Monocle on Fashion

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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 fairs, and visit studios and ateliers, old and new.

  1. 78

    The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman on the rise of luxury resale

    The RealReal’s chief brand officer, Kristen Naiman, discusses how the secondhand market is changing luxury, as well as the launch of podcast ‘Real Talk’. Plus: South Asia Archive’s Sanam Sindhi on spotlighting the region’s fashion influence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 77

    Inside 40 Duke at Selfridges

    Judd Crane, Selfridges’s executive buying and brand director, takes us inside the British department store’s latest and most ambitious project, 40 Duke, a members’ club-cum-private-shopping-space for its VIP customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 76

    Prada Frames 2026: Reflections on image-making

    At Prada Frames, leading artists, writers and thinkers reflected on both the present and future of image-making. We hear from artists Alfredo Jaar, Joanna Piotrowska and others on the questions shaping visual culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 75

    Prada Frames 2026: Opening Night with Hania Rani and Precious Renee Tucker

    We attend the opening night of Prada Frames, the annual symposium held during Milan’s Salone del Mobile, and speak to musicians Hania Rani and Precious Renee Tucker who inaugurated the event with live performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 74

    Inside Prada Frames 2026: Formafantasma on the power of image-making

    Ahead of Prada Frames, an annual symposium held during Salone del Mobile, Formafantasma founders Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin discuss their curation of the event and its theme, “In Sight”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 73

    Lagos Fashion Week comes to London

    Omoyemi Akerele, Lagos Fashion Week founder, and Central Saint Martins (CSM) lecturer Berni Yates discuss their ongoing partnership bringing together West African designers and CSM design students to explore socially and environmentally ethical design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 72

    Surrealist past, revived future: inside the V&A’s Schiaparelli exhibition

    As the V&A opens a landmark exhibition on Schiaparelli, senior curator Sonnet Stanfill discusses the designer’s creative relationship with Surrealists such as Dalí and reflects on Daniel Roseberry’s celebrated revival of the house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 71

    The Antwerp Six at 40

    MoMu director and chief curator Kaat Debo discusses the first major exhibition on the Antwerp Six and the design collective’s enduring legacy. Plus: what does John Galliano’s partnership with Zara mean for the industry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 70

    Oscars special: Which designer won the red carpet? Plus: Miyako Bellizzi on dressing ‘Marty Supreme’

    Natalie Theodosi and Lily Austin join Fernando to discuss the winners and losers on the Oscars red carpet. Plus: Miyako Bellizzi on dressing Marty Supreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 69

    Fashion for the few? Plus: Charlie Smith on making tech cool again at Nothing

    As Paris Fashion Week wraps up, we consider whether luxury fashion is becoming less attainable. Plus: former Loewe CMO Charlie Smith on bringing culture and technology closer together at tech brand Nothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 68

    Demna’s head-turning Gucci debut. Plus: Sunita Kumar Nair on chronicling Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style

    Grace Charlton appraises the designer debuts at Milan Fashion Week. Plus: Sunita Kumar Nair, the author of the definitive book on CBK’s style, discusses advising on Ryan Murphy’s hit series “Love Story”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 67

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 66

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 65

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 64

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 63

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 62

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 61

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 60

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 59

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 58

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 57

    Marylin Fitoussi’s unapologetic ‘Emily in Paris’ costume design

    As ‘Emily in Paris’ returns, costume designer Marylin Fitoussi discusses her unapologetic approach to dressing the cast. Plus: publicity director Linlee Allen on costume design’s rise to cultural prominence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 56

    Patou’s Guillaume Henry on bringing joy back to fashion

    Patou’s creative director, Guillaume Henry, on reviving the historic French house and designing to put the joy back into womenswear. Plus: inside Marimekko’s new Parisian shop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 55

    The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 3: Pierre Rainero on Santos’s legacy – recorded in Paris

    Recorded at The Monocle Shop & Café in Paris, this conversation brings together Natalie Theodosi and Cartier’s director of image, style and heritage, Pierre Rainero. Against the backdrop of a morning gathering with Monocle and Cartier guests, the pair explore the enduring spirit of the Santos de Cartier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 54

    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.

  26. 53

    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.

  27. 52

    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.

  28. 51

    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.

  29. 50

    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.

  30. 49

    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.

  31. 48

    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.

  32. 47

    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.

  33. 46

    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.

  34. 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.

  35. 44

    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.

  36. 43

    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.

  37. 42

    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.

  38. 41

    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.

  39. 40

    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.

  40. 39

    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.

  41. 38

    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.

  42. 37

    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.

  43. 36

    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.

  44. 35

    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.

  45. 34

    Racil Chalhoub on the power of reinvention

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

  46. 33

    The return of Stockholm Fashion Week

    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.

  47. 32

    In Cannes with costume designer Catherine Martin and Miu Miu

    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.

  48. 31

    Live with Jennifer Chamandi

    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.

  49. 30

    Rejina Pyo on running an independent fashion brand

    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.

  50. 29

    Misan Harriman

    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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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