The new coat rules for men
It’s the most expensive piece of clothing you’ll buy all year – and you’ll wear it every day for months. So here are the top tips for choosing a coat this winter
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Charlotte Dellal: ‘I named my bag collection after men, as I’d rather have a man on my arm’
Charlotte Dellal, designer of fanciful high heels and luxury bags, knows shoes inside and out. Alice Fisher meets her in Mayfair to talk glamour, fashion and fun
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
How ethical is shipping goods by sea?
Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
Romeo Beckham stars in Burberry’s festive campaign
Harper Beckham might be the toast of the fashion front row, but her elder brother, 12-year-old Romeo, looks set to take his place on fashion’s world stage with his new role in Burberry’s festive campaign
The future of technology? It’s in your hands
Now that everyone owns a smartphone, technology’s advances will be imperceptible