Monocle Radio
Monocle on Fashion
Get up to speed, stay on point and ensure that you’re always fashion-forward with this new programme from Monocle Radio. Monocle on Fashion covers the industry from our unique point of view. Hosted by Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, the show will bring you big interviews, breaking fashion news and special reports. Plus: go behind the scenes everywhere from fashion weeks to trade fairs, and visit studios and ateliers, old and new.
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Episodes
Is the era of the department store over? 19.01.2026 34:36
What does Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing tell us about the future of luxury retailers? Plus: inside concept shop Future Present and the standout collections from Milan Fashion Week Men’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The accessories brand that put Polish design on the map. Plus: inside Paris boutique Rubirosa’s 12.01.2026 24:40
Polish accessories designer Zofia Chylak on building her eponymous label in an emerging fashion market. Plus: Rubirosa’s founder Lauren Rubinski on her new Paris boutique and what’s drawing the fashion community to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to see, do and read in the new year 05.01.2026 31:32
We discuss the cultural touchpoints to look out for in 2026, from fashion exhibitions and novels to the return of an iconic film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Jonathan Anderson’s Dior to Grace Wales Bonner: The fashion shows that defined 2025 29.12.2025 41:26
We return to the pivotal moments in 2025’s fashion calendar with highlights from our favourite fashion-week conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Peter Copping to Anya Hindmarch and Nick Wakeman: Thoughts from our favourite designers 22.12.2025 37:49
Highlights from our favourite conversations with designers over the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marylin Fitoussi’s unapologetic ‘Emily in Paris’ costume design 15.12.2025 29:04
As ‘Emily in Paris’ returns, costume designer Marylin Fitoussi discusses her unapologetic approach to dressing the cast. Plus: publicity director Linlee Allen on costume design’s rise to cultural prominence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patou’s Guillaume Henry on bringing joy back to fashion 08.12.2025 33:33
Patou’s creative director, Guillaume Henry, on reviving the historic French house and designing to put the joy back into womenswear. Plus: inside Marimekko’s new Parisian shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 3: Pierre Rainero on Santos’s legacy – recorded in Paris 04.12.2025 23:58
Recorded at The Monocle Shop & Café in Paris, this conversation brings together Natalie Theodosi and Cartier’s director of image, style and heritage, Pierre Rainero. Against the backdrop of a morning gathering with Monocle and Cartier guests, the pair explore the enduring spirit of the Santos de Cartier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erdem's London: Place, influence and the making of a designer 01.12.2025 39:48
Natalie Theodosi sits down with Erdem Moralioglu and Philip Joseph at their new Sloane Street store. Plus: Frankenstein costume designer Kate Hawley on being honoured at tonight’s Fashion Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 2: Santos in the watchmaking world 26.11.2025 22:50
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleepwear as partywear with Olivia von Halle 24.11.2025 38:03
Luxury sleepwear designer Olivia von Halle shares her business philosophy. Plus: jewellery designer Lucy Delius on her new Notting Hill shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion as resistance with Vogue Ukraine’s Venya Brykalin 17.11.2025 41:25
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cecilie Bahnsen marks a pivotal year 10.11.2025 31:45
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The spirit of Santos de Cartier, Part 1: A legacy of design 07.11.2025 19:44
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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What it means to be a stylist today with Alexandra Carl 03.11.2025 38:23
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Powney on starting her brand, Akyn, from scratch 27.10.2025 42:27
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prada at Frieze, designer comebacks and 150 years of Liberty 21.10.2025 33:45
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new chapter for the fashion industry? 13.10.2025 39:08
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At Paris Fashion Week with Colette’s Sarah Andelman 06.10.2025 33:08
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gucci debate. Plus: a look ahead to Paris with Lanvin’s Peter Copping 29.09.2025 40:45
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
London is back: The best of Fashion Week and inside Anya Hindmarch's tuck shop 22.09.2025 34:43
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The politics of the front row with Sara Blonstein and Christopher Morency 15.09.2025 49:04
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Kliger, Mytheresa’s CEO, returns 09.09.2025 40:52
Michael Kliger returns to discuss newly formed luxury retail group LuxExperience and Fernando Augusto Pacheco of ‘The Stack’ talks media news with Natalie Theodosi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer special: End-of-season reflections and what to wear 18.07.2025 25:11
Producers Lily Austin and Steph Chungu join Natalie Theodosi to discuss interview highlights, the brands that they are loving this summer and what’s to come when ‘Monocle on Fashion’ returns in September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Couture Week highlights and Michael Rider’s Celine debut 11.07.2025 40:59
Mosha Lundström Halbert, fashion journalist and founder of online platform Newsfash, joins Natalie Theodosi to discuss Michael Rider’s much lauded Celine debut and Couture Week highlights, including Schiaparelli, Chanel and Balenciaga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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