The joy of specs: eyewear’s starring role in cinematic history
A new exhibition explores how glasses have played a part in film narratives – and their journey from geek prop to urban must-have
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Is there animal fat in your blusher? Why vegan makeup is on the rise
If you avoid meat, dairy and animal derivatives such as wool and leather, why would you want to tolerate animal cruelty in the products you put on your face?
Welcome to the House of Dior: from the New Look to Miranda Kerr’s wedding dress
Seven decades of voluminous tulle – and a hat costing more than a small car –come together in a celebration of haute couture that’s also a coup for the NGV
From Prada to Louis Vuitton: how the V-neck jumper went haute
This autumn’s penchant for the trusty V-neck puts paid to the idea that high fashion is all about frivolousness. From Michael Douglas in Basic Instinct to Miuccia Prada’s classic, it’s time for a neckline revival
How these £6,855 boots could be yours for £34.99
Well, sort of. Expect to see sparkly shins everywhere this autumn as Saint Laurent’s disco boots become the most imitated item on the high street
Chanel owners pay themselves $3.4bn dividend – four times company’s net profit
Despite fall in revenues and profits last year, Alain and Gérard Wertheimer took double dividend they received in 2015