Fashion superhero Alexander Wang on style, sportswear and never going to the gym

The designer’s vision for Balenciaga, his own label and H&M has made him a 21st-century fashion superstar. He explains how Danielle Steel inspired him, why he turned down Diane von Furstenberg and why ‘active, easy’ dressing matters

Raf Simons takes Dior’s nature theme up a notch with ‘something more liberated’

Autumn/winter 2015 ready to wear collection makes reference to heritage but patent boots, seen in couture show, add a sassy edge

Inside the surreal world of Guy Bourdin

Curator Alistair O’Neill and Guardian fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley discussed the life and work of Guy Bourdin at a Guardian membership event at Somerset House this week. Here’s a cheat sheet

The rising trend of investing in luxury goods

As the world begins to drag itself out of the global economic crisis, investors are looking for opportunities to achieve a better return than they can expect from the banks or established mainstream stocks and bond markets. It seems likely base interest rates are going to remain low, at least over the medium term, and … Read more

Balmain channels 70s and 80s Saint Laurent in Paris

Key shape in Olivier Rousteing’s autumn/winter collection was high-waisted trousers and nipped-in jackets in colours the late designer would have approved

Hu Bing appointed  first Ambassador for London Collections Men

Chinese Actor and Model Hu Bing is British Fashion newest ambassador. To build closer relationships and trade links between China and the UK, The British Fashion Council announced the appointment of Actor, Model, Singer and Philanthropist Hu Bing (born February 14, 1971) as the first International Ambassador for London Collections Men (LCM). Hu Bing is joining … Read more