Style + Design

A concise review of the Monocle Design Awards 2026, highlighting trends in sustainable materials, community-led urbanism, hybrid products and smart mobility.

Short, practical principles for building a personal, quality-driven wardrobe that resists trends and lasts. Advice for creative professionals and design-minded readers.

How Rejina Pyo blends Seoul and London, sculptural silhouettes and slow fashion to redefine modern femininity while expanding into art, furniture and publishing.

Meet Miggie Bacungan, a Filipino multidisciplinary designer whose maximalist, hyper-saturated work channels Manila street culture into pointed social critique. Discover his projects ‘Artificial Flavouring’ and ‘Kain Tayo’.

How creative directors like Kris Van Assche and Sabato De Sarno are evolving into cultural platforms at Milan Design Week 2026 and what it means for London.

Explore Alessandro Mendini’s playful postmodern designs at the Estorick Collection in London. See Proust Armchair, Alessi pieces and a vivid aesthetic journey.

How Khaya Mchunu at the University of Johannesburg retools fashion education around research, cultural identity, community practice and sustainability.

Discover how Joan Juliet Buck’s 1990 red bedroom proves burgundy is a timeless choice. Practical tips for using color drenching, classic pieces, and modern accents.

Discover how Hong Kong blends cultural heritage, circular design, and technology to lead a new wave of sustainable, creative fashion on the global stage.