Queen makes surprise appearance at London fashion week

Monarch watches Richard Quinn’s show and then presents him with British design award

The view from the front row: a history of the fashion show – photo essay

Once, photographers were banned from fashion shows, with designers suspecting they were spies. Today, fashion shows are a multimillion-dollar global business. As London fashion week begins, we cart the evolution of the fashion show, from secret salons to the snap-happy Instagram era

Half-dressing: the rise of the party skirt

Christmas party season is fast approaching. The discerning choice of outfit is a party skirt with a low-key top – here’s how to style it out

Christian Dior’s invisible runway at the Louvre is a hit at Paris fashion week

Raf Simons moves into Louis Vuitton’s old stomping ground as he matches history with minimalism – and it’s a hit with buyers