Monocle on Fashion
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Misan Harriman
Photographer and social activist Misan Harriman talks about starting his career at 40, documenting protest movements and the benefits of refusing to play the fashion game.
Charlie Casely-Hayford on the Met Gala, black dandyism and his father’s legacy
Menswear designer Charlie Casely-Hayford speaks about digging into his late father’s archive for The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition on black dandyism, as well as the “understated elegance” of his eponymous brand, Casely-Hayford.
Under the covers with Richard Spencer Powell
Monocle’s creative director, Richard Spencer Powell, discusses the new issue of Monocle magazine and his role in maintaining brand consistency while balancing creativity.
Blake Abbie on 25 years of ‘A Magazine Curated By’
Belgium’s first fashion magazine has a unique offering, each issue is curated by a different designer. Editor in chief, Blake Abbie, discusses the process of making ‘A Magazine Curated By’ as it celebrates its…
Tibi’s Amy Smilovic on ‘creative pragmatism’
Tibi’s founder, Amy Smilovic, joins Natalie Theodosi to talk about the label’s rebirth, her style mantra “creative pragmatism” and the value of defining one’s own metrics for success.
Salone del Mobile special: In bed with Marimekko and Laila Gohar
Visual artist Laila Gohar and Marimekko’s creative director, Rebecca Bay, discuss their partnership at Salone del Mobile 2025: a bedroom installation showcasing a capsule collection of pyjamas, eye masks and bedding.
Handbag tales
Director Joanna Hogg discusses her contribution to Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales film series, a short about the life of a handbag. Then: ‘Konfekt’ editor, Sophie Grove, muses on the significance of this design item.
Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani on telling stories through jewellery
Founder and creative director Rosh Mahtani discusses the literary inspiration behind her jewellery brand, Alighieri, and its expansion into homeware with the launch of Alighieri Casa.
The verdict on fashion month
Monocle’s new cafe-cum-recording studio in Paris plays host to three industry insiders as they reflect on this past fashion month, including Mytheresa’s chief brand officer, Tiffany Hsu, and the founder of Tibi, Amy Smilovic.
Is Fashion Week boring?
There has been a recurring question this fashion month: which cities are still relevant? We discuss the state of the industry with its most honest critic, Boringnotcom, and Monocle’s Grace Charlton.
