Erdem x H&M: the ballgown is taking over the high street

The latest designer collaboration from H&M is with Erdem, the Canadian Turkish designer known for his work with textiles, prints and ultra-feminine gowns. Expect faux-fur coats, jacquard dresses and florals for men. But is the high street ready for a £150 ballgown?

Christian Candy sells New York penthouse after slashing price

Developer, who is locked in a bitter court dispute with a former friend, has sold or remortgaged £300m of assets in past year

Designer clothes, shoes and scarves among gifts sent to Theresa May

Latest data reveals presents included Stella McCartney footwear and various items from the kings of Jordan and Saudi Arabia

Cher, Louis Theroux, Edna O’Brien: the new books announced at Frankfurt book fair

After an opening ceremony hosted by Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, the annual publishing event got underway, with novels and starry memoirs snapped up for big sums. So what will we be reading in 2018?

Black Swan head chef: ‘I think people like that we’re quite chilled out’

British pub that won ‘best restaurant in the world’ prides itself on serving innovative food in friendly atmosphere

Beware, aspiring buyers of small islands. They resist private ownership

There’s something deeply nonconformist about small islanders. But Scotland’s new laws give communities such as that of Ulva the chance to buy land themselves