Fashion
Interview: Bruno Pavlovsky on Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy chapter: ‘The brand is back’
As Matthieu Blazy takes the reins at Chanel, president Bruno Pavlovsky shares how the designer is reshaping the brand.
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How three family-run French labels found new relevance in a crowded market
By leaning into their heritage and generational know-how, these three Gallic brands have found ways to thrive in the face of stiff international competition.
How a pair of socks helped Japan’s FamilyMart convenience store become a fashion powerhouse
Designer Hiromichi Ochiai reveals how a simple pair of striped socks transformed Japan's ubiquitous konbini into unexpected fashion destinations
Interview: Catherine Martin on the riviera glamour and ‘barefoot luxury’ of her Miu Miu collection
The Oscar-winning costume designer brings vintage romance and cinematic elegance to her first off-screen collection.
Interview: Walpole’s CEO, Helen Brocklebank, on the need-to-know trends emerging in luxury
The world’s high-end markets are under pressure but the UK’s £81bn (€96.2bn) sector is adapting fast. The CEO of the nation’s luxury trade body shares insights on shifting global demand and resilient exports.
Best boutiques in the world: Neighbour, Vancouver
In an ever-evolving retail landscape, the power of curation is a strong antidote to the uniformity of mainstream luxury. In this series we round up the best, must-visit boutiques from around the world.
In retirement, Dries Van Noten unlocks a new way to channel his creativity
After stepping down as creative lead of his brand, the Antwerp-based designer has more time to source art pieces that make its stores sing. And its new London outpost is in particularly fine voice.
Ready for summer: Wardrobe essentials for the season
Breeze through balmy days ahead in our selection of light linens, cool cottons and smart shorts.
It’s time to embrace the season with new styles from the Monocle Shop
The new Monocle capsule collection, developed in-house by our dedicated team and made in Portugal, is a considered blend of fabrics and styles to help you look sharp all day.
Craft as well as capital: Inside the gilded ambitions of India’s luxury boom
Rising income levels and growing interest in premium fashion has placed the south Asian country on every designer brand’s radar
