Fashion
The British Fashion Council’s new CEO wants to give London its groove back
The non-profit organisation’s summer party was held on Tuesday at the Serpentine Pavilion. Laura Weir, who has been leading the council since April, spoke candidly about her goals for the industry.
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14 summer shoes that are more than just a fashion statement
These will be your essential companions as you walk across hot sand, saunter along a promenade, or hit the town for a late supper.
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For style inspiration, men should look to women’s wardrobe staples – from handbags to high-waisted trousers
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Forum Marbella, the luxury shopping destination redefining the resort region’s lifestyle experience
Amid the buzzy bars and nightclubs of the Costa del Sol is a chic new shopping mall catering to locals and visitors seeking fun while the sun still shines.
Top three European brands to keep an eye our for this season
Whether it’s rejecting plastic beach shoes for something sustainable or an appreciation for linen’s health benefits, artisans across Europe are standing out in the fashion world by bringing a personal touch to their collections.
Away from the runways, Milanese fashion brands have perfected the art of entertaining
Italians are showing the rest of the world how to keep fashion editors engaged – and the answer couldn’t be tastier.
The architects behind Prada’s most memorable fashion week show sets on how they build delight and awe into a runway
OMA/AMO offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain and a peek at how the statement-making, rule-breaking stages at the Prada Foundation come to life.
Colour theory: Ryota Iwai’s Auralee steps into the Paris spotlight
Known for its tonal harmony and tactile detail, the Japanese label is now making a statement. We catch up with founder Ryota Iwai in Paris about the brand’s new collection and ambitions.
Black has had its day – here’s why the world’s best-dressed are turning to brown
The versatile hue has established itself as a new staple colour, with designers and brands embracing earthy tones this season. But it’s not just the runways that dictate what you’ll be wearing this summer.
An Athenian outing: ‘Konfekt’, Le Monde Béryl and Mouki Mou celebrate summer
The editors of ‘Konfekt’ and Le Monde Béryl’s Lily Hanbury take an artful tour of the Greek capital’s creative hot spots – topped off by a rooftop launch party for the magazine’s summer issue.
