Giorgio Armani says his latest collection is an ode to coexistence

The designer tells 500 guests at his Milan show that clothes affect behaviours and attitudes

Can UK designer Paul Surridge save Roberto Cavalli’s leopard prints?

The film Basic Instinct has inspired Surridge’s second collection for the Italian brand

Max Mara’s Milan show puts strong femininity centre stage

The Italian label uses punk references, a pink and black colour scheme and a diverse cast of models to showcase a confident, classic collection

Prada’s Milan show captures the dazzling and the intricate

Designer used bright colours to highlight freedom for women to dress ‘without being bothered’

London fashion week storms the palace (and the galleries)

Buckingham Palace showcases Commonwealth talent as Erdem portrays ruling-class glamour

The view from the front row: a history of the fashion show – photo essay

Once, photographers were banned from fashion shows, with designers suspecting they were spies. Today, fashion shows are a multimillion-dollar global business. As London fashion week begins, we cart the evolution of the fashion show, from secret salons to the snap-happy Instagram era