Fashion
A photographic tribute to Milan’s Sciure: icons of style, power, and cultural legacy
Meet Milan’s sciure: glamorous grande dames whose style, rituals and resilience offer a witty lens on fashion, ageing and what it means to live beautifully in Italy’s design capital.
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Sharp new styles from the Monocle Shop
Developed in-house by our dedicated team, these new Monocle pieces feature considered fabrics and styles to keep you looking sharp all day.
Your autumn style edit: weather-proof picks and smart layers
Get ready for the new season by mixing lightweight pieces with a few choice accessories that will see you through the day, whatever the weather.
Isaia: The Italian tailor bringing Neapolitan style to the world
Isaia is expanding beyond Italy, blending sharp cuts with soulful traditions to tailor the future of men’s fashion and grow its international footprint.
How Chinese brands are moving from cheap knock-offs to global luxury contenders
From tacky to tasteful: Long gone are the days when “Made in China” was synonymous with cheap tat and shoddy knock-offs. Now, Chinese retail brands are on the verge of global credibility.
Peek inside the Antiparos hideaway where the fashion set go to escape – and shop
On a remote Cycladic island, a boutique hotel is serving up exclusive designer collaborations while offering guests a serene personal refuge.
How 74Escape grew from a digital community to a cult-status hotel boutique
Welcome to resort retail redefined – spotlighting craft, culture and community from a summer boutique in southwest Turkey.
Does the future of fashion start with these six new materials?
From non-toxic, water-resistant fabrics to alternative leather made from cacti, here are revolutionary textiles paving the way for sustainable style.
The British Fashion Council’s new CEO wants to give London its groove back
The non-profit organisation’s summer party was held on Tuesday at the Serpentine Pavilion. Laura Weir, who has been leading the council since April, spoke candidly about her goals for the industry.
Why athletes make the best brand ambassadors
Keen to portray a sense of technical expertise and the pursuit of excellence, luxury fashion houses are increasingly turning to sportspeople.
Five business leaders share their sartorial secrets for keeping a cool head in extreme heat
What do Asia’s sharpest minds wear in a heatwave? We take a peek inside the wardrobes of business leaders balancing style, status and sweat.
