Cold-weather picks from The Monocle Shop: From merino knitwear to a packable duffel
A selection of some of our favourite items that will add a new sense of sophistication to your autumn/winter wardrobe – and something for the home.
Whether you want to piece together your winter look or an eye-catching jigsaw puzzle, we have just what you need for the season.
Spanish merino crewneck & Spanish merino cardigan
€190 and €245
Designed and developed in-house by the Monocle team, these knitwear pieces are spun from Spanish merino wool and made in Spain by knitwear specialist Pyratex. The crewneck has a relaxed fit, while the cardigan has a regular-to-roomy fit and high centre-front closure for easy layering.
Colour: Rust, anthracite or garden green
Made in: Portugal
Comb set by Petz Hornmanufaktur
€75
Handcrafted in Petz Hornmanufaktur’s Vienna workshop, this men’s pocket comb is made from cattle horn sourced from Africa. Beyond milling the teeth, every stage of the production process is done by hand. The Monocle logo marks out this set as a genuine collaboration piece.
Colour: Natural
Made in: Austria
Wool watch cap by Cableami
€105
This wool watch cap from Japanese hatmaker Cableami stands out as a desirable addition to any cold-weather wardrobe. Available in grey melange or navy, the hat features a single-turn cuff.
Colour: Grey melange or navy
Made in: Japan
Travel Shopper by Southern Field Industries
€250
This special edition of the brand’s classic tote was developed at its workshop in Saitama, exclusively for Monocle. Made from Japanese waxed-cotton canvas and vegetable-tanned leather, the bag has a luggage strap on the back. A double-layered base provides extra structure and durability.
Colour: Khaki or acorn
Made in: Japan
Wool-cashmere scarf by Moon
€110
Moon brings generations of expertise to this wool-cashmere scarf, developed with Monocle. Made with 90 per cent merino lambswool sourced from Australia and 10 per cent cashmere yarn spun in Italy, the scarf was designed and produced at the brand’s mill in Leeds.
Colour: Navy, grey or orange
Made in: UK
Packable duffel by Texnh
€395
Designed exclusively for Monocle by Japanese accessories brand Texnh, this packable duffel bag is made in Tokyo with lightweight rip-stop nylon and finished with a waterproof leather trim. It features a luggage strap on the back.
Colour: Black or navy
Made in: Japan
World map puzzle by Ravensburger
€40
This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle commissioned by Monocle was made in Germany by Ravensburger. Printed on thick, blue-backed cardboard with fine linen-structured paper, it doubles as a geography lesson – and, once framed after completion, will add visual flair to your home.
Colour: Navy, grey or orange
Made in: Germany
Suede jacket by Valstar
€1,165
Featuring two front pockets and a corduroy collar, this Italian jacket is crafted from 100 per cent untreated lamb-suede leather, giving it a rich, velvety feel. Milan-based label Valstar is renowned for its military-inspired outerwear, craft-led manufacturing and commitment to sourcing materials from Italy. Its main claim to fame was producing the first all-Italian-made raincoat.
Colour: Dark blue or olive brown
Made in: Italy
