Behind the curve, the closed world of haute couture calls in the geeks

Fashion has been wary of high tech, but the Apple Music boss’s defection to a luxury house hints at a rethink

Out of the toy box and on trend: Barbie gets a style reboot

Inspired by the tiptoeing doll, shoe designer Sophia Webster has created a line of heels and flats for real women. She’s the latest fashion star attempting to bring the plastic classic up to date

The PoloTech shirt points the way to the next generation of activewear

Ralph Lauren’s PoloTech shirt debuts with Workout App. Ralph Lauren’s PoloTech shirt intersects the forefronts of performance technology and lifestyle fashion. Ralph Lauren continues to lead the fashion industry in wearable technology with the launch of this groundbreaking fitness shirt and the simultaneous introduction of a game-changing, adaptive workout app that uses detailed data to … Read more

‘I have the best job in the world’. Meet the alcohol alchemist

Sian Anderson designs new drinks ranges for Diageo. She explains the link between science and creativity and why her team is like a big family

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Luxury Designer Shoes

Gucci, Prada, Marc Fisher, Christian Louboutin… you’ve probably heard about all the top designer shoe brands in the business. These trendsetters have certainly paved the way in the fashion industry. Such name brands are often the focal point of runway fashions. When you see a pair of hot luxury shoes paired with a stunning outfit, … Read more

What is it like riding a £10k Team Sky bike on Britain’s roads?

Peter Kimpton tries out the new suspension Pinarello KS-8 road bike, a model similar to that ridden by Chris Froome in the Tour De France and tested by Sir Bradley Wiggins