Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies

The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters

Prada, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana – the power trio hit Milan’s catwalks

At the weekend, the biggest labels in menswear shook up the industry with their autumn/winter 2015 menswear shows in Milan. Think cross-generational models, women on the menswear catwalk – and a low-key, but far from boring, collection from Versace

How Vivienne Westwood fell in love with Prince Charles

A T-shirt emblazoned with an image of the heir to the throne might not seem like the likeliest showpiece from Vivienne Westwood’s AW15 collection – but perhaps the pair have more in common than we thought …

From Kardashian to couture: how Balmain got its 21st-century buzz

Olivier Rousteing, the fashion house’s 28-year-old creative director, explains why he’s obsessed with social media and star power

Gucci’s menswear collection defies expectations after Giannini exit

Early departure of design director sees androgyny take centre stage as long-haired, lace-clad male models rule the runway