Product Archive

Leather Christmas ornaments

Brighten up your Christmas tree with these three leather Christmas ornaments from Bangkok-based accessories brand Archives Design. Embossed with gold foil (“Time for a party”; “Starry silent night”; “Tis the season”), they are made by hand from full-grain cowhide and tanned via a natural, plant-derived process. Designed by Cameroon-born artist Maxime Mballa-Tagny and inspired by Jean Cocteau’s illustrations and West African Akan goldweights. 

Exclusively curated and picked from Archives Design’s collection for Monocle.

Tweed tie

Selected by Monocle’s design team from Tokyo-based leather specialist Hender Scheme’s tie range, this charcoal piece is made of high-quality Bishu wool tweed and features a natural leather tab on the rear. Made in Japan.

Weekly diary 2026

Linen-covered and available in olive, navy and yellow, Leuchtturm1917’s weekly diary for 2026 is ideal for anyone looking to free their organisation process from technology. Containing weekly and monthly layouts, it also offers an annual overview so you can zoom in on the details and take care of the big picture. Plus: look out for Monocle’s special travel-guide insert, available only to our customers, which covers 25 cities from London to Tokyo. 

Large travel organiser

This large travel organiser comes from lightweight travel accessories brand To & Fro. Made by one of Japan's leading ultra-light fabric manufacturers Kajif, its nylon fabric is waterproof and semitransparent, making packing that little bit simpler. Featuring exclusive To & Fro X Monocle co-branding.

Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook

Planning a summer hiking trip, some winter skiing, a city culture break or perhaps even something a little longer? Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook, out now, makes for the perfect travel companion. We present our favourite spots from Alpine dining destinations to river swimming and smart city hotels. We’ve also scoured the country for its most skilled artisans, providing you with the ultimate guide to Swiss fashion, food and design. Plus: for those looking to put down roots, we reveal the top places to set up a home, the clubs to join and the architects to consult. It’s time to explore this gem of a country afresh. 

The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas

Monocle meets 50 celebrated designers from across the globe who get cosy on their couches (with their pets, partners and children) and tell us about their sofa choices – why they designed it, why they chose it, how they use it. They reveal fresh insights into their work, their lives, their passions and their style. Original photographic portraits and in-depth interviews transport us into the homes of some of our favourite creatives. We also take you on a fascinating journey that starts at an English country house in 1675 to find out about the 350-year history of the sofa. And we have compiled an illustrated guide to 100 of the most iconic examples, representing the best from 125 years of settee design. Take a seat and join the conversation.

Crew-neck jumper

Soft lines and polished finishes make this crew-neck jumper a steadfast companion season after season. Knitted from 100 per cent wool in the brand’s Japanese studio, this jumper comes in red or green and is a simple way to inject colour into any wardrobe. Based in Yamagata prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese knitwear, Batoner balances technical innovation and tradition, looking to the future while sustaining a sense of longevity. This internationally renowned knitwear brand is known for producing comfortable and elegant pieces using sustainable methods, creating clothing that will be passed down to the next generation.

Kaisersemmeldose

This decorative and whimsical box is a nod to the ornate porcelain pastries that once adorned Emperor Franz Joseph I’s table. To honour the centenary of the ruler’s death, Augarten has relaunched this porcelain bread-roll container. Ornamental in design yet functional in form, it’s perfect for housing your favourite condiments or sweet treats.

Augarten’s story begins in 1718 as one of the oldest and far-reaching porcelain manufacturers in Europe. It closed a century later only to reopen in 1923 within Augarten Palace in Vienna, where it continues to be produced today. Every collection is meticulously produced and shaped by hand and bears the label’s signature coat of arms.

Short-sleeved T-shirt

Made in Portugal from thick 100 per cent jersey cotton, this shirt’s structured profile ensures long-term comfort for everyday wear. Designed in-house in olive, navy and ecru colourways, it showcases a branded logo on the bottom left-hand side.

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.