Weekday’s vision is to create a unique experience for the creative generation by offering a culturally relevant curation of brands through one evolving world Cheap Monday joined Weekday in September 2024 is the integration of Monki into the Weekday platform in 2025 Monki’s distinct brand experience will be integrated into weekday.com where it will complement the Weekday offering focusing on where we create the best value for our customer A limited number of Monki stores are intended to be transformed into multi-brand Weekday destinations while the others are intended to be closed The newly formed Weekday multi-brand destination will cater to customers’ high aesthetic standards while embracing their multitude of unique expressions Being mindful about the changes this might entail for our colleagues; we look forward to this exciting new chapter on the way to something great Cheap Monday staged a minor comeback last year under the Weekday umbrella The H&M Group is officially moving fashion brand Monki to the Weekday website Customers can now find Monki on the Weekday platform along with brands such as Cheap Monday and Weekday itself this consolidation of brands on one platform provides “the ultimate shopping experience” The online move comes after the H&M Group already revealed plans to close all physical Monki stores in 2025. A number will be reopened as Weekday stores, according to a press release from November 2024 the company closed Monki's headquarters in Gothenburg is struggling with declining financial results The company is focusing on strengthening its product range developing an inspiring shopping experience and brand reinforcement Chief executive officer Daniel Ervér shared this in the most recent quarterly report Although sales in the first quarter rose by 3 percent to over 5.1 billion euros H&M expects a positive development in the second half of the year FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@fashionunited.com Register to Drapers to read ONE FREE article and a FREE digital edition H&M Group has announced the closure dates for two of its seven Monki stores in the UK ahead of the womenswear brand's merger with Weekday Monki has seven stores in the UK: in London Owner H&M Group confirmed on Friday (20 December) that the number of Monki stores will fall to five at the start of the new year following the closure of Monki's Manchester and Newcastle branches Monki's Newcastle upon Tyne branch, located inside Intu Eldon Square, will close on 2 January 2025 after just over four years at the shopping centre The womenswear brand's Manchester Arndale store is set to close two weeks later The store closures are part of H&M Group's decision to merge its young fashion brands Monki and Weekday into an “umbrella of a new youth destination” Announced in March 2023, the merger has seen Monki’s head office in Gothenburg, Sweden, moved to Weekday's headquarters in Stockholm, affecting 150 jobs An H&M Group spokesperson told Drapers: "Weekday's vision is to create a unique experience for the creative generation by offering a culturally relevant curation of brands through one evolving world "A limited number of Monki stores are intended to be transformed into multi-brand Weekday destinations "The Monki brand will remain and be sold on weekday.com it is too early to give further information at this stage We will share more information in due course." Tags Revenue at Zalando jumped 7.9% to €2.4bn (£2.03bn) during the first quarter… White Stuff CEO Jo Jenkins is leaving the business after seven years… Footwear brand Skechers will be taken private after it agreed to be… Get full access to all the fashion industry news and intelligence you need Browse the archive of more than 55,000 articles read the daily and weekly newsletters in full and gain priority access to Drapers events H&M Group will integrate the Monki label into its Weekday brand and rebrand all of its Monki stores The full merger of Monki into the Weekday platform is slated for next year some Monki stores will be converted into multi-brand Weekday destinations the company quietly removed Monki’s larger sizes “due to low demand” and to cut costs Head of communication Nadine Schmidt told the Belgian newspaper De Standaard the initiative it was part of “testing H&M has also struggled with stock management, which has contributed to “disappointing” financial results that led to the exit of former CEO Helena Helmersson the European Union’s Green Deal stipulates that unsold clothes can no longer be discarded resulting in the financial burden of excess inventory Retail Detail reports that H&M has long been planning to merge Monki with Weekday as both brands appeal to young people but apparently can no longer make it on their own but the decision is difficult to swallow for consumers,” said the news outlet.  Monki operates 56 stores in 15 markets and runs online shops in 29 countries Weekday has 47 stores in 14 markets and 29 regional online stores By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy Ruben has been active in the organic sector for almost 15 years and since 2022 he is responsible for international sales at Horizon Natuurvoeding BV parent company and producer of the organic nut cream brand Monki importer of organic ingredients and packer Could you share with us the story behind Monki’s iconic labels How have they evolved over the past 30 years while maintaining their essence Horizon was founded in the hippy era; the 70’s A time in which new ideas (such as organic) put whole groups of people in action His name is Ramon van der Werken and together with his kids he creates all designs for Horizon Each individual label has a unique painting as a basis Monki labels are iconic and recognizable all over Spain Every organic store probably has at least 1 type of Monki nut butter on the shelf This summer the first serious redesign in thirty years is taking place brands need to embrace a more honest approach How do you ensure transparency and authenticity in your products amidst industry trends our almonds come for more than 30 years from the same group of Spanish farmers from Andalusia Quality and taste are our number 1 priorities nut and dried fruit industry can and should be shaped differently nut and dried fruit industry can and should be shaped differently» It’s impressive to hear about Horizon’s long-standing team How do you think this continuity contributes to the company’s soul A consistent team equals consistent quality our products are produced based on strict quality levels Every single batch is tasted every single day by every profession during operational meetings Even new ownership since 2022 did not change that Our new owner Koen Bouwman promised to the founder during the acquisition to not change the successful recipes seeking not just quality but also the story behind the product How can a company stay ahead of market trends while preserving its traditional values It’s especially our traditional and honest values and wide production experience since 1978 that make Spanish consumers cling to Monki At the same time we managed in the past two years to reconstruct our basic fundaments to todays standards: new website certifications and new product development This year we will also introduce organic 3- and 4-nut butter and plan to introduce macadamia and pine nut butter You work with over 20 partners across Spain How do you see the market’s evolution and it’s future Horizon always had a very much production oriented focus Nothing more important than consistent high quality production Until 2019 all business in Spain went through 1 well known dedicated wholesaler after which many of Biospirits customers started to buy nut butters with Horizon directly This all happened within a blink of an eye Since 2 years we are less ashamed to tell the world our story to listen to customer needs and to build relationships with each and every single customer we have What we experience in Spain is the love for the brand Monki as a trustworthy part of the shelf Author: Oriol Urrutia Subscribe to Bio Eco Actual Newsletter and be up to date with the latest news from the Organic Sector Bio Eco Actual, International Organic Newspaper Read Bio Eco Actual IFOAM – Organics International is working to bring true sustainability to agriculture across the globe It works closely with regional and UN bodies to promote organic all over the world IFOAM Organics Europe represents organic in European policymaking The EU institutions recognise IFOAM Organics Europe as the leading advocate on EU policy for organic food and farming IFOAM - Organics International and Organics Europe are membership-based organisations representing the entire organic food chain Consider becoming an IFOAM member and supporting IFOAM Organics Europe Contact: bio@bioecoactual.com Bio Eco Actual does not use artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT for content creation We use our own and third-party cookies to analyze our services and show you advertising related to your preferences based on a profile created from your browsing habits (for example, pages visited). 