Product Archive

String shelf

You’ll have String to thank when all your books, pot plants and knick-knacks are neatly in order. Few shelving companies can rival this Swedish firm, which was launched in 1949 when its founders, Nisse and Kaisa Strinning, won a bookshelf-making competition. Sixty years on, its unfussy, Swedish-made designs are still leading the pack. This hand-oiled oak unit is easy to assemble mercifully, there’s no doorstop-like instruction manual – and boasts an olive powder-coated steel frame and engraved. The shelves are 20cm deep: the perfect size for the latest issue of Monocle.

Yoshino Hinoki oil refill

The scent is built from fresh, deep and spicy notes of cedar wood, sandalwood and cardamom. This oil soaks into the small platform of the Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser, letting the aromatic nature of the wood disperse the fragrance throughout your living space or office. 
Fascinated by the ‘architecture' of the olfactory, @Aroma is a Tokyo-based scent specialist.

Shoyeido incense – Nanshu

Established in 1705, Shoyeido produces the highest-quality natural incense and is the preferred choice for most temples in Japan. Their newest scent, Nanshu, emits a deep and warm fragrance that features notes of sacred tree, sandalwood and chai spice. The refill contains 20 incense sticks, each of which burns for about 20 minutes. 
Excludes the brass incense holder.

Duffle coat

The duffle coat, available in navy and camel, is designed with reinforced seams by Invertère – a British brand with a rich coat-making history that was revived in 2013 by a Japanese company after disappearing from the market in the 1980s. The coat is made using the finest herringbone fabric from English manufacturer, Joshua Ellis, renowned for its 250-year expertise in luxury woollen fabrics and sustainable practices. In a rare collaboration with Monocle, Invertère adds a unique finishing touch through exclusive co-branded buttons, departing from its usual independent-branding approach. Featuring real horn toggles with leather loops, the duffle coat layers well over shirts and lightweight jumpers.

Herringbone twill jacket

Reflecting the vintage style associated with Post O’Alls, this ecru coverall is constructed with a band-free collar and a one-piece sleeve design. Notable details include three acorn-shaped patch pockets with a visible inner pocket stitching on the front. Made in Japan from a durable cotton herringbone fabric, this coverall is a staple for navigating seasonal transitions.

Considered the “wizard of workwear”, Takeshi Ofuchi has been meticulously constructing detailed garments under the label Post O’Alls since 1993. Ofuchi continues to draw inspiration from the distinct patterns and materials of American Machine Age workwear from the 1920s and 1930s to create a wardrobe of shirts and jackets with a vintage allure.

Half-zip sweatshirt

This half-zip cotton sweatshirt offers the best of Berlin-based heritage brand Merz B Schwanen. Production was run on the label’s 100-year old loopwheeler exclusively for this collaboration with Monocle, creating a unique fabric blend with a feel unachievable on modern looms. Featuring one front pocket.

Pencil case

Made in collaboration with Japanese stationery specialist Delfonics from highly durable waterproof PVC, this pencil case is set to last. It is ideal for everyday use or on your travels and can carry up to 10 of your favourite writing instruments.

Scent Three: Sugi

Sugi – also known as Japanese cedar – is popular as an ornamental plant in Japan and has a delicate, clean and energising fragrance. After our collaborations with Comme des Garçons on Hinoki and Laurel we returned to them for this third scent. Developed in Paris by Antoine Maisondieu it comes in a Monocle-designed bottle and box. It is a refreshing scent that’s light but sophisticated, beginning with top notes of Mediterranean cypress and pepper from Madagascar, followed by iris from Florence and cedar from Virginia, and finished with pine and Haitian vetiver. 

Please note: We’re currently unable to ship fragrances to a small number of countries, including Germany. Please refer to our FAQs for more details.

Pepper mill terracotta

Blending art and design into daily life, Sebastian Marbacher's pepper mill offers a modern reinterpretation of a timeless piece. Clean lines and a classic form highlight the tight-grain pattern and sleek finish of the natural wood body, while off-white and terracotta tones create a striking contrast that makes this mill a beautiful addition to any dining table.

Safari jacket

This navy number draws inspiration from a 1960s safari jacket, complete with removable sleeve liners, windproof outer material and a woolly collar for different seasons. The jacket is crafted from Egyptian Finx, a rare type of long-fibre cotton, which is woven to perfection in Hamamatsu and dyed in Kazo.