Fashion
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Adopt your own look: The case for dressing in a personal uniform
A single, signature style can define your identity, tell your backstory – and save time in the mornings too.
Step into atelier Luca Avitabile, Naples’ bespoke shirtmaker
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.
The Agenda: How the Olympics could jeopardise the French capital’s ‘bouquinistes’
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Wardrobe choices for the modern traveller: Combining functionality with slick style
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…
Workwear is back in the fashion fold – does the trend mark a shift in consumer behaviour?
In an industry synonymous with fast, throwaway products, the rise (again) of workwear has come as a surprise to some. But there’s no denying the appeal of long-lasting clothing with simple, functional design.
Why traditional fashion thrives in Germany
Lederhosen and dirndls aren’t just donned for Oktoberfest in southern Germany; tracht has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years with many wearing these traditional clothes every day. Monocle Films travels across the region…
Shoemaking with Yohei Fukuda
Monocle Films visited the Tokyo studio of Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker who has been creating timeless pieces for decades. See behind the scenes at his studio and hear about his ethos in our…
Métiers d’art by Chanel
Chanel’s annual métiers d’art collection is an ode to craftsmanship and a tribute to the specialist ateliers with which the house works. We go behind the scenes to watch the creative process and witness…