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This marks the next phase in H&M's efforts to establish the denim specialist as the "ultimate youth destination for style and creative expression". For Monki, this step means integration into the Weekday online shop as well as the physical stores. A "limited number" of existing Monki stores will also be converted into Weekday multi-brand stores, according to the statement. The rest of the locations will be closed. According to the H&M Group's own information (as of August 31, 2024), Monki is currently active with 56 stores in 15 markets. In e-commerce, the brand operates web shops for 29 countries. Weekday, meanwhile, has 47 stores in 14 markets. There are also 29 regional online web shops. An initial round of job cuts at Monki occurred in April 2023, when H&M closed its headquarters in Gothenburg as part of the merger. South London DJ/producer, radio presenter, and label head Lucy Monkman (AKA Monki) has revealed her debut release on Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations imprint with the Yurican Soul EP With tribal-esque themes, powerful synth lines, and a sunny temperament that runs throughout the EP, the record’s title track is piloted by charming Spanish vocals and choppy percussion, right before a full-on onslaught of acid wraps the arrangement up with a bang. The b-side, “Ring Ring,” employs the help of spoken word artist Queen Rose who provides a melodious and playful vocal element that jumps in front of the tune’s shaking blips and a high-octane bassline “Hot Creations has been a label I’ve admired for years,” Monki says about the EP. “‘Yurican Soul’ was inspired by one of my heroes, Louis Vega While ‘Ring Ring’ was an idea from the studio that was really driven by the bassline until Queen Rose jumped on and brought it to life with her naughty yet poetic take to the vocal.” The ‘Yurican Soul’ EP is out on April 9th, 2021 via Hot Creations. 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"The newly formed Weekday multi-brand destination will cater to customers’ high aesthetic standards while embracing their multitude of unique expressions." The shop has also thrilled shoppers by revealing that it is reviving a classic noughties brand: Cheap Monday Cheap Monday left the high street in 2018 after the chain’s popularity waned and the shop began to suffer from poor sales H&M has been facing pressure to boost sales and streamline consumer experiences Rocketing high street rent prices and a squeeze on consumer finances have made conditions difficult for both companies and consumers adding to H&M and Inditex’s sales woes Also, the rising popularity of online shopping has meant people are favouring digital ordering over visiting a physical store The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024 Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good already a 28% increase on the previous year director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022 Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025 predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Published: Invalid Date A TRENDY fashion chain owned by H&M will close two sites in a matter of days in another blow to UK high streets Clothes retailer Monki has seven stores in the UK, including a site on London's Carnaby Street and in Glasgow The brand is known for its colourful designs and is a popular place for trend-conscious Gen Z shoppers to buy low-rise and baggy jeans But come next year shoppers may struggle to find its funky designs as H&M has plans to integrate the brand with another one of its fashion lines Monki stores will either be closed or converted into Weekday multi-brand stores Representatives from H&M have revealed to The Sun the closure dates of two of its sites in Manchester and Newcastle - and they're very soon giving customers around two weeks to say their goodbyes its Manchester branch in the Arndale centre will close forever on January 12 The future of the five other Monki sites remains uncertain, as they could be either closed for good or transformed into something new. S1 2HQ SheffieldGlasgow - Buchanan Galleries G1 2FF GlasgowThe Monki brand will remain and will be sold on weekday.com and in Weekday multi-brand stores come 2025 A previous statement from H&M read: "A limited number of Monki stores are intended to be transformed into multi-brand Weekday destinations H&M has also revived its Cheap Monday brand after nearly six years off the high street and began selling it online and in selected Weekday stores The fashion line was a hit during the early noughties it is caters towards a younger audience and sells trendy fashion pieces The decision to integrate these brands comes as H&M is battling a tricky retail environment Net sales at the retail giant were flat in the third quarter and unseasonable weather over the past few years has impacted overall trade The fashion giant also faces increased competition from Zara owner Inditex, which has been dominating the high street in recent years and collaborating with celebs such as Kate Moss The news comes amid a challenging time for the whole of the UK’s retail sector High inflation coupled with a squeeze on consumers' finances has meant people have less money to spend in the shops the rising popularity in online shopping has meant people are favouring digital ordering over visiting a physical store This ongoing trend has seen brands such as Paperchase vanish completely RETAILERS have been feeling the squeeze since the pandemic while shoppers are cutting back on spending due to the soaring cost of living crisis High energy costs and a move to shopping online after the pandemic are also taking a toll and many high street shops have struggled to keep going The high street has seen a whole raft of closures over the past year The number of jobs lost in British retail dropped last year but 120,000 people still lost their employment Figures from the Centre for Retail Research revealed that 10,494 shops closed for the last time during 2023 It was fewer shops than had been lost for several years and a reduction from 151,641 jobs lost in 2022 said the improvement is "less bad" than good Although there were some big-name losses from the high street many large companies had already gone bust before 2022 inflation and increases in interest rates have led many consumers to tighten their belts reducing retail spend," Prof Bamfield said "Retailers themselves have suffered increasing energy and occupancy costs staff shortages and falling demand that have made rebuilding profits after extensive store closures during the pandemic exceptionally difficult." which employed around 12,000 people when it collapsed 2023's biggest failures included Paperchase The Centre for Retail Research said most stores were closed because companies were trying to reorganise and cut costs rather than the business failing experts have warned there will likely be more failures this year as consumers keep their belts tight and borrowing costs