Monocle on Fashion
Stay ahead of trends with Monocle’s Natalie Theodosi. Exclusive interviews, breaking fashion news, behind-the-scenes insights, and reports from fashion weeks, trade fairs and ateliers.
Latest Episodes
Cecilie Bahnsen marks a pivotal year
Cecilie Bahnsen looks back at her eponymous label’s design trajectory as she marks its 10-year anniversary. Plus: Blake Abbie returns to discuss the latest issue of A Magazine Curated By, which Bahnsen curated.
The spirit of Santos de Cartier, Part 1: A legacy of design
In the first of a special series celebrating the Santos de Cartier, we discuss its design heritage and legacy with Helen Molesworth, the senior curator of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s blockbuster exhibition Cartier.
What it means to be a stylist today with Alexandra Carl
Acclaimed stylist Alexandra Carl on working with some of the industry’s most innovative brands and delving into archives for her book Collecting Fashion: Nostalgia, Passion, Obsession.
Amy Powney on starting her brand, Akyn, from scratch
Amy Powney, former creative director of Mother of Pearl, has launched her own brand, Akyn. She discusses the challenges of truly designing sustainably and stepping out on her own at 40.
Prada at Frieze, designer comebacks and 150 years of Liberty
We visit Prada’s installation at Frieze and hear from creative director Frida Giannini on her capsule collection with Liberty to celebrate the department store’s 150th anniversary.
A new chapter for the fashion industry?
With 15 designer debuts, this was a historic fashion month for the industry. Who succeeded? Who fell short? And is this really the beginning of a new chapter in fashion history? The Monocle team assemble to discuss.
At Paris Fashion Week with Colette’s Sarah Andelman
Sarah Andelman, the founder of beloved concept store Colette, which closed in 2017, speaks about relaunching the shop as a pop-up for Paris Fashion Week in memory of her friend and collaborator Virgil Abloh.
The Gucci debate. Plus: a look ahead to Paris with Lanvin’s Peter Copping
Monocle’s Grace Charlton and Natalie Theodosi discuss Demna’s Gucci debut. Plus: a look ahead to Paris Fashion Week. And: Peter Copping of Lanvin shares insights into designing for the brand.
London is back: The best of Fashion Week and inside Anya Hindmarch’s tuck shop
All the highlights from London Fashion Week and a trip to Anya Hindmarch’s West London-based tuck shop for her insights into successfully running a business off the fashion-show calendar.
The politics of the front row with Sara Blonstein and Christopher Morency
The producer behind London Fashion Week’s NewGen shows, Sara Blonstein, tells us what we can expect from LFW. Plus: Brand consultant Christopher Morency on the value of the fashion show.
