Is wearable technology set to take over our wardrobes?

From Katy Perry’s LED-lit dress to smart soldier uniforms, Suzanne Bearne speaks to the small businesses innovating in smart fashion and wearable tech

Shanghai in slow lane as market crash accelerates slump in luxury car sales

Little interest in showrooms as deep discounts fail to drive in customers

Six lessons in chic from the Iris Apfel documentary

A documentary about the nonagenarian style maestro opens in UK cinemas this week – and offers many wise words on living a fabulous life

Andy Warhol’s intimate polaroids: from Divine to Bianca Jagger

A new book by Taschen offers a fascinating insight of Andy Warhol’s intimate relationship with his celebrity friends – and the look he wanted from them for the photographs

Jane Birkin handbags Hermès – but can she get her name back?

The 1960s chanteuse wants to ‘debaptise’ the Birkin Croco bag, while an increasing number of celebrities are trademarking their names, lest fashion houses beat them to it