THE MONC BLOG

Welcome to The MONC Blog, our Journal on all things that are happening and inspiring us in the MONC studio.

How to Take Care of Your Eyewear - A MONC Guide

How to Take Care of Your Eyewear - A MONC Guide

If you wear your glasses daily they have the potential to get exposed to a fair bit of wear and tear, but with the right care, you can keep them looking good as new.

Read on for our top four frame care tips.

In The Frame With Reuben James

In The Frame With Reuben James

No matter the craft, here at MONC we feel akin to our peers from across all creative industries. We appreciate their work and gain inspiration and motivation from their stories and creative processes.

So, whenever an opportunity to connect and share ideas arises, we take it.
In the lead-up to releasing our two new wire frames, Bassano & Nørrebro, we got the chance to catch up with our friend and talented musician, Reuben James.

In Plain Sight - The Story of The Eye Miniatures

In Plain Sight - The Story of The Eye Miniatures

In November of last year, we took a team trip to In Plain Sight, a beautiful exhibition exploring sight and vision at the Welcome Collection in Euston.

Behind a glass case in the exhibition's first room, something caught our attention - a painting of an unknown eye in a bejewelled frame no larger than a 10-pence piece.

Dezeen Awards 2022: Winner of ‘Small Retail Interior’

Dezeen Awards 2022: Winner of ‘Small Retail Interior’

We spent years dreaming of our (re)considered retail space and in November last year, after months of hard work, it finally materialised. One year on, and we’re extremely proud to have won Dezeen’s ‘Small Retail Interior of the Year’ award.
An Insider’s Guide: Chiltern St, Marylebone

An Insider’s Guide: Chiltern St, Marylebone

To celebrate the launch of our new Limited Edition Chiltern frame, MONC friend and Chiltern Street local Eddies Wailes has put together an area guide of his favourite places on, and around Chiltern Street.

The Chiltern Frame, A Homage to Our New Home

The Chiltern Frame, A Homage to Our New Home

A note from Freddie When we add to our collection, we do it with a plan not to create something...

Repair for the Future

Repair for the Future

Glasses can be fragile, there’s no denying that, but they’re not always unrepairable. Repairing the things we own is a fundamental part of reducing our impact on the planet.
10 STEPS TO HELP MAKE AN IMPACT

10 STEPS TO HELP MAKE AN IMPACT

We've taken our time to reflect on the IPCC 2021 Climate Change Report that has recently been published.
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE: LØKKA

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE: LØKKA

Explore Grünerløkka, an artsy centre of Oslo, Norway, that inspired our quirky frame Løkka.
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE: MONTI, ROME

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE: MONTI, ROME

In the heart of Rome, you'll find the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Monti, busy with bars, shops and traditional restaurants, loved by a loyal local crowd. Every corner of this artsy neighbourhood inspired the elegant and subtle flair of our Monti frame.
Made in: The Wire Frame Workshop

Made in: The Wire Frame Workshop

Over a year ago, we started work on designing our most recent collection in collaboration with Oliver Spencer which would be our very first foray into wire frame design. Take a look inside our new wire frame workshop where our new collection was crafted.
MONC x Oliver Spencer

MONC x Oliver Spencer

Presenting a trio of frames inspired by the British south coast. Consisting of Lymington, Beaulieu and Osborne styles, each frame takes a bold approach to modern style while honouring the importance of everyday wearability.