2001: Space Odyssey – the fashion power of designer Hardy Amies

With the re-release of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey, Lauren Cochrane reports on the film’s secret weapon – the queen’s couturier Hardy Amies, who designed all the costumes

How to get longer legs (according to Gwyneth Paltrow)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle blog, Goop, recently ran an article about fascia fitness, which she claims will make your legs longer. Is there any truth to it? We asked an expert

Five womenswear trends adopted by men

Grime MC Wiley wearing socks and sandals? This season is not about men borrowing women’s clothing – thankfully – but about men borrowing women’s trends and making them their own. Dean Kissick tells you how to get the look

The rise of latex: why fashion is having a fetish moment

What does Kate Moss wear to dinner and Kylie Minogue put on to walk the red carpet? Latex – and the work of London-based designer Atsuko Kudo in particular. So will rubber become a part of your wardrobe?

New research claims the high street makes women over 50 feel ignored

A major report has revealed that only 20% of mature women feel that the British high street caters for them, while only a mere 10% worry about wrinkles

Why fashion loves to revive heritage brands

The trademarks for Poiret fashion house are up for auction this month, which suggests the heritage brand might see a revival. From Carven to Schiaparelli, Lauren Cochrane reports on why labels love to relaunch