OUR JOURNEY
Finding The Right Spectacles For Me: Anthony Lee
For something that you will be wearing 100% on a daily basis, there is no price for being comfortable and secure. That’s where MONC come in.
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers – an interview with Han Ates
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers is a true pioneer of transparent manufacturing in London. With a business model very close to our hearts, they embody many of the same core values as MONC at their production site in Walthamstow, North London where they manufacture ready-to-wear selvedge & organic denim clothing, with jeans at the core.
Our Founder is interviewed by MAJESTIC DISORDER
We were excited to be interviewed by one of our favourite independent online journals - Majestic Disorder. Check the article for our take on what inspires us, as well as the importance of being a modern artisanal brand.
Craft in London Fields - Candle Making With Earl Of East London
Over recent years East London has emerged to become a real creative hub. With business’ from start-ups, to artists and artisans all making this vibrant up and coming part of the capital their home. London Fields in particular was a source of inspiration for me when designing our most quirky frame (London Fields).
The Top 5 East London Coffee Spots
A Note From The Founder
This is supposed to be the time in the calendar where we prepare for British Summer and the weather is usually getting milder and sunnier. This year however, I am sitting inside while 'The Beast From the East' is apparently returning for a third time.
An Insider’s Guide: London Fields with photographer Oliver Hoosen
Hackney local and MONC ambassador Oli takes us on a guided tour of his favourite London Fields haunts.The 8 MONC Values
Our mission at MONC is to create products that support true craftsmanship and quality, for people who appreciate the design process. In this Journey post we wanted to highlight the values that MONC was created upon.
Not Just An Eyewear Case
For our latest accessory, the Eyewear Travel Case, we want to elaborate on what it means to be transparent. Our World is full of uncertainty, especially in the things we consume... and use daily, and at MONC we set out to reveal the journey that products go though before they eventually get to the user.
In Conversation with: Bethany Rowntree
Beth approached us about the concept of Studio B in June; a curated selection of brands which present high quality, ethically produced items collated on one platform. With first hand experience working with Mulberry, Matches Fashion and Anya Hindmarsh, Bethany has turned her focus to present a selection of brands to customer's looking for products of substance and longevity. Since launch in September, Studio B has been building a reputation for its playful yet curated selection of niche brands. We sat down with Bethany to find out more about her idea of the perfect marketplace.
Craft in Kreuzberg: Ceramics with Roland Hauk
