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The resurgence of the tie-pin
As sharp suits and 1940s Brylcreem styling crop up everywhere on screen and stage, this small silver accessory has come to characterise a return to traditional sartorial formality
Britain’s top hairdressers as businessmen
The industry’s image has changed dramatically since Vidal Sassoon launched his cutting-edge hairstyles in 1960s. Today it is worth £7.3bn as his successors make the crossover from stylist to hair care mogul
Make the most of minimalism
Anna-Marie Solowij has decided to embrace beauty’s new mood – a trend called ‘less-travagance’ or ‘blingimalism’ – where the luxe factor remains but the glitz has been toned down
Machine-washable evening wear
The development of this kind of formal wear is an example of the new relationship between sartorial elegance and carbon emissions, as the trend towards ‘fast fashion’ is over
Peter Beard’s latest shoot
The legendary photographer breaks once again the boundaries between nature and artifice in his work for Above, a luxury magazine dedicated to the environment
Christmas gift guide: Beauty
The best grooming and beauty products from perfumes to candles and shaving kits
Mystery Shopper: Winter (wardrobe) migration
On her annual autumn trip from Washington State, the Mystery Shopper spends 72 hours in Tokyo to replenish her mostly black wardrobe with unique, wearable and humorous items
Bespoke shirts for men
As businessmen continue to discover made-to-measure shirting, establishments – from under-the-radar outfitters to department stores – react to the growing demand
Christmas gift guide: Evening wear
From a chic Jimmy Choo cocktail dress to a classic Zegna tuxedo
Give thanks for Black Friday
Why is the fun, shop-till-you-drop day in America called Black Friday? Vanessa Friedman wonders if the term implies that ‘shopping = bad’





