Fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz is one of the most sought-after couturiers in Lebanon and Paris, and one of the few designers to be accepted into the elite French Haute Couture season. Monocle visits his Beirut atelier to…
Tomorrowland's new Tokyo store, the Japanese womenswear label inspired by menswear, Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz's new ready-to-wear collection, and a Q&A with Monocle favourite Oliver Spencer.
It’s perhaps unsurprising that, more than 100 years after the first runway shows were staged in Parisian salons, the catwalk format is criticised for being outdated. Designers are forever exploring variations – snaking…
Our review of the latest in all things luxe takes in Japan’s one-site-fits-all emporium, some Lebanese couture in London and a truly fashion-conscious accessory.
In the cool mountainous village just north of Beirut, a chef and a fashion designer have transformed a traditional stone house into an idyllic, immaculately designed weekend retreat. The good news? This is just a blueprint…
Rolodexes packed with contacts, long discussions in late-night bars, people you meet in dark studios, tip-offs from long-time readers: it’s a network of valued sources that make this magazine come to life every month.
International architecture firms and boutique hotel chains are the latest to catch on that Beirut is the friendliest, most vibrant and ever-changing city in the Middle East. We also profile four more metropolises whose…
With blue skies above and wind flicking the water, breezy tailoring has its moment in the sun. Here are some cool whites and welcome brights inspired by
a Riviera roadtrip.
The festive season is the time for generosity and few things will be more appreciated than those touches of refinement in gifts that will last a year or even a lifetime. From sturdy boots to striking handbags, here are some…
To mark Monocle’s 15th anniversary we’ve asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on the importance of visual storytelling, being present and the craft…