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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
The heart of Milan has a new beat. A symbol of the modernity, audacity, and Italian heritage, Milan has a young, playful, contemporary, and a cosmopolitan soul, reflected in Pomellato’s new collection dedicated to the second-most populous city in Italy, the main financial centre of the country and a leading global city. Milano is synonymous … Read more
Autumn/winter 2015 ready to wear collection makes reference to heritage but patent boots, seen in couture show, add a sassy edge
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
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
Harrods’ first ever concept garden. For the first time in the history of Harrods, the luxury department store teamed up with award-winning garden designer Sheena Seeks to create ‘The Fragrance Garden’ – a celebration of perfume through the medium of flowers. Harrods’ first ever concept garden is to be exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society … Read more