Fashion
Colour theory: Ryota Iwai’s Auralee steps into the Paris spotlight
Known for its tonal harmony and tactile detail, the Japanese label is now making a statement. We catch up with founder Ryota Iwai in Paris about the brand’s new collection and ambitions.
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How Moda Operandi’s co-founder is changing the face of luxury ecommerc
During a period of challenges and transitions for the luxury industry, it’s the bold thinkers and the risk-takers who are making it through
The designers bringing slow fashion to New York’s rapid retail scene
Is it time to slow down in the fashion capital that has always moved fastest? We take a look at upstart brands to find out.
Interview: Giulio Bergamaschi on Acqua di Parma’s art-of-living ambitions.
With its exposed ventilation ducts and industrial setting in southwestern Milan, Acqua di Parma’s HQ feels a little tech corp – surprising for a century-old perfume and lifestyle brand known for its sun-soaked yellow…
Interview: Joaquín Trías on the reinvention of Delpozo
Delpozo is back with sharp suits, global ambition, and creative director Joaquín Trías leading the charge.
Monocle’s menswear picks from Tokyo
From neutral tones to breezy blues, these subtle looks – displayed against the rising sun in the Japanese capital – offer a fresh start this spring.
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Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe exit could spell change for fashion’s creative directors
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Meet the fashion week specialists: Hidden talent from five fashion capitals
Step behind the curtain to learn about the creative professionals bringing runways to life outside the spotlight.
Making time: The Finnish school shaping the future of watchmaking
How Kelloseppäkoulu has become the go-to institution for the next generation of top horologists, attracting attention from Swiss giants Rolex and Patek Philippe.
Alessandro Sartori’s vision for a timeless, trend-free Zegna
Zegna’s youthful energy and practical, enduring designs focus on customer comfort and lasting quality. We catch up with the brand’s creative director.
Monocle’s spring style forecast
The best of bold colours and light layers to keep you cosy and dry this spring.
