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Monocle on Fashion

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Charlie Casely-Hayford on the Met Gala, black dandyism and his father’s legacy

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.

May 2, 202533 min

Under the covers with Richard Spencer Powell

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.

Apr 25, 202525 min

Blake Abbie on 25 years of ‘A Magazine Curated By’

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.

Apr 18, 202528 min

Tibi’s Amy Smilovic on ‘creative pragmatism’

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.

Apr 11, 202525 min

Salone del Mobile special: In bed with Marimekko and Laila Gohar

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.

Apr 4, 202525 min

Handbag tales

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.

Mar 28, 202531 min

Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani on telling stories through jewellery

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.

Mar 21, 202527 min

The verdict on fashion month

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.

Mar 14, 202528 min

The art of costume design with Lisy Christl

‘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.

Mar 7, 202530 min

Is Fashion Week boring?

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.

Feb 28, 202527 min

15 years of Studio Nicholson

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.

Feb 21, 202534 min

Under the covers with Tyler Brûlé

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202519 min

Dispatches from Paris’s Left Bank

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.

Feb 7, 202540 min

Under the covers: fashion weeks vs design fairs, plus the new February issue

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.

Jan 31, 202522 min

Mary Katrantzou on her Bulgari debut

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.

Jan 24, 202524 min

How inauguration fashion makes a statement

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.

Jan 17, 202530 min

The return of Delpozo, Spain’s ‘sleeping beauty’ brand

Creative director Joaquín Trías speaks about the revival of “sleeping beauty” brand Delpozo, collaborating with Tilda Swinton and drawing inspiration from its home base, Madrid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202532 min

Gabriela Hearst’s new chapter

Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst takes us inside her world. She shares the inspiration behind her designs as she moves into a new phase with her eponymous brand after stepping down as Chloé’s creative director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202433 min

Under the covers: ‘The Forecast’ with Nic Monisse and James Chambers

As ‘The Forecast’ hits the stands, design editor Nic Monisse and Asia editor James Chambers join Natalie Theodosi to talk about the people, places and market trends that will set the agenda for 2025.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202423 min

Uniqlo’s new creative director, Clare Waight Keller

The new creative director of Uniqlo, Clare Waight Keller, who was previously the artistic director of brands including Chloe and Givenchy, speaks about her unorthodox career move, the joy in designing for the many and what the Japanese fashion business can teach its European counterparts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 202429 min

S1 Ep 5Backstage at the Fashion Awards 2024

Straight off the stage, @nattheodosi speaks to winning designers including Chopova Lowena,16Arlington's Marco Capaldo and Simone Rocha, as well as photographer Tyler Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202421 min

Under the covers: Monocle photo editor Alex Milnes

From commissioning work that’s always fresh to finding new talent, Alex Milnes talks us through the photography in the fashion pages of Monocle’s December/January issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202412 min

The art of millinery with Stephen Jones

As ‘Stephen Jones, chapeaux d’artiste’ opens at Palais Galliera in Paris, the legendary hat designer talks to Natalie Theodosi about being a Blitz Kid in 1980s London, his long working relationship with Dior and why this exhibition is not a retrospective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202431 min

Under the covers: editor Sophie Grove on making the winter-fashion pages of ‘Konfekt’

The joys of discussing jewellery round a table with a good glass of wine, the artistry of buyers and a Polish boutique with an apt name, Warsaw Wonders. Editor Sophie Gove talks us through what makes a winter issue distinctly ‘Konfekt’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202417 min

The women of Miu Miu

Italian luxury label Miu Miu has reported a 105 per cent rise in revenues – growing at a time when the majority of its rivals are seeing their sales decline. Part of its success is the way it participates in culture. This year the brands partnered with Art Basel Paris, bringing its ongoing ‘Women’s Tales’ film series to life with an exhibition that blended film, music, choreography and fashion. Natalie Theodosi speaks with one of the exhibition’s curators, Goshka Macuga and two of its filmmakers, Meriem Bennani and Haifa Al Mansour to understand the brand’s global appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 202427 min

Under the covers: The inside story on Bally's new creative director

Monocle’s editors and correspondents take you behind the scenes on the making of the magazine’s fashion pages. As our November issue hits newsstands, our design correspondent Stella Roos tell us about reporting the issue’s lead fashion story: a deep dive into Swiss heritage house Bally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 202413 min

S1 Ep 1Michael Kliger, Mytheresa CEO

For the first episode of ‘Monocle on Fashion’, we sit down with Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger to discuss how the Munich-based retailer became the biggest success story in luxury e-commerce. We talk about curation, customer service and, of course, the company’s decision to acquire its biggest competitor, the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202434 min

Coming soon: Monocle on Fashion

Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, introduces a new programme covering the industry from our unique point of view. Get up to speed, stay on point and ensure that you’re always fashion-forward with Monocle on Fashion, coming soon to Monocle Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 20249 min