‘This is an economic crisis’: why the pandemic could spell the end for British fashion

According to experts, without significant government intervention, many young designers and freelancers will be in trouble

Prada the latest fashion brand to make medical face masks

From hospitals to hand sanitiser, a number of big names from continental fashion capitals are turning their efforts towards the fight against the coronavirus. Will the British industry follow suit?

Fluid and fashionable: V&A shakes up image of ‘traditional’ kimono

Exhibition shows off rich history of Japanese garment in all its three-dimensional glory

What does it take to become one of the 20 hottest brands in the world?

    The hottest 20 fashion brands of the moment. Global fashion search platform Lyst analyses the online shopping behaviour of more than nine million shoppers. Its Lyst Index is a quarterly ranking of fashion’s hottest brands and products. In the two years since The Lyst Index launched, three brands have appeared every quarter: Balenciaga, … Read more

Brave new world: the best-designed travel destinations for 2020

From treetop cycle paths to a micro hotel, we guide you through new design marvels around the globe