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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The summer essentials that will elevate your wardrobe this season
From a maestro of stretchy fabric that’s expanding its offering to an Italian leather specialist celebrating the Olympics, we line up this summer’s must-have looks.
Shore things: Colourful accessories that’ll have you beach-ready
Whether idling happily on the sand or sipping coffee in a promenade café, you’ll need superior swimwear and a few playful accessories to bring out the best of a day beside the sea.
Interview: Alain Villard, CEO of Swatch
Once seen as little more than watches for children, the Swiss-made timepieces are now coveted by seasoned collectors.
On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
Bruno Pavlovsky on Chanel’s enduring success recipe: ‘It’s brand first’
Elegantly straddling the worlds of luxury and popular culture, Chanel's influence continues to grow stronger. Monocle speaks to its president of fashion about its renewed focus on heritage, craft and timeless style.
The French guide to summer style
Summer’s coming. We meet the Parisians preparing to greet it – and looking good as they do so.
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
The pieces putting a spring in our step this season
Feeling the heat? It’s on its way, so prepare for the sun with lighter fabrics, looser silhouettes and – yes – even shorts.
A bustling Japanese market that offers a luxury shopping experience
From just-netted fish to farm-fresh meat and vegetables, the Japanese capital’s Azabudai Hills Market is a showcase for the country’s quality produce.
How Catalan creatives are drawing on Spain’s design history to create new collections
Barcelona has a proud history as a hub of textile manufacturing and design. Today this endlessly inventive city is home to a new generation of independent producers and makers still flying the flag.
