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The best reads of 2009
In a publishing year dominated by news and history, FT critics pick the written world’s finest
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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
The Jimmy Choo cocktail dress proves that chic has no price tag, while the Zegna tuxedo shows that classic does not have to be boring
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’
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
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