Fashion world fears designer burnout as pressure takes its toll

As star names quit Lanvin and Christian Dior, is the business model of six high-profile collections a year sustainable?

Alber Elbaz to leave Lanvin after 14 years as creative director

Charismatic designer’s departure from fashion house comes less than a week after Raf Simons revealed he is to leave Dior

What’s not to love about Tiffany Blue and a Central Park view? Tiffany Suite — at The St. Regis New York.

New York is always a good idea. The St. Regis New York unveiled a new Designer Suite. The Tiffany Suite joins the Bentley, Dior, Astor, Royal, Grand, Imperial, and Fith Avenue Signature Suites available at Manhattan’s best address. The St. Regis New York’s sophisticated approach has married original design elements, such as the crystal Waterford … Read more

Picture-perfect: Côte d’Azur – straight out of a magical storybook

The enticing South of France has it all. Anything is tolerated as long as you have the money to pay for it or you’re a VIP. Welcome to the epicurean Côte d’Azur – one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline in the world. Just pack your swimsuits – and your status items, of course. … Read more

Pearls of wisdom: the gemstone’s enduring fashion appeal

This weekend is the 140th anniversary of the pearly kings and queens of London. But these beautiful jewels are also a mainstay at Balmain, Chanel and Dior