Fashion
Colour theory: Ryota Iwai’s Auralee steps into the Paris spotlight
Known for its tonal harmony and tactile detail, the Japanese label is now making a statement. We catch up with founder Ryota Iwai in Paris about the brand’s new collection and ambitions.

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Athens’ creative renaissance: Makers, designers and shopkeepers to know
Athenians are used to dressing for the heat. No wonder sunny start-ups proliferate. Time to stock up?

Fashion creatives who are breaking new ground
From a trailblazing Japanese label’s hi-tech textiles to a Danish coffee roastery’s foray into fashion, we look at the designers and brands taking delight in challenging expectations.

Scandinavian minimalism with an inviting generosity
We meet the duo behind Toteme’s signature shops.

Interview: Nuria Cruelles, Loewe perfumer
Over the past decade, Loewe has transformed from a dormant Spanish heritage brand into one of the world’s most relevant luxury houses. This is largely thanks to its creative director, Jonathan Anderson, and the…

Subtle spring looks with the season’s best combinations
Sartorial confidence doesn’t always come in loud colours. Here we take a subtler approach.

The Fashion Top 25
As the market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. We have scoured the globe to bring together the makers and retailers that stand out.

What is the essence of modern luxury today?
Monocle speaks to three industry insiders about longevity and the importance of having more meaningful relationships with the products that we consume and cherish.

Jil Sander is bringing its modern, understated aesthetic to London
The husband-and-wife duo behind the popular brand are searching for beauty in simplicity with the brand’s new shop in the UK capital.

Five top hospitality uniforms from our editors’ travels
How well-designed workwear set the right tone.

A Bangkok food emporium’s recipe for success
Food shopping comes with a twist thanks to Gourmet Market’s fresh take on the supermarket experience.
