Maison & Objet 2016: Hipolite made-to-measure televisions

French start-up Hipolite aims to transform the humble TV into a decorative object. For this year’s Maison & Objet Paris fair, Hipolite brings televisions into the age of made-to-measure putting the TV on equal footing with the rest of premium furniture. “Five years ago, I was in a magnificent chalet which had been very elegantly renovated. … Read more

2016 LG K series with design cues borrowed from nature

The first two devices in the series, K10 and K7, made their public debut at the 2016 CES in Las Vegas. At this year’s CES Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its K series, a new line of smartphones with the advanced camera technology and UX features of LG’s premium models. Aimed at a younger … Read more

The return of the shirt: how the classic got reworked

The womenswear staple is undergoing an overhaul. From off-shoulder at Jacquemus to slouchy at Céline, here’s how to wear shirts in 2016

Harvey Nichols plans serious rethink as profits plunge 30%

Sales at luxury department store chain flatline prompting management to expand growing website operation and further revamp stores

Instagram: how the hashtag changed #fashion

The influence of Instagram on fashion has gone beyond mega-models getting thousands of ‘likes’. Instagram is now the place where sales are made and retailers discover new designers

Meet the future stars of sustainable fashion

From repurposed fishing nets to restored leather and everlasting denim, these young designers are creating clothes with ethics woven in. Tamsin Blanchard introduces five Bright New Things