On tiny Fair Isle, a cottage industry enjoys the sweet smell of success

The Shetland island’s knitwear designers are quietly pleased at the attention they won when Chanel was obliged to say sorry for copying their designs

Bicester Village: top UK tourist attraction and shopping Shangri-la

Bargains, glamour and its own railway station – no wonder Bicester is one of Britain’s top tourist attractions, says Eva Wiseman

The ideal shopping experience: can technology deliver?

Virtual-reality shops, magic dressing room mirrors, 3D printing … the choice for consumers is huge, but can technology alone create a retail Utopia?

From baroque to bling: how France became king of high style

In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy

Spring/Summer 2016 collection: Adidas by Stella McCartney

Adidas by Stella McCartney debuted Spring/Summer 2016 collection at World of Stella McCartney event in Dubai. Introducing this season’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection against the effervescent backdrop of Dubai, adidas by Stella McCartney presented anintermixture of performance and style at the World of Stella Mccartney event held to celebrate the brand’s retail expansion in the Middle East. … Read more

Rolling Stones x Moncler can’t-miss capsule collection

To celebrate the 53-year history of the legendary Rolling Stones, French-Italian high-end apparel manufacturer and lifestyle brand Moncler is paying tribute to the iconic band with a collection of high-performance jackets, sweaters and t-shirts bearing the group’s signature tongue logo. “Think luxe essentials with a rock & roll twist,” says fashion retailer Browns. “Right from … Read more