Pop music was a great leveller. Now it’s a bespoke plaything for the rich

Buying albums and watching bands were egalitarian pursuits. Now both reflect society’s wealth divide

Cashmere nooses and ‘nihilistic luxury’: Enfant Riches Déprimés’ punk couture

Designer Henry Levy explains why he thinks his punk-influenced clothes have found favour with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Zayn Malik and Beyoncé

The Met Gala 2016: what will the guests be wearing?

Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton and Rihanna in Saint Laurent … Well, we can dream, can’t we?

How Beyoncé’s Ivy Park made sportswear sexy

The singer’s fitness label rebrands bodycon by merging fashion and functionality. But can a gym-friendly version reclaim this unforgiving trend?

Will Kanye West triumph? Are the four fashion capitals over? New York fashion week is asking questions

A month of fashion shows for autumn/winter 2016 is about to begin, starting in New York on Thursday. Here are six things that will be the talk of the front row this season.

Rio Olympics set the pace for spring/summer 2016 fashion

As labels limber up their athletic designs on the catwalks, style watchers tip Olympic-themed looks to be next year’s big winners