Lace-up flats… “they’re flats that are interesting, sexy and chic at the same time”

Elegance meets comfort: ultra-chic flats by Aquazzura. Despite its lack of heel height, Aquazzura Christy power pieces elevate every outfit. Beloved by the likes of Olivia Palermo and Julianne Moore, it’s Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio and the much emulated but never bettered Christy flat that is responsible for the fashion world’s obsession with lace-up shoes. “My aim … Read more

All change at Calvin Klein

Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli are to leave the US brand, to make way for ‘one creative vision’, possibly under Raf Simons

Tate Modern’s Frances Morris: ‘If it rained I went to the museum. That had a huge impact’

In her first interview since being appointed director of the world’s most popular contemporary art gallery, Frances Morris talks about its major new expansion, the morality of sponsorship, and her vision for the institution’s future

Brief encounters: Undressed at the V&A

From Queen Victoria’s mother’s pantaloons to Kim Kardashian’s ‘butt-lifters’ – an exhibition about the history of underwear explores the beautiful and bizarre inventions beneath our clothes

Daniela Villegas for Salvatore Ferragamo jewelry

Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates its long-standing love of nature and travel with a new capsule collection, a women’s jewelry collaboration with Daniela Villegas. Parakeets, parrots, and birds of paradise designed by Mexican jewelry designer Daniela Villegas are now populating Salvatore Ferragamo Jewelry Capsule collection. The new artistic project depicts the themes of freedom and exploration through … Read more

Issey Miyake: 45 years at the forefront of fashion

At 77, Issey Miyake is still at the cutting edge of design. Tamsin Blanchard joins him in Tokyo