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We value what endures in women’s culture.

Modern Monclaire is the place for women who choose substance over noise.

We are your definitive source for timeless inspiration. We curate the best in women's culture—from in-depth essays and style guides to enduring wisdom, leading up to our prestigious flagship record, The Index.

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We meticulously consider and record the people, objects, places, and ideas that shape women's culture. From the proven icon to the emerging voice, every entry is vetted for its substance and lasting value. We filter the noise—this is the definitive source for what lasts.

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the INDEX

This is our definitive list. We research, identify, and profile the most important icons, objects, and ideas in women's culture. Inclusion is earned, not given. This is the official Modern Monclaire record of what truly lasts.

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the EDIT

This is our ‘thinking room’, made public. We publish definitive cultural analysis, following an idea across art and life until it provides foundational clarity. This is the source for women who require substance.

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the Dossier

The definitive frameworks for a curated life. This is our authoritative collection of foundational methods, translating enduring cultural wisdom into a clear practice. These are practical tools for a more intentional life.

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The Kept Editions

This is our atelier.

We create and commission exclusive, limited-run art objects, each with a recorded provenance. From partnerships with master artisans to our own in-house creations, these objects are the tangible expression of our vision.

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