atelier that is building on more than half a century of artisanship to find a new audience for its expressive pieces.
Birkenstock taps Louis Vuitton designer Thibo Denis for its most stylish collaboration yet
Swapping couture runways for Birkenstock soles, Thibo Denis is reimagining the brand’s heritage with bold, dynamic trainers inspired by 1970s rock climbers. Meet fashion’s most quietly brilliant shoe designer.
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.
Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Chanel debut signals a bold new era
After months of secrecy, Matthieu Blazy unveiled his first collection for Chanel in Paris — a show that redefined the brand’s legacy and ushered in fashion’s next generation of creative visionaries.
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.
Editor’s letter: Monocle’s Style Special shows how designers, CEOs and mayors are shaping a more considered world
Monocle’s Style Special unpacks the forces reshaping fashion, from shifting aesthetics to fresh business models. Go behind the scenes with designers and decision-makers driving change in France, Oman, and beyond.
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.
Threads of power: How global leaders’ style shapes their influence
What world leaders wear – and how they project power, prestige or playfulness – matters. Who said that style doesn’t make the world go round, command armies or inspire faith?
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.
