Product Archive
Otto Sepp hat
Handmade in Austria from wool felt by heritage millinery brand Mühlbauer, this narrow-brimmed traveller hat is as easy to fold away and care for as a beanie. Peek inside the hat to find a Monocle-exclusive ribbon in brown, white and anthracite, completing its vintage look.
Established more than a century ago in the quiet Viennese suburb of Floridsdorf, Mühlbauer has become one of the world’s most prominent milliners, valued by designer brands from Kenzo to Comme des Garçons. Combining hand-crafting techniques with contemporary design, Mühlbauer is the go-to for sophisticated headwear with a statement twist.
Backpack
Renowned for its specialist knowledge in crafting everyday luggage, New York-based Bags in Progress has designed an exclusive backpack for Monocle. Featuring a custom compact size along with a unique navy-green colourway, each piece is made in the US from Japanese canvas nylon. Comes with a removable interior pouch.
Fringed scarf
Made in collaboration between Parisian menswear brand De Bonne Facture and Monocle, this fringed scarf has an exclusive pattern, size and shape available only at Monocle. Featuring an ancient Persian lion symbol, sun and mystical animals set on a forest-green background, each piece also includes a handwritten signature from the De Bonne Facture founder Déborah Neuberg. Printed and sewn in Como by Italian scarf specialists.
Canvas tote bag
The colours on this canvas-leather bag from Japanese accessories brand Brooklyn Museum were curated by the Konfekt team. Each bag is made in Japan featuring leather from wagyu cattle and Fujikinbai canvas. The interior features five pockets, including one with a zip.
Monocle flat white brooch
Inspired by Monocle’s cafés in London, Paris and Zürich, this flat white brooch was developed exclusively for us by French embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy and designed by co-founder Marie Macon. Handmade using the heritage embroidery technique of cannetille.
Paris-based embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy specialises in bringing witty, elegant stories to life in a series of hand-stitched brooches and patches.
Wine-bottle brooch
Designed for Monocle by Marie Macon, co-founder of Paris-based embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy, this wine-bottle brooch is made by hand using the heritage technique of cannetille.
Paris-based embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy specialises in bringing witty, elegant stories to life in a series of hand-stitched brooches and patches.
Monocle Radio brooch
Developed exclusively for Monocle by Paris-based embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy, this Monocle Radio brooch was designed by co-founder Marie Macon and made by hand using the heritage embroidery technique of cannetille.
Paris-based embroidery brand Macon & Lesquoy specialises in bringing witty, elegant stories to life in a series of hand-stitched brooches and patches.
Tweed tie
Selected by Monocle’s design team from Tokyo-based leather specialist Hender Scheme’s tie range, this dark brown piece is made of high-quality Bishu wool tweed and features a natural leather tab on the rear. Made in Japan.
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.
Travel case
This travel case from Budapest-based Ykra is handcrafted by the brand’s own team of seamstresses in the Hungarian town of Vásárosnamény. Made using materials such as pure cotton canvas, suede strip and cotton tape, each piece features a co-branded logo. The ribbed webbing strap and stitched leather accent on the front are exclusive to Monocle.
Founded by Hungarian designer Balázs Lakatos, Budapest-based Ykra channels a nostalgic take on outdoor bags and accessories. From vegetable-tanned leather to cotton canvas, the label features products made from natural materials.
