Monocle on Fashion

We explore the fast-growing fashion market in Indonesia as our Asia editor, James Chambers, speaks to Denica Riadini-Flesch, the founder of ‘farm-to-closet’ brand SukkhaCitta.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Men's Fashion Week comes to a close, Sophie Jordan, Mytheresa’s Menswear Buying Director and editor Dan Thawley, join Natalie Theodosi to compare notes from the runways in Paris and Milan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and creative director of new resort-wear label Temily tells us about her unconventional career path and the spirituality behind her collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanese-born, London-based womenswear designer Racil Chalhoub discusses the journey of her label, Racil.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to John-Jamal Gille, director of the Association of Swedish Fashion Brands (ASFB), on the return of Stockholm Fashion Week. Plus: we catch up with Dag Granath of Saman Amel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning costume designer Catherine Martin discusses the inspiration behind her upcoming collection with Miu Miu. Plus: a preview of Konfekt’s summer issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We join shoe designer Jennifer Chamandi as she hosts an intimate gathering at “The Apartment”, the British brand’s new showroom-cum-studio, to tell the label’s story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Womenswear designer Rejina Pyo speaks about running her eponymous brand on her own terms and staying independent in a challenging market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer and social activist Misan Harriman talks about starting his career at 40, documenting protest movements and the benefits of refusing to play the fashion game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menswear designer Charlie Casely-Hayford speaks about digging into his late father’s archive for The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition on black dandyism, as well as the “understated elegance” of his eponymous brand, Casely-Hayford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s creative director, Richard Spencer Powell, discusses the new issue of Monocle magazine and his role in maintaining brand consistency while balancing creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belgium’s first fashion magazine has a unique offering, each issue is curated by a different designer. Editor in chief, Blake Abbie, discusses the process of making ‘A Magazine Curated By’ as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tibi’s founder, Amy Smilovic, joins Natalie Theodosi to talk about the label’s rebirth, her style mantra “creative pragmatism” and the value of defining one’s own metrics for success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visual artist Laila Gohar and Marimekko’s creative director, Rebecca Bay, discuss their partnership at Salone del Mobile 2025: a bedroom installation showcasing a capsule collection of pyjamas, eye masks and bedding.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Joanna Hogg discusses her contribution to Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales film series, a short about the life of a handbag. Then: ‘Konfekt’ editor, Sophie Grove, muses on the significance of this design item. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and creative director Rosh Mahtani discusses the literary inspiration behind her jewellery brand, Alighieri, and its expansion into homeware with the launch of Alighieri Casa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s new cafe-cum-recording studio in Paris plays host to three industry insiders as they reflect on this past fashion month, including Mytheresa’s chief brand officer, Tiffany Hsu, and the founder of Tibi, Amy Smilovic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Monocle on Fashion’ producer Lily Austin speaks to Oscar and Bafta-nominated costume designer Lisy Christl about her work on ‘Conclave’. Then: we discuss the crossover between luxury fashion and costume design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a recurring question this fashion month: which cities are still relevant? We discuss the state of the industry with its most honest critic, Boringnotcom, and Monocle’s Grace Charlton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Studio Nicholson marks its 15th birthday, Nathalie Theodosi sits down with the brand’s founder, Nick Wakeman, to discuss her design ethos, the influence of Japanese style and what’s instore for the label this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recording from our new hub on rue Bachaumont, Tyler Brûlé looks back at Monocle’s founding values and dissects the magazine’s unique perspective on fashion. We discuss the importance of storytelling, timeless design and discovery, as well as this season’s fashion highlights. Plus: a preview of our new Paris home, where hospitality meets great retail and community.&nb...

Natalie Theodosi visits two Left Bank couturiers, Julie de Libran and Rabih Kayrouz, to talk about running independent ateliers from one of Paris’s most charming neighbourhoods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do the worlds of fashion and design interact? Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, joins Natalie Theodosi to compare notes on the events they’ve been attending in Paris this month. Plus highlights from the February issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greek designer Mary Katrantzou is known for her whimsical patterns and 3D silhouettes. She joins the programme to discuss her new role as Bulgari’s first-ever creative director of leather goods and accessories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion historian Summer Anne Lee discusses the meaning behind presidential fashions ahead of the inauguration, from Washington to Trump. We are also joined by Chiara Rimella to compare the inauguration looks of three notable women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.