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The polo neck sweater still provokes debate
Also called the turtle neck or roll neck, this functional piece of men’s wear has been loved for its versatility and elegance, but has also been derided as overly smooth or dated
Tim Burton’s influence on fashion
The film director, who regularly lands on worst-dressed lists, has also been the subject of many designers’ fantasies – a world of aesthetic completeness
Silver screens bring on the glitter
Big costume movies have a notable impact on consumer fashion as they tend to inspire designers, stylists and photographers
Christmas gift guide: Daywear
Imagine the fun to be had over the holidays wearing your new and elegant puffa vest and assault boots with superhero specifications
The hair apparent
Sarah Palin and Robert Pattinson have subversively touchable tresses and Vanessa Friedman thinks this has real economic and aesthetic repercussions for us all
Designers transform the puffa
Gone are the days when wearing a puffa made you look like a duvet. Today’s designs run the gamut from cropped metallic jackets to elegant gowns and fur-trimmed coats
The trend for multifunctional fashion
From Louis Vuitton to Roger Vivier, attractive adaptables are proliferating – the bag or dress you see today may take on an entirely different shape tomorrow
Christmas gift guide: Investment presents
Gifts that require either time or money, but that will likely soar in value over the long-term
Europe needs a man who’s suited to the job
A world leader doesn’t just have to think about the provenance of his wardrobe, he must also take into account the way it looks on him, says Vanessa Friedman
Style bloggers take centre stage
Like the cool kids in school, fashion bloggers have become a kind of elite band. How far should luxury houses and consumers of high-end fashion embrace, or not embrace, them?





