Alber Elbaz x Richemont to establish designer’s dream factory for women of our times

    Richemont and Alber Elbaz create AlberelbaZfashion start-up. Richemont, one of the most important luxury groups, and fashion designer Alber Elbaz announced the signing of an agreement to form a joint venture, called “AZfashion” (AlberelbaZfashion). AZfashion will be an innovative and dynamic start up, meant to turn dreams into reality. Richemont owns several of … Read more

Trench Coats Autumn/Winter 2019: just untraditional enough to feel dynamic

    The hero pieces that are worthy of investment. A supremely versatile layer, the trench coat is the classic that continues to do battle with unpredictable forecasts. The trench coats have been the lifeblood of British wardrobes since World War I, when the style was commissioned as part of military uniform. “As for Autumn … Read more

Hang on to your hat! How headgear is taking over from trainers in menswear

From floral crowns to woollen doughnuts, hats are sweeping the catwalks and sales are up on the high street. Here’s the heads up on the trend

‘They can sell anything’: how the Kardashians changed fashion

As sales at Topshop and Asos fall, ultra-low-cost online retailers are booming. What’s behind their rise? The global fashion juggernaut of the Kardashians

New Luxury Hotels around the world: Hôtel de Berri Celebrates ‘Art De Vivre’ in the City of Light

  From the Sculpture Room, to the vast Suite Parisienne, and from Le Schiap restaurant to Le Bizazz cocktail bar, Hôtel de  Berri Paris offers a timeless sanctuary for international travellers and local Parisians alike. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the property was a private mansion for luminaries including Princess Mathilde and fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, … Read more

A guide to party dressing for men: velvet, dicky bows – and mortarboards

Whether you channel Timothée Chalamet in a tux or keep it casual à la Ralph Lauren in jeans, there are plenty of glad rag options on the high street. Here are six looks to consider