Invest in a vest: the latest fashion trend
05 February 2012 12:00 AM
And it's not just men who are buying them; women are pushing sales up too
Catwalk model 'sanctuary' faces closure
04 February 2012 12:00 AM
Centre launched to help vulnerable models during London Fashion Week is to close over rent issues
An over-the-top launch for Beckham's underwear
02 February 2012 12:00 AM
Former England captain brings London's Regent Street to a standstill as his range of pants makes debut at H&M
Belstaff, the stars' favourite, returns to rugged British roots
29 January 2012 12:00 AM
It started out in Stoke as baggy motorcycle garb, then became a must-have item in Hollywood. Now it's coming home, says Genevieve Roberts
Amy's father upset at 'bad taste' Gaultier fashion show
27 January 2012 08:02 AM
The father of Amy Winehouse has accused a top fashion designer of cashing in on the late singer's death by using her as the inspiration for his latest catwalk show.
No, no, no! Jean Paul Gaultier's tribute to Amy Winehouse hits all the wrong notes
26 January 2012 12:00 AM
A live barbershop quartet crooned an elliptical rendion of 'Rehab', while the models wore black veils
Now that's a runway show... Chanel wows Paris's high fliers
25 January 2012 12:00 AM
Karl Lagerfeld transformed the interior of Paris's Grand Palais into a private jet for the spring/summer 2012 Chanel haute couture show yesterday. Perhaps he felt it would make the handful of clients wealthy enough to invest tens of thousands of pounds in a single, hand-worked garment feel at home. Certainly, Chanel besuited guests appeared delighted as they walked through the metal walkway and circular lounge to their airline seats. Drinks were served from silver trolleys, all beneath a blue sky projection scattered with clouds.
Cape made of silk extracted from spiders to go on display
24 January 2012 04:09 PM
A cape created from golden silk spun by more than a million spiders is going on display this week.
Versace returns to haute couture
23 January 2012 02:29 PM
Donatella Versace climbed Mount Olympus for inspiration in the opening show of Paris' spring-summer haute couture week, and was in top form after an eight-year hiatus.
Ascot dress code turns into a debacle
23 January 2012 12:00 AM
In a world where flamboyant headpieces and carefully-cut waistcoats are as ubiquitous as the high-society chatter that fills the air, attending races at Ascot is, in the words of one curt official, a formal occasion and "not one where you might dress as you would a nightclub".
Primark and Asos show the way with storming figures
20 January 2012 12:00 AM
The discount fashion chain Primark and online specialist Asos posted strong sales yesterday, reinforcing their status as two of the retail sector's best performers in recent years.
Crisis on the catwalk over Britain's fashion brain drain
20 January 2012 12:00 AM
New initiative launched to halt overseas exodus of up-and-coming designers
Wealthy are still buying Burberry
18 January 2012 12:00 AM
The luxury goods brand Burberry has revealed a storming 22 per cent rise in third-quarter sales, despite the economic storm clouds.
Urban Outfitters rocked by boss's shock departure
15 January 2012 12:00 AM
It's the latest setback for the edgy fashion chain after accusations over race and design copying
Fashion at the museum brings in the crowds
01 January 2012 12:00 AM
Prepare to queue for glimpses of finery created by top designers
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