Monocle on Fashion

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.

Tyler Brûlé, the Editorial Director of Monocle, shares insights on the magazine's fashion ethos from their new Paris hub. He discusses the importance of storytelling and authentic experiences in fashion, reflecting on recent trends and shifts in the luxury market. Brûlé highlights the convergence of fashion and design, emphasizing timeless quality over fleeting trends. Listeners get an exclusive preview of the new cultural center in Paris, which promises to foster community through curated retail, a café, and engaging conversations around fashion.

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.