soar for businesses The Body Shop and Ted Baker are the biggest names to have already collapsed into administration this year the two Swedish brands have teamed up to create a limited collection – launching in the beginning of September sophisticated pieces that combine the best of both fashion worlds for everyone with a playful spirit and a rebellious core Combining Monki’s distinctive style with IGGY JEANS’ expressive print aesthetic the exclusive collection is made to mix and match blue and green – Ingrid Berg’s favourite combination Playful twists come to life in the shape of a green spike print with inspiration from radio waves and blue bow applications – a homage to Ingrid’s childhood bow obsession late nights of sketching and rounds of prototypes – the not-so-average denim collab was born A bright shining core of rebellious playfulness The Monki x IGGY JEANS drop features a range of denim pieces – from the Monki community’s favourite low-waisted jeans styles Naoki and Wakumi You can expect that the collection’s not-so-basic long and short sleeved tops will do the trick I’m happy to work with a brand like Monki that conveys the essence of being a girl in such a lighthearted yet punky way I wanted to do this collaboration because it gave me the chance to showcase my signature prints and designs to a larger audience than ever before I hope the Monki community is as excited about this limited edition drop as I am and I can’t wait to see how they style these pieces Ingrid Berg’s passion for the music scene combined with razor-sharp attention to detail and her idea of denim being endlessly versatile has shaped the creative foundation on which her jeans collections stand today Monki picks collaborative partners that reflect the brand’s DNA and add a special Monki is thrilled to present this inspiring statement collab to its fashion-conscious community looking to upgrade their denim game It said it has “the ambition to create an exciting adapted to the young customers’ needs and preferences” This means “Weekday will form the umbrella of a new youth destination "The unique brands Weekday and Monki will be offered that is set to return with a small assortment of jeans.”The company had announced Cheap Monday’s closure back in 2018 after owning it for a decade and struggling to make its legacy wholesale model work H&M explained: “The work to meet customers’ changing behaviours and further strengthening the competitiveness To develop Weekday into a youth destination the Monki brand will be incorporated into the Weekday unit This will leverage customer synergies and also reduce administration and operational costs freeing up resources to further focus on developing the brand experiences and a strengthened overall offer.”But it seems that fans of Monki should still be able to find what they see as special about that label with the company adding: “The unique Weekday and Monki brand experiences will remain at the same time as new opportunities with combined customer experiences will be explored.” A POPULAR fashion chain owned by H&M is to close all its stores - including a branch in Scotland Monki is a favourite on the high street due to its trendy clothing and accessories But the brand's owner has announced plans to either shut down stores or merge them with another one of its fashion brands Retail giant H&M said it wanted to combine the two to create a one-stop shop that "caters to customers' high aesthetic standards" A statement reads: "A limited number of Monki stores are intended to be transformed into multi-brand Weekday destinations Currently, all Monki stores in the UK remain open and its clothes can also be bought online via its website. The brand currently has seven stores in the UK: We told how H&M is to shut its customer service hub at Waverley Gate in Edinburgh changing customer behaviours and operational costs" for the decision It comes as Scotland's hospitality and retail sectors continue to struggle with both businesses and punters feeling the squeeze from rising costs The industry was hammered by closures during the Covid-19 pandemic and was immediately dealt another blow by supply issues and the cost of living crisis. Wilko Paperchase and The Body Shop collapsed into administration seeing hundreds of shops close and thousands of staff lose their jobs Other retailers have announced vast swatches of closures too, including Boots, which is shuttering 300 stores. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Monki will release the brand’s new capsule collection – Up:cycle The collection is made from leftover organic cotton denim garments The collection production process is explained in a simple 5-step method the leftover organic cotton denim is hand-selected by the production team The new pattern is then cut out from the leftover garments The pieces are sewn together to create a new and unique upcycled garment the garments are rinse washed with no new dye added it means to not only reuse but repurpose in a new way – often resulting in a unique and high quality product Upcycling is a creative and innovative way to give new life to textiles that may otherwise end up in landfill while simultaneously promoting a more circular society and we therefore need to transform ourselves and the industry to operate within the planetary boundaries” “This collection is a small step in our journey to become more circular The capsule features three key pieces – a pair of Yoko jeans All crafted in a patchwork design of mixed organic denim washes The collection will be available online and in select stores end of September Monki is first in the world to recycle blend textiles at scale Monki is proud to introduce the Green Machine can fully separate and recycle cotton and polyester blends at scale Most of the clothes we wear today are made of blends of different fibres and the most common one is cotton and polyester blends The Green Machine uses a hydrothermal method to separate these blends – using a closed loop of only water “If we can prolong the life of our products for as long as possible and decrease usage of virgin sources it’s a huge step in the right direction”.   Monki has created the brand’s first collection using the Green Machine system The online exclusive grey tracksuit set features the statement While this is a smaller scale production at the moment the brand aims to roll out the process on a larger scale by autumn 2021 “As a fashion brand we need to do our part when it comes to closing the loop With eyes wide open Monki will walk into this climate-decade and be part of the solution” The Green Machine is a result of a research collaboration between the non-profit H&M Foundation HKRITA (The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel) and one of Monki’s key suppliers Monki is the first brand to have the opportunity to use this technology and offer it to its customers The brand is dedicated to using better materials in all products part of the bigger goal to become a fully circular fashion brand.  