Chanel and Mulberry bag prices have soared – but why?
Designer fashion prices are aimed at the phenomenally wealthy from Russia, China and the Middle East. Just walk away if you feel ripped off
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Summer style: why it’s all about comfort and joy
Forget the no pain, no gain attitude this coming season. The living is definitely easy in loose shapes and flat shoes
50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing
Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk
Dolce & Gabbana versus Victoria Beckham: a great fashion comic-spat
From Karl Lagerfeld to Roberto Cavalli, fashion is an industry packed with outlandish characters who revel in playfully picking fights
Phoebe Philo: ‘I find mediocrity hard’
Céline’s uncompromising creative director gave a rare interview to Alexandra Shulman, discussing the political statement behind her work and the fashion industry’s attitude to women’s bodies
Illuminating cities with sustainable smart lighting systems
Lights that switch off automatically when streets are empty and allow city residents to create their own mood lighting