Wales and London’s craft beer scene continues to thrive

The capital saw a 24% rise in new brewers, while Wales recorded a 35% rise – but figures flattened across the rest of Britain

Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit

Previously the uniform of the underdog and the outsider, the tracksuit is this year’s power suit. But if you want the hottest brands, you’re going to need your credit card …

Fur-free coats and wood heels: study a master’s in sustainable fashion

The shift is towards more ethical and sustainable practices in the manufacturing process, and a number of postgraduate courses are setting the trend

Sophia Webster is the winner of 2016 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

British designer Sophia Webster is ready to take her luxury shoe business to the next level. The already famous shoe designer has been named the winner of 2016 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and receives a £200,000 grant for development of the brand. The luxury footwear designer beat off competition from nominees Emilia Wickstead, Mother of … Read more

Justin O’Shea to write a new chapter in the story of Brioni

Justin O’Shea was appointed Creative Director at Brioni. Brioni, the Menswear couture house owned by French luxury group Kering, announced the appointment of Justin O’Shea as new Creative Director. O’Shea will assume the responsibility for the House’s collections and image effective from April 1st 2016. He joins from the online retailer mytheresa.com where he most … Read more

Stamp duty weighing on luxury housing market, says Berkeley

High-end housebuilder says transaction levels in London and south-east have been hit by tax increase