A reminder to stay tuned to Monki’s Instagram from 23 November for a week full of activities including the exclusive campaign film launch more on the Green machine and an IG Live Q&A with Jenny Fagerlin The capsule collection will be available online from end of November Like it or not, the midriff is officially the accessory of the season with crop tops coming in hot We've got crystal bras that look amazing (if a little uncomfortable) We've got '90s-inspired halter necks in acid-bright patterns We've got silky scarf 'tops' a slightly witty (or scathing) slogan is worn proudly a nod back to Britney Spears' infamous 'dump him' tee or Paris Hilton's endless graphic t-shirts worn across the early 2000s we see it amongst the A-listers like models Hailey Bieber and actress Sydney Sweeney paving the way for these crop tops to make their moment Loved by Gen Z, including Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber and Mia Regan these itty bitty baby T-shirts are the perfect combo of kitsch and cool Acclimatising to the idea of having a little more skin on show throughout the warmer months it seems these tees are following on into autumn and winter You only have to look to the effortless jeans-and-baby-tee-combo as seen on Kendall Jenner floating about running errands in New York to understand it's the new it girl go-to whether you want to go plain and simple like Kendall Jenner's navy baby tee or want to go bold and make a statement with a graphic choice baby tees are the next must-have for everyday wear Go ahead and browse our pick of the best baby tees available to shop now Remember Rachel Green from Friends and the cahracter's most infamous 'save the drama for your mama' tee This will really celebrate the noughties nostalgia H&M has you covered with a two-pack of plain baby tees that are easy to throw on whenever you need them Price: £9.99www2.hm.com Monki takes the pick for the cutest choice of baby tee with this cropped t-shirt featuring a sweet ladybug graphic Price: £9www.monki.com Reformation's baby tee collection has 14 different styles to choose from so you can really make a statement with these ones We like this 'make it a double' graphic which is just as much chic as it is trendy Price: £58www.thereformation.com Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; 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VAT no 918 5617 01 H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) and this playlist is full of records that have been grabbing my attention over the last few months Some edits of some classics and a lot of piano and euphoria involved in some of my choices My sets have always been quite high-energy or emotive I love watching people have a good time and no doubt these are some of the tunes I’ll be using in my arsenal over the summer Monki’s new single “Get Get Down” drops on March 31st via &Friends. Buy it on Beatport. Monki – Feels Darker [&Friends]My first release in over a year This tune is a culmination of my love for big euphoric breakdowns and a 90s rave bassline I wanted to make something people would reach for the sky for at festivals and hug their mates but still have them havin’ it on the dance floor The support and response has been incredible.Ben Bux – Move It [Bux Edits]I’ve chosen a couple of records that would fit nicely in a set next to “Feels Darker” and this one does the damage You can’t help but dance to this one.Ultraworld – Northern Piano (Hardcore Piano Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]Taken from 1991 one of the most stand-out piano records of that era Strictly Rhythm is one of my all-time favourite record labels I was listening to a lot of music from this time during the process of “Feels Darker.”Barry Can’t Swim – Sunsleeper [Ninja Tune]I mean Back-to-back records on Shall Not Fade and now giving us heaters on Ninja who wouldn’t want to listen to this in a sunny field getting silly MANT – Provence [theBasement Discos]Todd the God talking the gospel I think these kinds of rolling records are so hard to get right MANTs smashed this one.Shee – Get Up and Dance [Edible]Wicked energy from Shee Bassline kind of reminds me of that French electro era Shee has released on my label &Friends and delivered probably my favourite remix on the label So it’s nice to see him releasing on Edible Paul Woolford – Love Story (VS Finally) (Paul Woolford 2023 Extended Remix) [XL Recordings]The original is one of my favourite records ever It holds so many special moments and memories If anyone was going to do this record justice with a remix it’s going to be heard everywhere in Ibiza this summer for sure.Radio Slave – Strobe Queen [Rekids]If you fancy getting lost for 12 minutes What I love about Radio Slave is he makes something as elegant as this and then can also deliver an absolute stomper.Simon Kidzoo – 1 Thang [Club Bad]Over the last couple years you can pretty much always rely on Melé’s Club Bad to have a great club record out Simon Kidzoo returns to the label with “1 Thang.” You know Melé is all about the drums Records assured to make you dance.Melle Brown – Night Drift [&Friends]Melle is a super-talented producer and DJ hailing out of London She returned to my label at the start of the year with “Night Drift” and I’m so happy to have her part of the &Friends family go & watch her play.You might also likePlaylist of the Week: Arielle FreePlaylist Playlist of the Week: Dance SystemPlaylist Paul Woolford is Happily Destroying Dance Music's Dividing LinesArticle Playlist of the Week: Chloé CailletPlaylist Playlist of the Week: Eats EverythingPlaylist Playlist of the Week: Shlomi AberPlaylist Playlist of the Week: Ida EngbergPlaylist Playlist of the Week: MandidextrousPlaylist Playlist of The Week: Janus Rasmussen (Kiasmos)Playlist Playlist of the Week: Danny TenagliaPlaylist Lucy Monkman – better known to the world as Monki – is a DJ The Dulwich Hamlet FC jugadora has been kicking a ball for as long as she could remember From playground antics to pre-season training with West Ham U21s just last year The South Londoner’s love for North London’s finests started in Primary School and flourished with the guidance of her grandad Jerry “He sent me this picture yesterday actually," she says as she shows me a photo of him holding an Arsenal vs Benfica match-day programme from the 1970s “He’s a legend and knows everything about the club Monki’s passion for Arsenal might have been passed down from her family but her love for the women’s game is something she’s been passing onto others for years Whether it's supporting local footballing charity Girls United on her days off or traveling to France with her girlfriend to watch the USWNT win a back-to-back Women's World Cup There isn't an area of the women's game Monki isn't familiar with VERSUS sat down with one of the biggest advocates for the women’s game to talk about the power tournaments like the UEFA Women's EURO has when it comes to combatting perceptions of women's football why she thinks international football is a beautiful thing and her respect for Spain’s women's national team VERSUS: ‘Home Away From Home’ is about encouraging fans to support teams other than England Why do you think that’s an important thing to do Monki: I think it’s really important to give support to the nations that aren’t necessarily at ‘home’ There are some disparities between nations so if you can give your time to a team that might not necessarily have the backing of others you just want to see the best talent across the whole spectrum of the game - not just your nation the better the standard of football is worldwide Imagine what the game will be like in ten years time if we continue to support football in other nations and not just our own You want every team to receive the same level of support where possible whether it be at the domestic or international level It’s never enjoyable to watch one team dominate sometimes it’s actually a bit hard to watch Talk us through your reasoning for selecting Spain as your ‘Home Away From Home’ team this it’s quite literally a ‘home away from home’.. I spend pretty much every summer in Ibiza DJing I can easily go there up to ten times in a season and there are a lot of Barcelona players who currently play for the Spanish national team I saw Barcelona play a couple of times last season against Arsenal Women – unfortunately as a Gunner that didn’t end well – and they were such an impressive squad to watch I remember a couple of their players were at the 2019 Women’s World Cup and to see how much they’ve developed since then and to progress as much as they have in such a short space of time They’re the sort of side who will bounce back from losses and find a way to win Spain definitely has a special place in my heart There have been so many iconic Spanish players over the years especially from an Arsenal perspective: Santi Cazorla football seems to be a core part of Spanish DNA football is a massive part of Spanish culture I’ve played with a few Spanish players over the years and they were an absolute joy to play with And to see the women’s national team embody that as well it’s great - seeing the style you love get played at the highest possible level You can’t not be impressed by that level of skillfulness and creativity Coming up against teams like Spain can only make you a better player too Having the opportunity to see so many different types of football being played on the same stage international tournaments are great for witnessing that especially What do you think is the beauty of supporting a second team I think getting to experience another footballing culture it’s something me and my girlfriend always try to do when traveling We also went to Andrés Iniesta’s last game for Barcelona when they lost 5-4 to Levante – that was an unbelievable experience America and recently tried to watch a game in Mexico but didn’t quite get round to it I think when you go to watch a football match in a different country it’s a bit like dipping your toes into the culture of the place you’re visiting It’s mad that we’re now experiencing lots of different European cultures and customs in England because the tournament is on home soil How often do we get to see a group of Swedish fans walk down Rotherham high street waving flags that’s what I mean about being exposed to new people and cultures and that is what’s really special about an international tournament What are your thoughts on Spain’s new home shirt I am a big fan of the central badge design It reminds me of the England Euros ‘96 shirt I like the fact the colours of the Spanish flag make up the sleeve cuff too I think adidas have done a really great job at designing their federation kits this year Do you think that this tournament has the power to change people’s perceptions of women’s football I think every tournament does to be honest there was just so much hype and it was really important that everyone continued to build momentum from that – we had a packed out Wembley with 70,000+ fans there to watch England vs Germany the November after that tournament But of course the pandemic started the following year and put a bit of an end to further growth I feel how I felt in 2019 – like I’m in a bit of a bubble I heard a group of fairly old men talking about England at a local cafe earlier today What’s really helped as well is the fact we’ve now got women’s football on TV every week during the season I don’t really think it’s ever really been a case of people not having an interest in women's football I think it’s more been that people just never knew how to watch it before it appeared on their TV screens My Dad called recently to ask if I watched the Spain vs Germany game – he’s a big Spain fan And that’s possibly the first time he’s ever called to talk specifically about women’s football I want us to get to a point where talking about women’s football is a part of everyday conversation What I’ve really enjoyed about this tournament is how much I’ve heard people talking about non-English players and I think the fact we keep breaking records for non-home games at the Euros is a testament to how much quality is on show you always get the amazing Dutch fans who travel across Europe to watch their side or the thousands of Barcelona fans who come to watch Spain But it’s been great to see so many Austrian or Portuguese fans adding so much colour to the stands a lot of them coming from London and across the country too Why do you think international tournaments are so amazing I think it's the festival atmosphere they create festival season is my favourite time of the year Do you think Spain will give you that festival feeilng in the final this month Such a hard one now because they’re playing England in the quarter-finals Of course I want England to go all the way but I think playing Spain will be a real test for them Possibly the biggest test of the tournament so far Photography by Rashidi Noah There's so many reasons we love this store; read on to find out more… its physical stores might be skewed towards teenagers but look past the glittery ceiling and you'll discover great plain tees And turns out it's a sleeper hit with teachers who need comfortable but cool clothing to last long workdays (really who doesn't favour an elasticated waistband?) which is not only great for styling inspiration but also ideal for seeing more detail in regards to fit and cuts all you have to do is tag your pics @monki and #monkistyle Well GUESS WHO found it for £12 in the Carnaby Street store last week Spoiler: it starts with H and ends with annah Gale Feeling v smug because it fits like a glove and is 10 out of 10 comfy ." but there's also a stellar offering of block-coloured two pieces which can be bought separately and mixed and matched accordingly A lot of products come in oversized shapes and feature elasticated waistbands so they'll end up being some of the most versatile pieces you own Nicely rounded figures and student-friendly price tags makes Monki available to all An embroidered tee capable of reviving an old skirt is £10; a denim pinafore is £25 There are no nasty surprises at the till occurring here flippy dress in an unexpected pastel hue.  Dip a toe into the playful sunglasses trend with these beauties.  Related: 6 Things We Think Are Always Worth Buying From & Other Stories This reminds us of a certain cult knit from last winter.. This looks like it could be from Monki's most expensive sister store & Other Stories.  It has a jewellery collection that's small but perfectly formed.  Monki's effortless jumpsuits are revered around the world.  it's integral to making wise investments with your hard-earned cash as I feel their edits are particularly noteworthy right now and represent a wide range of styles and price points.  which I own and get so many compliments about a reliable go-to for timeless floral prints Scroll down to see and shop my complete edit Up Next: Trust Me—I'm an Editor: 10 Summer Buys That I Really Love This Week The Swedish fashion brand expands its online presence to South-East Asia In success of the brands already existing six stores in Malaysia and two in the Philippines the Swedish fashion brand is thrilled to now expand their online offering to ZALORA as the fashion and lifestyle site also enable Monki to break new ground in Singapore We have a strong following in South-East Asia which makes us excited about expanding our online offer in this area together with ZALORA We can’t wait to welcome our new customers into the Monki world The brand aims to inspire everyone to express their own unique style and feel worthy just the way they are Their mission is to empower young women across the globe to salute sisterhood while being brave friendly and kind to the planet along the way Inspired by Asian-street style meets Scandi-cool fashion the customers can expect on-trend collections with conscious materials in mind Like the brands latest denim campaign featuring new jeans styles in bold prints And not to mention everything needed to complete any look – from the ultimate wardrobe essentials to stand-out accessories Monki will be available on ZALORA from late September in the Philippines followed by Malaysia and Singapore later this fall Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. 