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
The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 2: Santos in the watchmaking world
Natalie speaks with leading watch journalists – including experts such as Ben Clymer and Ming Liu – to discuss the Santos collection’s impact on the watchmaking world. They’ll touch on the latest editions of the design, while having a conversation on innovation, style and the evolving language of watchmaking.
Sleepwear as partywear with Olivia von Halle
Luxury sleepwear designer Olivia von Halle shares her business philosophy. Plus: jewellery designer Lucy Delius on her new Notting Hill shop.
Fashion as resistance with Vogue Ukraine’s Venya Brykalin
We explore Ukraine’s fashion scene, which is thriving despite the ongoing war, with Vogue Ukraine’s editor in chief, Venya Brykalin, and designer Ksenia Schnaider.
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.
