Giambattista Valli comes to H&M – but will couture work on the high street?

The Italian designer famous for his voluminous dresses is the latest to collaborate with the retailer. We asked fans whether some of his less practical designs would work in everyday life

The best pore-cleansing toners

Salicylic skin tonics were once the preserve of spendy brands, but serious skincare is now in every chemist

Queen follows fashion’s lead in going fur-free

Activists welcome Her Majesty’s move, in line with Prada and Gucci’s abandonment of fur – although she will still wear her existing fur items

Bentley Motors loses trademark battle over branded clothing

Luxury carmaker may have to destroy its stock after family firm behind Bentley Clothing brand wins 20-year fight

The season to gift beauty: From exclusive beauty advent calendars to exclusive sets

    This is a next-generation Christmas, an interplay of old and new! This Christmas Beauty, Selfridges is exploring a colour-saturated vision of the future. Selfridges rethinks traditional, beloved festive stories and re-tells tales as old as time, but through a modern lens. Product drops in as if by magic in unexpected galactic colourways and editions … Read more

Sir Ben Ainslie on Belstaff & The Americas Cup

    Legendary British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie (CBE) is the most successful sailor in Olympic history with 5 Olympic medals to his name and being named World Sailor of the year an impressive four times. These kinds of credentials make him a fitting new ambassador for iconic fashion label Belstaff who have a long … Read more