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Please see our privacy policy for more information Livestream shopping generated $4.4 billion in Chinese sales in 2018 as customers took to products they could inspect live and in 3D Some Western brands have partnered with livestream providers to allow Chinese audiences to shop their products Western platforms don’t prioritise creating a good livestream shopping experience as they tend to make money through ads In a fitting room next to a rail of clothing two women discussed fashion trends and their favourite pieces of the season It could have been two friends sharing tips while shopping but Monki editor-in-chief Eleonore Nygårds and buyer Nina Gomes were being filmed and broadcast to users across the H&M-owned brand’s 19 markets who had tuned in for the label’s first-ever livestream shopping experience which was hosted on Monki’s website instead of a third-party app were able to interact with Gomes and Nygårds shoppers leave the video to key in their payment details The stream can be replayed once it has ended (Representatives from Monki declined to share how many users had tuned in or how many sales were made during its debut stream.) a millennial-focused brand founded in 2006 has a history of co-creating with its community It has hosted in-store shopping events and worked with highly engaged shoppers to create content for channels like Monki Television and Monki Magazine “We’re always looking for different ways to connect with them and keep the conversation going,” says Nygårds noting that livestreaming is simply the next step in that process It licensed technology developed by Bambuser a Swedish start-up that has also developed livestream platforms for MTV to Lyko the Nordic region's largest beauty specialist Bambuser’s services start from $39 a month though it can also stretch into four figures "Interacting via livestreaming is what the younger generation already does What we do is [allow] retailers to engage with their audience the way they already interact with each other," says Maryam Ghahremani where younger people spend more of their time Livestream shopping has been a fast-growing industry in China with local livestreams reaching 456 million viewers and generating $4.4 billion in sales in 2018 an increase of 37 per cent over the previous year More than 100 million viewers in China watch a live online video event every month livestreams typically involve a celebrity or social media influencers demonstrating a product and answering questions from a digital audience in real-time “Taobao [an Alibaba platform] gets celebrities to livestream or perform on the app especially for big events like Singles Day,” says Liz Flora More than $413 billion of goods will be sold through social e-commerce in China by 2022, an almost fivefold increase from $90 billion in 2017, according to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. One popular Chinese app is Pinduoduo It’s not unusual for friends to get together on Wechat groups to qualify for discounts on mass products Alibaba’s Tmall accounted for 55 per cent of livestream revenue in China in 2017 “Shopping in China is often viewed as a form of entertainment or hobby,” says Marie Tulloch senior client services manager at Emerging Communications when people are asked what their hobbies are many people would list ‘shopping’ whereas in the West that’s something we’d never say.” livestreaming provides that trust and transparency that e-commerce has traditionally lacked "Years tainted with product safety and security scandals have made Chinese consumers particularly suspicious towards brands and products especially when sold online," says Remi Blanchard "[Through a video livestream] Chinese shoppers feel reassured by the in-depth product introduction and testing that KOLs provide them in a live and “no filter” environment." the challenge of "maintaining trust" remains "There’s been a lot of stories in the western world about influencers posting sponsored content on social media without appropriate disclaimers or #ad messaging leading consumers to believe the individual truly endorses a product when they actually don't," he says "The same applies here: what rules do influencers or brands have to comply with in this space?" Some Western retailers are using livestream shopping app Shopshops to target Chinese customers a Shopshops host guides Chinese shoppers through stores outside Mainland China the idea was to build a Yelp version for shopping I wanted to allow Chinese people to discover offline shopping in stores outside of China,” she says Shopshops hosts about 600 livestreams monthly to its 1,000 unique users who spend an average of 30 minutes daily on the app and $100 on purchases each month The company also facilitates the delivery of items to China taking a 20 per cent commission on each sale Labels on the platform range from designer brands such as Theory to venture-backed companies such as Everlane “Livestream shopping has grown our business in China,” says Ashley Turchin co-founder of New York clothing boutique Anthom “Shopshops is currently helping us build an audience but we will eventually run livestream shopping events without a Shopshops host I think eventually our stylists can have their own livestream audiences.” The hope is that Western audiences will also take it up plans to roll out an English-language version of its livestream shopping platform later this year “The reality is that Western consumers crave seamless social shopping experiences just like those customers in Asian markets,” says Eurie Kim which led Shopshops's initial seed round The app has raised over $20 million so far But what will it require for livestream shopping to be fully adopted in Western markets the technical capabilities of social networks and e-commerce sites in the West need to catch up direct shoppers to another platform or page where they have to enter credit card details social platforms are very focused on being social and they tend to generate income via media buy rather than looking at how they can integrate into the e-commerce market,” Tulloch notes Another boost could come from tech giants who are trying to popularise livestream shopping with Western customers Google began testing a new feature on YouTube that displays product prices and recommendations under videos playing on the site Amazon launched its Amazon Live Creator app which lets brands and users live stream shows featuring products available for sale on the platform the tech giant launched a similar feature called Style Code Live it’s more about getting people to actually embrace it," argues Christopher Baird What this means for Monki’s new platform is unclear “What we’ve seen in China is that brands are going on large multi-brand platforms to get their message across They’re not relying on their own apps,” says Gartner’s Flora “It’s going to be hard for an individual brand to replicate that on their own.” "Retailers have a lot of untapped potential when it comes to converting their brand awareness and large followings into engagement and sales if they focus on building relationships directly with their audience," asserts Bambuser's Ghahremani online and offline blend together in everything they do Live video shopping brings all these aspects together and enables the future of retail." and we’re still learning,” says Monki’s Nygårds “Daring to try something new and being more transparent is something we want to offer our customers Listening to our audience is a big part of it.”  To receive the Vogue Business Technology Edit, sign up here Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com Adrian Cheng wants to build the Estée Lauder of Asia Inside Japan’s cutting-edge luxury retailers The secret to successful product category launches Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry you'll know the immense satisfaction that comes from discovering a new brand to add to your favourites list While I have known of Monki for years I had it filed under the Gen Z tab of my mental fashion folder but it was never at the top of my priority list when a new season appeared on the horizon Monki has really tapped into the niche of versatile wardrobe staples with a fashion twist the age demographic means you get the odd crop top and micro shorts as I was scrolling through its summer drop I found myself clicking on every other item Up Next: The One Summer 2020 Trend That Is Perfect for Working From Home For Monki’s first The Jeans Redesign collection the brand has launched three favourite jeans fits – the high waist wide leg Yoko ankle length tapered leg Taiki – and a classic jacket the garments are made from a more sustainably sourced mix of 20% post-consumer waste cotton and 80% in-conversion cotton and include bar tacks instead of classic rivets and aluminium buttons that require no electroplating traditional polyester thread is replaced with EcoVero thread which is a mix of recycled polyester and more sustainably sourced cotton and the pocket bags are crafted from 100% organic cotton instead of a cotton and polyester mix making the garments 100% cellulosic and more easily recyclable.