Monocle on Fashion
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 fair…Social links:
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London Fashion Week: The Weir era gathers pace
London Fashion Week returns. We assess the changes under the British Fashion Council’s new CEO, Laura Weir. Plus: a preview of collections from Kazna Asker and Phoebe English.
29:10
New York’s new guard: The designers on the rise at fashion week
We assess the autumn/winter 2026 collections at New York Fashion Week and shine a spotlight on the designers to watch. Plus: Uniqlo Scandinavia’s COO, Nikolina Johnston, on designing the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic uniforms.
28:53
The return of ‘slow’ advertising. Plus: a glimpse inside East London retailer Voyeurvoyeur
The Business of Fashion’s Haley Crawford spotlights the industry marketing trends to watch in 2026. We tour new East London retailer Voyeurvoyeur. Plus: The future of fashion commentary with critic Anastasia Vartanian.
31:25
Couture Fashion Week: Craft or spectacle?
From the debuts at Chanel and Dior to Alexis Mabille’s AI collection, Women’s Wear Daily’s Joelle Diderich assesses the shows making headlines at Couture Fashion Week. Plus: Christian Louboutin’s CEO, Alexis Mourot.
32:21
From Paris to Nuuk: Menswear, island style and Arctic craft
Grace Charlton, Carolina Socías and Mia Chemnitz on Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Santo Domingo’s Jenny Polanco boutique and Nuuk, spotlighting menswear, Dominican design and Arctic craft.
33:32
Is the era of the department store over?
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.
34:36
The accessories brand that put Polish design on the map. Plus: inside Paris boutique Rubirosa’s
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.
24:39
What to see, do and read in the new year
We discuss the cultural touchpoints to look out for in 2026, from fashion exhibitions and novels to the return of an iconic film.
31:31
From Jonathan Anderson’s Dior to Grace Wales Bonner: The fashion shows that defined 2025
We return to the pivotal moments in 2025’s fashion calendar with highlights from our favourite fashion-week conversations.
41:25
From Peter Copping to Anya Hindmarch and Nick Wakeman: Thoughts from our favourite designers
Highlights from our favourite conversations with designers over the past year.
37:48