Designers take rugs from the floor to the catwalk

A chance to work on a bigger scale is inspiring the fashion pack

Move over micro bags, big handbags are making a comeback

Forget the impractical miniatures worn by the style elite, outsize bags promise to create a bigger impression

From Lady Gaga to polo-neck hair: this season’s fashion trends

What’s hot and what’s not in fashion this autumn/winter

The woman warrior gets romantic at McQueen show in Paris

Sarah Burton mixes strength and fragility to create a picture of female power that feels part of the cultural conversation

When work meets high fashion – how the lanyard became the year’s most coveted designer accessory

Givenchy, Prada, Burberry and Balenciaga are all championing this unlikely way to show off your fashion credentials

Exhibition showcasing Muslim fashion to open in San Francisco

From Nike hijabs to couture gowns, the show explores the diversity of Islamic style