Selfie v shelfie: fashion’s growing appetite for interiors

Eye-catching backdrops are now just as considered as the clothes we pose in online – and more fashion brands are branching into home accessories and decor

imm cologne 2019. Overview of the design trends

  When you stroll through the 2019 Cologne trade fair, the international furniture and interiors fair held at koelnmesse exhibition centre in Cologne, Germany, you won’t only find new products and the latest trends for those interested in design, but also concrete solutions for all needs, as well as all kinds of suggestions, tips and … Read more

The commodification of Frida Kahlo: are we losing the artist under the kitsch?

As a new exhibition of Kahlo’s photographs opens, Jenny Valentish looks at the merchandise bearing the artist’s image and wonders if we’ve missed the point

Bright future? Fashion’s watershed year as it moves from waste to woke

As new brands begin to tackle social and environmental harm, a more sustainable future awaits

Underwear with women in mind: Upgrade your drawer with the feelgood lingerie trends

  ‘The new lingerie is all about body confidence, comfort, versatility, and performance. As the demand for functional fabrics continues to increase, we can also see this trend in lingerie. The innovative, “ready for real life” fabrics are creating flowing garments with a feminine touch, transforming women into body positivity activists. The natural and body-shaping … Read more

Tate Britain to celebrate 60 years of work by female artists

Show will reflect vital role of women in history of British art over last six decades