Fashion
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On the nose
With Byredo, fragrance came first and only then did founder Ben Gorham start looking at other ways to grow the brand, by collaborating with everyone from workwear manufacturers to audio engineers.
Walk this way
A region in southern Spain has a pep in its step, producing speciality footwear for decades. Now the world’s premier shoe brands are striding towards its factories, keeping its industry running.
Stitch in time
Our annual gaze into fashion’s crystal ball reveals how 2023 is shaping up to put the classic and personal at the centre of loose-fitting, ethical and timeless looks.
What’s in store?
The past few years have held little respite for department stores already under threat from e-commerce but a Spanish stalwart is looking for a way forwards.
Counter culture
From a good looking optician’s with vision and Tsutaya’s first outpost in southeast Asia to a cosy homeware shop in Milan.
Meet the family
Members of the Monocle team select their favourite picks from The Monocle Shop.
Wearing in
Tokyo's first North Face running store: specialized gear, services, workshops, rooftop near Yoyogi Park.
Making history
Bottega Veneta blends tradition and modernity, crafting its unique place in luxury fashion.
Layer up
As the air chills, outerwear comes into its own. Match coats and jackets of all hues and fabrics with fun and functional accessories.
The Opener
Speaking in tongues, secretly coded coins, spruiking Seoul and why learning a dialect can help you stay in the black.
