Victory for animals and fashion. Armani to go fur-free and stop ‘cruel practices’ against animals

A proof that “compassion and innovation are the future of fashion.” A real victory for animals and fashion on the horizon. Giorgio Armani‘s luxury group is responding to the growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable fashion. Luxury Italian fashion & design house announced that all his labels will stop using fur by the 2016 … Read more

Zadie, Alexa, Coco: why does fashion love naming bags and clothes?

The industry obsession with certain monikers is no coincidence. Plus, was the reaction to Kim Kardashian’s naked selfie an example of body-shaming?

Activists condemn trophy-hunting club for ‘turning wildlife into commodities’

Safari Club International draws hunters to Las Vegas for four-day convention billed as the ‘Ultimate Hunters’ Market’ – highlighted by auction of animal hunts

Luxury British Brands of Tomorrow: Walpole’s 12 trailblazing innovators

Luxury Brands of Tomorrow programme by Walpole. Always keen to support emerging British talent, UK luxury brands association Walpole revealed the 2016 selections for the Brands of Tomorrow programme. The 2016 line-up announces those trailblazing innovators who have caught the attention of the world of luxury, considered to be paving the way for generations to … Read more

The most unmissable culture of 2016

Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year

On spec: how film inspired men’s glasses

A spate of new films this autumn, including Life and Legend, are bringing spectacles back to the big screen. Here are the best short-sighted movie muses