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Where next for luxury retail?
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 opportunities to reinvent…
Inch by inch
Fashion is dominated by a few big cities but Hul le Kes’s decision to build its brand in Arnhem has put the Dutch city on the map.
Back to basics
Eva Papadaki is tapping into her Cretan heritage to make natural cosmetics that help you to feel as good on the inside as they do on the outside.
Starting the ascent
The first stage of Azabudai Hills, a sprawling ‘city within a city’ in the Japanese capital, is open. We explore its shops, which offer everything from fashion to furniture, and see how the mixed-use…
True colours
A single, signature style can define your identity, tell your backstory – and save time in the mornings too.
A cut above
There’s far more to having something made than measuring and fitting. In the hands of a master, it can be a collaboration that cuts out fast fashion’s waste and impermanence. Step into Neapolitan atelier…
The Agenda
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Rise To The Challenge
From roomy bags for all your essentials to creaseproof fabrics, the art of dressing for a life on the move is hard to master. Let us point you in the right direction.
Sharp dressing at The Decorum
The Bangkok-based retailer and fashion label has been recognised as the top emerging fashion outpost in Monocle’s inaugural Retail Awards. We meet co-founder and creative director Sirapol Ridhiprasart to talk about dressing The Decorum…
Helsinki market-hall revival
To celebrate our inaugural Retail Awards, we head to a newly renovated food hall in Helsinki. From cheese and smoked fish to fresh pastries and locally grown vegetables, the Hakaniemi Market Hall is the…
