London fashion week vows to be fur-free

British Fashion Council says LFW in September will be first of big fashion weeks to ditch animal fur

Burberry to stop burning unsold items after green criticism

Company will reuse, repair or recycle products and end use of real fur

Bowie-themed bar opens at London’s Hotel Café Royal

  Open until late at the intersection of Mayfair and Soho at Hotel Café Royal, the new Ziggy’s cocktail bar features a curated gallery of intimate portraits of David Bowie by his long standing photographer and friend Mick Rock. The year is 1973. David Bowie retires his dramatic alter ego Ziggy Stardust with a final … Read more

Rich overseas parents buy £2bn of property to get top school places

Wealthy parents see London properties as route to private schools for their children

Escheatment: Maltese Cat Book Series. Chapters 40 & 41. Tommy Informs Cat about the Swiss Account

  “Escheatment”, Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series continues with new chapters. Enjoy: Chapters 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, Chapter 11, Chapters 12 & 13, 14-16, 17, 18, Chapters 19 & 20, Chapter 21, 22 & 23, 24, 25, 26, Chapters 27-29 Chapter 30, 31-32, 33-34, chapters 35 & 36, Chapters 37-39. Chapter 40 DA & DEA The bust in the Mission District … Read more

Mother of Pearl: ‘I struggled coming into the fashion industry – I’m not a natural fit’

Growing up off grid inspired designer Amy Powney’s passion project, No Frills, a range of fully traceable, ethical clothes