As trunks of leather goods and trolleys of fine suits are wheeled out of the gates of Pitti's Fortezza da Basso, the fashion world casts its eye north: Milano Moda Uomo autumn/winter 2016 kicked off yesterday afternoon.…
In many offices dress codes have become relaxed. But whether they’re sporting casual kit or are suited up, guys still want to look sharp for their jobs. These brands are doing fine business by catering to working men.
The mid-century influx of seasoned tailors to Hong Kong from Shanghai, known as the Red Gang, has defined the city as a mecca for bespoke suits. “Workplace dress codes seem to be casual now but the sartorial population and…
Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.
Blondie Tsang, president of Lane Crawford and Joyce, reveals how post-pandemic luxury retail is changing. The group is enticing customers back with upgraded interiors, edgy new brands and bespoke shopping experiences.
They might not fit the archetype of the high-end tailor but a new generation of smart young outfitters is now at the cutting edge of bespoke menswear. We get the measure of four such craftsmen in London, Berlin, Hong Kong…
Fiona Wilson reporting from Setouchi: Most cruise-ship owners have gone for boats as large as city blocks. But in Japan a big player is using architects to make the cruise a truly bespoke experience with only a tiny number…
Upcycled cashmere jumpers, duffle coats, denim jackets and an elegant two-piece twill suit engineered for the slopes – with these pieces in your wardrobe, you can keep your temperature (and spirits) up as the leaves come…
Being smart is intrinsically intertwined with also being sustainable. MDD blended traditional Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology to create an architecture that is sustainable in a social, cultural, env…
Inspired by a creative affinity for the country, a band of Japanese craftsmen have set up shop in Italy. Monocle speaks to a shoemaker, glass artist and tailor about embracing the techniques and traditions of their foreign…
One of the world’s most famous cultural venues provides inspiration for Caruso’s Milanese flagship store. Blending finely tuned tailoring with a decorative visual score to rival La Scala, the menswear destination puts its…
The successful passing down of knowledge from master to apprentice can take years of hard work and practice before its benefits start to be seen. It’s this level of craft and attention to detail that helps create some of…
Patrizio Cappelli left his family’s chemist business in 1995 to found his eponymous tie-making enterprise. Since then, a discerning clientele has flocked from as far as Japan to his Naples atelier, in search of his seven…
