Fashion
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.
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On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
Bruno Pavlovsky on Chanel’s enduring success recipe: ‘It’s brand first’
Elegantly straddling the worlds of luxury and popular culture, Chanel's influence continues to grow stronger. Monocle speaks to its president of fashion about its renewed focus on heritage, craft and timeless style.
The French guide to summer style
Summer’s coming. We meet the Parisians preparing to greet it – and looking good as they do so.
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
The pieces putting a spring in our step this season
Feeling the heat? It’s on its way, so prepare for the sun with lighter fabrics, looser silhouettes and – yes – even shorts.
A bustling Japanese market that offers a luxury shopping experience
From just-netted fish to farm-fresh meat and vegetables, the Japanese capital’s Azabudai Hills Market is a showcase for the country’s quality produce.
How Catalan creatives are drawing on Spain’s design history to create new collections
Barcelona has a proud history as a hub of textile manufacturing and design. Today this endlessly inventive city is home to a new generation of independent producers and makers still flying the flag.
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.