“We’ve looked into every detail and aspect of each garment in accordance with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s The Jeans Redesign guidelines This is just the beginning of our journey with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation towards H&M Group’s ambition to design all products for circularity by 2025,” says Caroline Carlryd According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation a non-profit organisation working towards a transition to a circular economy its vision of a circular fashion industry is that products are designed to be used more and made from safe and recycled or renewable inputs Launched by the Foundation’s fashion initiative in 2019, The Jeans Redesign acts as a framework for companies across the industry to start designing with circular economy principles, and to work collaboratively and learn from each other. The guidelines set a minimum bar for circular denim and jeans and recyclability. Monki’s jeans collection designed with circular principles is available online and in selected stores from early August Earlier this year, M&S unveiled its first capsule collection as part of The Jeans Redesign with the range responsibly sourced to meet the project’s guidelines Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Style Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network but all were independently selected by our editors BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page Fashion·Posted on 22 Jan 2021Subscribe to Shopping NewsletterCaret DownMonki Have Some Pretty Amazing And Affordable Lingerie And I Just Thought You Should KnowI'm just saying Valentine's Day is right around the corner Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page Monki Breakfastclub and Bistro (located at 1301 10th Ave S.W.) has admittedly felt a bit exclusive and even impenetrable The 31-seat restaurant is so consistently busy its reputation for serving incredible brunch dishes is only matched by complaints about the impossibility of snagging a seat on a Sunday afternoon the restaurant’s customers have always been a remarkably loyal lot willing to wait for hours in anticipation of a bowl of breakfast hash and an extra-spicy Caesar Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience But that kind of pace is only sustainable for so long the original Monki owners elected to bow out and sold the business to business partners Aditya Dutta and Kaushik Sudharsanam Although they already owned the Old Bratwurst Wagon food carts Dutta and Sudharsanam were not really restaurateurs by trade (they met while studying engineering in university) but Dutta had a serious love of food and knew that Sudharsanam had an excellent head for business As Dutta (who bills himself as the “Chief Ideas Officer”) puts it: “Kaushik relies on my taste buds and I rely on his brain.” Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Not wanting to (ahem) monkey around with a good thing the new ownership team didn’t make drastic changes to the Monki formula but they did do some serious thinking about how to make things better Their first order of business was to institute an online wait system so that customers didn’t have to hang around a relatively underserviced part of the Beltline with nothing to do while they queued for brunch Dutta and Sudharsanam knew that the best way to maintain viability would be to keep that original fanatical customer base happy “We reached out to our clients and asked them about their biggest pain points with the restaurant,” Dutta says “We collected all our negative reviews to see what we were doing wrong then we posted on social media admitting where we screwed up and letting them know what we were going to do to fix it.” The three biggest problems Monki fans had with the restaurant were the astronomical wait times the inability to steer strollers through the tightly packed restaurant Dutta and Sudharsanam opened a second location in Inglewood this past March Located on 9th Avenue in the space previously occupied by the Fine Diner (and before that all evenly spaced out to make room for strollers and wheelchairs It’s the same as the other Monki location (which will also remain open) Favourites like brisket hash with local Valbella pork sausage ($18) pancake breakfast tacos ($18) and salmon avocado toast ($17) are all there the Inglewood Monki has carried over the other location’s famed chocolate breakfast fondue served with fruit and waffles ($17) and the dramatic chocolate domes ($18) for those of us who use brunch as an excuse to eat dessert first thing in the morning While the new location has alleviated some of the pressure Despite tripling the number of seats in the Monki empire both the new and old Monki locations still boast fairly long waits for weekend brunch which makes the virtual wait list so important To get in “line,” search the name of the restaurant to find a “Join Waiting List” button on the Google or Google Maps page or access the wait list though Instagram You’ll be put in a virtual queue and can head down to the restaurant at the appointed time Congratulations to Shokunin’s Darren MacLean who has been announced as a guest chef on two Princess Cruise voyages this summer MacLean will hop on board two separate cruises in July and August working his magic with Japanese and Canadian flavours and techniques there’s no denying that vegan eating has become a huge lifestyle choice for an increasing number of Calgarians head over to the third annual VegFest at Shaw Millennial Park on June 15 The free (donations are accepted and appreciated) event will feature a number of speakers talking on issues of health Elizabeth Chorney-Booth can be reached at elizabooth@gmail.com. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account A TRENDY fashion chain owned by H&M has launched a closing down sale at one its branches Monki has put up signs at its store in the Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester The location is one of seven that H&M has said will close or merge with another of its fashion brands, Weekday The move comes as part of plans to blend the two brands together to make a one-stop shop appealing to young shoppers A previous statement from H&M said: "A limited number of Monki stores are intended to be transformed into multi-brand Weekday destinations As part of the process, the retailer will also start stocking Cheap Monday lines in Weekday stores. H&M has not confirmed which of the remaining Monki six stores across the UK will close and which ones will be merged with Weekday. Currently, all seven shops remain open while the website is still live, with an up to 50% off sale on. The announcement from H&M comes after it faced stagnant sales in the first nine months of the financial year and August 31 were flat compared to the same time period 12 months before It also said sales at the start of the third quarter this year were slow due to colder-than-usual weather while they picked up slightly in July and August The news from H&M comes as the retail sector struggles in the face of a number of challenges Retailers have been battling with high business rates and high inflation has seen shoppers' budgets hit The rise in popularity of online shopping has seen businesses take a hit in terms of footfall too A number of chains have fallen into administration in recent years, including iconic chain Wilko, Homebase and Paperchase Independent and small businesses are languishing as well the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) said shop owners had weathered one of their most challenging years said spending on non-food items had declined "significantly" while lower footfalls and "fragile consumer confidence" had impacted high streets nationwide The independent retail sector has also been hit with an increase in in-store crime BIRA's latest survey revealed 78% of businesses