japanese design
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Common thread
The Japanese capital’s fashion scene is brimming with new brands that are blending high fashion with outdoor styles.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Simple pleasures
Innovative design needn’t be complex. Here we round up seven smart items that deliver easy solutions.
Lost and found: Nikko’s century-old china gets a Tokyo stage
A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.
Seize the day
From Monday morning meetings to wet Wednesday lunches, great nights out on Friday and the great outdoors on Sunday, you can dress sharp and look smart seven days a week.
Designs for life
As Artcurial prepares to auction fashion designer Kenzo Takada's art and furniture collection, we peek behind the scenes at pieces as vibrant and eclectic as their owner.
Spring it on
Our round-up of the latest looks for spring takes in unisex cashmere from Amsterdam, ethical cotton from Nigeria, Japanese specs in the spotlight and the resurgence of a thoroughly modern Marimekko.
Design Briefing
A unique retail concept for fashion giant Maison Margiela and a conceptual Japanese space that has made the most of a modest budget.
