Estée Lauder solid perfume compact May 26, 2012

Jubilee lines

Fitting tributes or tasteless trifles? Carola Long looks at how brands are marking the Queen’s 60 years on the throne

Material World

Vanessa Friedman
Patrizio Bertelli’s ‘brand that nobody wants to copy’ quote is probably going to set off something of a hoo-ha in fashion
Jean-Victor Meyers looks to change the dynamics of the men’s knitwear market with his new cashmere business
Christian Dior model ©Catwalking May 26, 2012

This sceptered style

Taking their cue from royals and aristocrats, the autumn 2012 collections feature an abundance of pomp and grandeur

Vanessa Friedman May 26, 2012

Bold platforms for France’s new agenda

If anyone understands how clothing is used as an image-making tool by public figures, Valerie Trierweiler does

May 26, 2012

Head and shoulders above the rest

Scarves are making a comeback with designs that either commemorate the traditional or embrace the modern digital age

models for Dolce & Gabbana May 19, 2012

Jolly good sports

As Olympic fever grows, menswear designers are looking to retro kits, writes David Hayes

From left: spring/summer tux-inspired outfits by Lanvin; Antonio Berardi; Haider Ackermann; Yves Saint Laurent ©Catwalking May 19, 2012

Not just ballgowns

Variations on the classic tuxedo are emerging as a cool evening alternative to the ballgown

Vanessa Friedman May 19, 2012

The problem with skinny models

If we get used to seeing all kinds of bodies, all kinds of bodies will lose their stigmas

blazers May 19, 2012

Trail blazers

Updates on the classic summer jacket draw inspiration from – yes – the Olympics, writes Simon Brooke

Erdem 2008 dress May 19, 2012

Belles of the ball

An exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert museum celebrates 60 years of glamorous British gowns

Fendi Baguette May 11, 2012

The first ‘it’ bag

How the Fendi Baguette created a fashion frenzy

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