Fashion
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Good as new
While many French companies have sought cheaper manufacturing options abroad, a few ambitious heritage brands have revived their fortunes by staying faithful to their roots.
Style counsel
When Raffaello Napoleone took over Pitti Immagine, Pitti Uomo was a moribund trade fair. Having revitalised it and Florence’s fashion business, he shares the leadership skills needed for a renaissance.
Cutting a dash
What could be dismissed as a sleepy Spanish town is in fact a fashion heavyweight renowned for its leatherware. Monocle paid a visit to pick up some bags and brogues.
Wardrobe wonders
Meet five up-and-coming designers creating forward-looking, wardrobe-defining labels. With influences from classic tailoring to streetwear and architecture, these talents are breaking the mould while staying wearable.
Shiny happy people
A family-run shoe-polish manufacturer on the outskirts of Paris with over eight decades of experience has big global plans, in spite of its diminutive size.
Family man
Roy Dantendorfer built his family business into a chain of fashion shops. They are a vital stop-off for customers looking for timeless, high-end pieces from independent designers.
Observation
Editor in chief Tyler Brûlé on Monocle’s new venture in London, the Kioskafé. Get your magazine and coffee fix, and stock up on travel essentials at our latest retail concept.
Inventory no.87
From Finnish gin to charming cookware and notable stationery, this October select showcases our favourite autumn finds.
Lifestyle technique
Tokyo's Culture Convenience Club blends quality of life and technology in Tsutaya Electrics. The well-designed shop displays hi-tech products alongside books, plants and plenty of comfy seats.
I bought the factory
Monocle meets the hands-on brand owners so in love with the art of creation they bought their own factories.
