Fashion
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From boutique shops to brands with ambition, Shanghai’s retail scene is booming
Unlike mall-centric cities the world over, Shanghai’s retail scene is brimming with boutiques and full of confidence.
Minimalism but make it meticulous: Eight Japanese fashion labels to know and love
Auralee, Kaptian Sunshine, Setchu and Sans Limite are among the brands on Monocle’s shopping list.
Where to shop in Shanghai – 15 retailers for fashion, furniture and more
From Ficus to Labelhood and Maison Uma Wang to Maison Dongliang, we compiled 15 of our favourite shops in China’s Magic City.
Fetching timepieces: Watch dogs celebrate the best timepieces of the season
Spend some quality time with our canine models, who are here to show you our top picks for wristwatches from storied makers.
Inside The Peninsula Hong Kong’s stunning shopping arcade, the birthplace of the city’s luxury-retail scene
The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s premier shopping destination, shaped by history and a considered curation of speciality shops and fashion houses.
Indulge yourself at the Ritz Paris’s shopping gallery, a one-stop destination for all things luxury
With a range of offerings from high-end jewellery to quality coffee beans, the storied Parisian hotel is just as much a shopping destination as it is a heritage stay.
If not to tell time, why do we continue to wear watches?
No longer a mere tool for keeping time, wristwatches have become a discreet signifier of personal identity.
Step into the revamped Yaeca Home Store – a Tokyo shop and café offering a chance to slow down
The latest bricks-and-mortar venture from Japanese brand Yaeca Home Store offers a retreat from the everyday, expanding its presence beyond a simple retail outlet.
‘For smaller brands to win, they need to be able to propose something different.’ How Hermès Watches joined the watchmaking big league
Blending fine leather with Swiss horology, Hermès Watches has upended the convention that mid-sized players can’t compete with the industry’s six big brands. Here CEO Laurent Dordet shares his plans to boost expansion.
Twelve creatives on the art of watchmaking and why horology will stand the test of time
Designers, architects, chefs and more tell us about their favourite watches, their fascination with complications and timekeeping as a fundamental element of any professional’s life.
