Monocle on Fashion

<p>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.</p>

Erdem's London: Place, influence and the making of a designer

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.

12-01
39:48

The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 2: Santos in the watchmaking world

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.

11-26
22:50

Sleepwear as partywear with Olivia von Halle

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.

11-24
38:03

Fashion as resistance with Vogue Ukraine’s Venya Brykalin

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.

11-17
41:25

Cecilie Bahnsen marks a pivotal year

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.

11-10
31:45

The spirit of Santos de Cartier, Part 1: A legacy of design

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.

11-07
19:44

What it means to be a stylist today with Alexandra Carl

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.

11-03
38:23

Amy Powney on starting her brand, Akyn, from scratch

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.

10-27
42:27

Prada at Frieze, designer comebacks and 150 years of Liberty

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.

10-21
33:45

A new chapter for the fashion industry?

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.

10-13
39:08

At Paris Fashion Week with Colette’s Sarah Andelman

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.

10-06
33:08

The Gucci debate. Plus: a look ahead to Paris with Lanvin’s Peter Copping

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.

09-29
40:45

London is back: The best of Fashion Week and inside Anya Hindmarch's tuck shop

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.

09-22
34:43

The politics of the front row with Sara Blonstein and Christopher Morency

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.

09-15
49:04

Michael Kliger, Mytheresa’s CEO, returns

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.

09-09
40:52

Summer special: End-of-season reflections and what to wear

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.

07-18
25:11

Couture Week highlights and Michael Rider’s Celine debut

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.

07-11
40:59

A deep dive into Indonesia’s fashion market

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.

07-04
30:02

Dispatches from Men’s Fashion Week

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.

06-27
36:53

Can fashion be spiritual? Raechel Temily’s new resort brand makes a compelling case

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.

06-20
35:28

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