What the experts say: how to make our cities more sustainable

Catch-up on the highlights from our recent panel discussion on sustainable cities, including why it is a myth that Spaniards don’t cycle

Beyond the bling: the most pointless luxuries ever

A bubble-bath necklace? A DNA vending machine? An unwearable gold hat that took 12 years to weave? Through a collection of priceless, pointless and surprising objects, the V&A’s new exhibition asks: what is luxury?

The good, the glad and the celebrities: Burberry hails return of the poncho

British fashion house thanks spaghetti western-style reversible garment for 9% growth in like-for-like sales in past year

Can a hashtag change the fashion industry?

On Fashion Revolution Day, people will take to social media to ask brands #whomademyclothes, but critics say hashtag activism makes little difference

Apple Watch launch swaps high-street crowds for high-end fashionistas

Waiters serving iced tea among luxury goods at Selfridge’s may be more discreet than the public queues of the past, but shoppers are still high on anticipation