Fashion
Birkenstock taps Louis Vuitton designer Thibo Denis for its most stylish collaboration yet
Swapping couture runways for Birkenstock soles, Thibo Denis is reimagining the brand’s heritage with bold, dynamic trainers inspired by 1970s rock climbers. Meet fashion’s most quietly brilliant shoe designer.

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A photographic tribute to Milan’s sciure: Icons of style, power, and cultural legacy
Meet Milan’s sciure: Glamorous grande dames whose style, rituals and resilience offer a witty lens on fashion, ageing and what it means to live beautifully in Italy’s design capital.

Giorgio Armani rewrote the rulebook – and fashion is all the better for it
Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died, aged 91. Monocle’s fashion director pays tribute.


Where to repair clothes in Paris: The city’s five finest tailors and master cobblers
Get your fix: the repair shops giving Parisians' wardrobes a fresh start

How John Lobb footwear stays one step ahead
Paris finesse meets British craftsmanship in this slow-evolving luxury label. CEO Philippe Gonzalez walks us through its next chapter.

Sharp new styles from the Monocle Shop
Developed in-house by our dedicated team, these new Monocle pieces feature considered fabrics and styles to keep you looking sharp all day.

Your autumn style edit: Weather-proof picks and smart layers
Get ready for the new season by mixing lightweight pieces with a few choice accessories that will see you through the day, whatever the weather.

Isaia: The Italian tailor bringing Neapolitan style to the world
Isaia is expanding beyond Italy, blending sharp cuts with soulful traditions to tailor the future of men’s fashion and grow its international footprint.

How Chinese brands are moving from cheap knock-offs to global luxury contenders
From tacky to tasteful: Long gone are the days when “Made in China” was synonymous with cheap tat and shoddy knock-offs. Now, Chinese retail brands are on the verge of global credibility.

Peek inside the Antiparos hideaway where the fashion set go to escape – and shop
On a remote Cycladic island, a boutique hotel is serving up exclusive designer collaborations while offering guests a serene personal refuge.
