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Medium travel organiser
From lightweight travel accessories brand To & Fro comes this medium-sized travel organiser. Made by one of Japan's leading ultra-light fabric manufacturers, Kajif, its nylon fabric is waterproof and semitransparent, making packing that little bit easier. What is more, it features exclusive To & Fro X Monocle co-branding.
Sweatshirt “Monocle”
For Monocle readers and listeners old and new, this branded sweatshirt comes in olive, grey melange or navy. Made in Portugal, this weighty 100 per cent cotton fleece has a thicker feel and a relaxed fit.
Small mug set
Hasami Porcelain’s highly specialised workforce, based in the town of Hasami in the Nagasaki Prefecture, is the perfect match for Monocle thanks to its attention to detail and consistent standards of excellence. This small set, consisting of one cup and matching saucer, remains a perfect example of the level of craftsmanship that the Japanese ceramicist applies to its products.
Shorthauler bag
Large enough to see you through a multi-city business trip, yet compact in form and abundant in functionality. It has two zipped compartments, fits a 15 or 17-inch laptop and has room for notebooks and an outfit change. There's a middle compartment with pockets aplenty to keep you organised and the shoulder strap is detachable. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.
Card case Texnh
Crafted in Tokyo by Japanese accessories brand Texnh, this card case can hold 15 business cards, making it a useful companion when you're out and about. Developed from Japanese calf leather in exclusive colours for Monocle, the handmade inside case features the two brands' laser-engraved logos.
Unlined jacket
This wool cr��pe jacket is handmade in Italy and its slim-fitting design has been left completely unlined for lightness. It���s equipped with a single vent, three buttons and two front pockets. The jacket works well with a shirt and tie, and equally well with jeans and a T-shirt. Its ultra-soft stretch fabric will keep you warm during summer nights. **About Barena** The Venetian lagoon provides a fittingly fetching backdrop to the HQ of this Italian tailoring firm. Its focus on craftsmanship, tactile materials and seemly silhouettes has made it a favourite since it started in 1961 but it caught our eye by being family-run, playful and perfectly conceived. Barena���s products, made with the best Italian textiles, may riff on traditional Venetian dress but the contemporary pieces will look elegant wherever your travels take you.
Portobello large bowl
These Portobello bowls are a nifty addition to any home. Made in Italy, every bowl is engraved with Monocle branding and finished in an exclusive olive or natural colourway.
Portobello small bowl
This small Portobello bowl comes in a playful salmon or navy colourway, exclusive to Monocle. Made in Italy, each is also engraved with Monocle branding.
Long apron
Made from pure cotton, this apron is dyed with pure vegetable indigo to achieve its rich colour. It maintains the original design from a century ago and embodies the distinctive style of Burgenland culture. Handmade in Austria using traditional dyeing methods.
Koó has honoured the tradition of indigo dyeing since 1921, running one of Europe’s last blueprinting workshops. Each printed garment by Koó carries a slice of Austrian history, defined by master craftspeople using decades-old techniques. Their Burgenland indigo print was recognised by Austria’s Unesco commission as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.
Curated by Meisterstrasse. Over the past 20 years, Meisterstrasse has emerged as the premier source for discovering unique makers and manufacturers, showcasing more than 5,000 local artisans across 13 countries in Europe and Asia. The label boasts a rich heritage, courtesy of its founders Niki and Christoph Rath, who have connections to the Lobmeyr family – a lineage with 200-plus years of expertise in glasswork and chandeliers. The platform highlights brands devoted to their craft, specialising in custom-made products and emphasising sustainability.
Short apron
This handmade apron has a clever double-print design, one to the front and one to the back. Made from pure cotton, it features a functional patch pocket and adjustable tie waist for a comfortable fit. A regional speciality from Burgenland, this apron’s reversible design echoes a traditional practice where one side was reserved for work and the other, known as “the walking side”, was for strolling through the village.
Koó has honoured the tradition of indigo dyeing since 1921, running one of Europe’s last blueprinting workshops. Each printed garment by Koó carries a slice of Austrian history, defined by master craftspeople using decades-old techniques. Their Burgenland indigo print was recognised by Austria’s Unesco commission as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.
Curated by Meisterstrasse. Over the past 20 years, Meisterstrasse has emerged as the premier source for discovering unique makers and manufacturers, showcasing more than 5,000 local artisans across 13 countries in Europe and Asia. The label boasts a rich heritage, courtesy of its founders Niki and Christoph Rath, who have connections to the Lobmeyr family – a lineage with 200-plus years of expertise in glasswork and chandeliers. The platform highlights brands devoted to their craft, specialising in custom-made products and emphasising sustainability.