had been targeted by thefts in the past 12 months and that the frequency and severity of theft incidents had risen It's not all bad news across the sector though with a number of retailers bucking the trend and expanding Discounter Aldi is opening branches across the UK as part of £650million expansion plans Meanwhile, bakery chain Gails is set to open 40 more locations after a surge in popularity EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre’s decline The Sun's business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed The problem is that when a big shop closes footfall falls across the local high street Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead Boss Stuart Machin recently said that when it relocated a tired store in Chesterfield to a new big store in a retail park half a mile away its sales in the area rose by 103 per cent stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust Dorothy Perkins and Paperchase to name a few What’s increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories On 30 September, the Swedish fashion brand opens its new Stockholm flagship store at the prime location Drottninggatan 53, where 550 m2 of sisterhood, fashion, and a unique store experience are awaiting the Stockholm customers. Launching a flagship store on this iconic shopping street in the capital of Sweden feels right at home for us as a brand. We’re incredibly proud and can’t wait to share this new space with our Stockholm community. Jennie Dahlin Hansson, Managing Director Monki The new store features a community area, designed for the customers to hang out, interact, and inspire each other. With this space, Monki aims to co-create with collaborators and partners to host events, activities and workshops for a full brand experience. As part of the launch, Monki introduces “From King to Queen” – a campaign originating from the store’s re-location from Kungsgatan (King street) to Drottninggatan (Queen street). The brand has teamed up with the Swedish illustrator and comic artist, Vanja Ivarsson to elevate the campaign. Born out of her interpretation of “From King to Queen”, Vanja’s bold and cheeky artwork will be fronting the communication around the opening. Monki and I share the passion for female empowerment. I wanted to create something genuine, yet humoristic, to show that I really care about this important topic. Something for young women that could be both fun to see and feel empowered by. Opening day will be filled with fun Monki happenings, music and a community treat: 40% off a purchase for the first 100 in line. For the opening weekend (Fri–Sun), customers will also be able to create their very own ”From King to Queen” print in the pop-up Creator Studio AR Kiosk, choosing from different illustrations and patterns made by Vanja Ivarsson. The finished design will be print-on-demand and delivered to the customer’s home address within a few days. Copyright © 2025 H&M Group. All rights reserved. If bright and bold, trend-led pieces are your thing, chances are you’ll vibe with Swedish brand, Monki. Like its older sister, Weekday Monki is a H&M owned brand that make purse-friendly styles that find that cool-girl aesthetic they absolutely champion female empowerment and sisterhood and use their platform as a retailer to tackle all things mental health and they also say they’re working towards more sustainable practices in their collections – win-win coupled with the fact that the clothes are cool makes Monki a great option if you’re looking for something a little different Monki’s signature style is vibrant and bold – think Copenhagen cool-girl or GANNI on a budget they manage to cater to a whole load of body shapes and sizes – it's part of their promise If you’re looking to buy your first Monki pieces or you’re a little unsure on how Monki styles should fit but their styles come in a variety of fits across their product range which in Monki terms is a little more oversized than your classic style These fits can be found in the product descriptions you pretty much get what you pay for with Monki These clothes are never going to last forever but they’ll definitely see you through the trends and a bit longer Monki’s jeans are great for the price though – they usually use recycled materials and processes that use less water to make them more sustainable too Monki’s styles utilise soft cottons and knits to make sure they’re as comfortable as possible so you can pretty much do whatever you like with it Monki are huge on community and love sharing their customers’ looks on their Instagram Fit: Monki clothes come in three fits – oversized but generally your true size is fine for all fit styles Quality: Monki is good quality for the price Stick to it for trend-led pieces unless you’re buying denim Comfort: Monki styles and fabrics are generally very comfortable Styling: individuality is encouraged at Monki – style it however you like Here’s a quick look at how these different styles fit high waist yet fitted bum and a little room around the zipper Wide-leg: Monki's wide-leg jeans come in both fitted and loose fits depending on the style but they generally feature a wider leg with no taper Skinny-leg: available in both high and medium waists these feature a slim or skinny fit all the way down the leg straight-fit jeans are exactly what the name suggests They go with any outfit and are completely timeless but the cotton is pretty stiff so they may take a couple of wears to stretch out properly Jeans sizes come in standard waist sizes (eg 28”) so they should be pretty consistent with what you already have you want them to be just a little tight around the waist on your first wear to allow for stretch in the material and they utilise recycled cotton for the denim The cotton is thick which means there is less chance of them sagging Monki jeans are really comfortable but do take a few wears to stretch out properly We recommend persisting though as they are definitely worth the wait The sizes go up to an XXL which fits a size 24 It’s usually pretty easy to tell in the images but these will always be in the product description if not especially if you’re looking for more trend-led items be aware that these might not be the longest-lasting wardrobe essentials you’ll ever own Monki tops are pretty comfortable and tend to be made from soft cotton Monki have switched to organic cotton for some of their styles so definitely keep an eye out for that if shopping more sustainably is important to you Styling Monki tops is completely up to you! We love a print or cut-out number with black trousers and white Air Force 1s on a night out tanks and singlets are always winners in our wardrobe too Monki dresses also tend to run true to size but some people do tend to find that they run a little on the short side The length is always mentioned in the product description on the Monki site so it might be worth double-checking this if you’re tall and tight fits – so consider this when looking to make your purchase but they do tend to last a decent amount of time be sure to follow the correct washing instructions to get the most out of your Monki dresses Monki always recommend styling their clothes your own way, but we’re partial to styling our Monki dresses with some Dr Martens boots or sandals Monki Jackets are the perfect finishing touch for any outfit and the brand stock a huge range of styles so whatever your vibe you’re sure to find something that suits you From sleek trenches to cosy wool blends and puffers A lot of Monki’s coat styles are pretty oversized – they are layering pieces after all Check the product descriptions for the fit and length sticking to your true size is normally fine Monki coats and jackets are generally pretty good quality A lot of them use responsibly grown cotton or wool fabrics the coats are generally of better quality than a lot of the cheaper items Monki makes Trust us when we say that these are worth a little more investment Styling a Monki coat or jacket really depends on the type. 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