Daphné Hézard
Thick skin
Monocle catches up with Jean Touitou in his Parisian headquarters to discuss the season ahead and the new collaboration with womenswear designer Vanessa Seward.
Good as new
While many French companies have sought cheaper manufacturing options abroad, a few ambitious heritage brands have revived their fortunes by staying faithful to their roots.
Home comfort
In a cool mountainous village north of Beirut, a chef and a fashion designer have transformed a stone house into an idyllic weekend retreat. This is just a blueprint for an entire franchise.
Wardrobe wonders
Meet five up-and-coming designers creating forward-looking, wardrobe-defining labels. With influences from classic tailoring to streetwear and architecture, these talents are breaking the mould while staying wearable.
I bought the factory
Monocle meets the hands-on brand owners so in love with the art of creation they bought their own factories.
Master of all trades
Christopher Descours, president of luxury group EPI, on building the firm’s property portfolio, keeping large companies personal and putting down international roots while keeping domestic customers happy.
Personal touch
We visit the best autumn openings. From a socially minded floating Dutch hotel and a family-run French château to an elegantly green-fingered café in Istanbul, join us to discover where to shop or stay.
Media
Les Echos enters the world of weekend supplements, plus this month’s audio and visual highlights.
Food
From Auckland's burgeoning culinary scene to a Madrid newsroom turned restaurant, here are our tastiest finds.
