Cruise control: Chanel pushes the boat out with ambitious show

Replica ship in Grand Palais is striking backdrop for catwalk show that reflects bold new confidence of French fashion

Loulou de la Falaise: Yves Saint Laurent’s reluctant muse

For 30 years, she helped Saint Laurent see things through rose-coloured glasses. A new book reveals why the troubled designer was drawn to his right-hand woman’s more-is-more style

The best face masks

Face masks are a treat and can temporarily improve skin appearance and texture

Fashion meets Catholicism: offensive or brilliant PR?

Met’s exhibition includes about 50 papal robes and items by top designers

Lifting the veil: who will design Meghan Markle’s wedding dress?

With less than a month to go until the royal wedding, speculation is mounting, with Stella McCartney, Erdem and Christopher Bailey among the runners and riders

Fashion Revolution Week: seven ways to get involved

Want to join the campaign to improve conditions in clothing factories? From showing support on social media to picking up a needle and thread, it is easy to help