S.E.A. of Luxury – Singapore 2013

The International New York Times’ celebrated international fashion editor, Suzy Menkes, is bringing some of the biggest names in the fashion and luxury industries to Singapore on the 21st and 22nd November for the “S.E.A. of Luxury Conference.” The latest event in the prestigious International New York Times Luxury Conference series, now in its thirteenth … Read more

Can the burqa be stylish?

To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion

Polo and Fashion.Episode 2: The Polo Coat

The sport of Polo has contributed to several fashion designs which have survived the test of time. One of these is the Camel Hair Coat or Polo Coat. The Polo Coat refers to the loose-fitting overcoat that was originally worn by polo players at polo games either in between chukkers or at the end of … Read more

Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK

Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?