What we learned from London Fashion Week
From the revival of big sleeves and old cardies to dressing in parrot green and keeping it personal, here are the 10 lessons from this year’s shows
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Zaha Hadid: from Baghdad to global ubiquity (and the RIBA gold medal)
One of the most sought-after architects in the world, Iraqi-born London-based Hadid is first woman to be awarded prestigious Riba gong in her own right
How to put on a mega-gig: the crystal design technician’s story
Also known as the ‘bedazzler’, they’re the person who turns ordinary microphones into pop stars’ must-have fashion accessories – transforming an ordinary stadium show into a shining spectacle
How the poshed-up polo shirt became the ultimate humblebrag
René Lacoste’s sporty summer staple is back as the surprise cult item of the year, thanks to the sudden interest of the high-end fashion houses
Natural dyes v synthetic: which is more sustainable?
Colours derived from plants may appear more planet-friendly than man-made dyes, but the case isn’t clear-cut
Safe storage of wealth? US$100 million established as the billionaire benchmark for ultra-prime property, says study
‘Trophy’ has become the new buzz-word in luxury real estate. More properties than ever before were sold and listed for