Sali Hughes: the 50 best ethical beauty buys

The Guardian’s beauty editor picks the best vegetarian, vegan and cruelty-free products

Francis Kurkdjian creates new collection of Burberry Bespoke fragrances in varying concentrations. In-store exclusive

Seven unique scents inspired by the British countryside and personalised for every perfume fan. Burberry Bespoke has been created by renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, under the creative direction of Christopher Bailey. An award-winning master of fragrance creation for over 20 years, Francis is one of the most highly regarded noses in the industry having developed … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld receives Paris honour at Chanel’s greatest hits show

German designer awarded city’s highest award as autumn/winter haute couture collection deploys classic Chanelisms

Hair Coach, UV Exposure Monitor, and Custom Made Foundation among connected beauty innovations of the year

For the 2nd consecutive year, L’Oreal presented its latest connected beauty innovations at 2017 Viva Technology Paris, the high-end mega-event dedicated to the growth of startups, digital transformation and innovation. Five of the luxury Group’s brands – Lancome, Kerastase, L’Oreal Paris, La Roche-Posay and L’Oreal Professionnel –showcased how they leverage advanced digital technologies to create … Read more

Handbags at dawn with Farfetch, the latest thing in upmarket online fashion

It has a Chinese deal, a Condé Nast tie-up and has lured the founder of its biggest rival – but can it really change the luxury market?

Bond Street: status of UK’s most exclusive shopping street under threat

Soaring rents and rates are pushing retailers including Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss and DKNY to think about moving out