Product Archive
Large Belém beach mat – navy
Taking its name from Lisbon’s Belém lighthouse, this pure cotton beach towel by Torres Novas features an absorbent terry material on one side and a soft fouta fabric on the other. Made in northern Portugal, this beach accessory features a bespoke co-branded label and comes in two colours developed exclusively for Monocle.
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.
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.
Faro lamp
At Monocle, we take good lighting seriously. It should compliment a space, creating a naturally welcoming, warm atmosphere, which is exactly why we chose this Faro lamp. Designed by David Chipperfield for Swedish lighting brand Wästberg, it features a dimmable LED light and up to 20 hours of battery life, which means that it can move seamlessly from kitchen to terrace. Plus: The olive colour is exclusive to Monocle. Settle in for an elegantly lit evening of entertaining and dining.
Designer Magnus Wästberg founded his eponymous lighting brand in Helsingborg, Sweden, in 2008. The aim? To go back to a type of light that compliments space, creating a naturally welcoming, warm atmosphere. Drawing on years of experience from work with architectural practices such as David Chipperfield and Claesson Koivisto Rune, Wästberg’s luminous creations can now be found in offices, homes, hotels and museums all over the world.
Knowing Wink
A new direction for a national airline. A fresh expression of a country’s culture. Knowing Wink is a celebration of 20 years of visionary design and thinking from Winkreative – a branding and creative agency with its eye on the world and Monocle’s sister company. Featuring inside looks at some of the agency’s boldest and biggest projects, as well as considered opinions on place, travel, culture and commerce, Knowing Wink is home to ideas, perspectives and works that have taken on a life of their own.
