Lauren Laverne on style: black and white

There’s nothing more chic than black and white. But make sure you don’t try too hard. Here are the rules

Fashion loves the look of fast food right now – but doesn’t want to eat it

Burgers and chocolate bars appear to be the height of chic, with designers queuing up to make insanely expensive versions of products that are too common for them to eat

Chanel and Mulberry bag prices have soared – but why?

Designer fashion prices are aimed at the phenomenally wealthy from Russia, China and the Middle East. Just walk away if you feel ripped off

Prada Made-To-Order Pumps

Prada is challenging its fans to design their own Prada shoes. A new service is enabling customers to create a customised model based on the Made To Order Décolleté collection. Nine shoe styles and five different heel heights are available in a diverse palette of shades, textures, and materials (suede, satin, kid, patent or saffiano-leather printed … Read more

Easter by Fabergé

Egg Bar, a cinemascope, and rare masterpieces at Harrods’ Fabergé Easter       The artist jeweller Fabergé and Harrods, the world’s most famous department store, came together for a creative collaboration this Easter. The collaboration celebrates the art of gifting. Along with taking over Harrods’ iconic Bromton Road windows with their spectacular creations, Fabergé  is … Read more

James Franco Seeing in Techno Color

James Franco, L.A.’s Chateau Marmont and spring’s Techno Color sunglasses. Italian fashion house Gucci turns the spotlight on its new Techno Color Sunglasses Collection with a film directed by and starring James Franco, the ambassador of the luxury Italian label since 2009. Last year, France produced “The Director,” a documentary about Gucci creative director Frida … Read more