John Galliano’s return is more than a matter of style. Fashion world, wake up

Fashion should reflect real life. It needs to confront tricky issues, such as the return of the disgraced designer as creative director of Margiela, rather than looking away

The Turner prize show: voices, videos and erotic tickling sticks

Has the Turner prize lost its power to shock? No – thanks to James Richards’s sphincter shots. But it’s Tris Vonna-Michell’s spellbinding spoken-word travelogues that deserve to win

10 things to know about Victoria Beckham’s new Dover Street store

The worldwide fashion brand/designer’s flagship store opens on Thursday in Mayfair, featuring polished-concrete stairs, a signature scent and, possibly, David working as a doorman

Can’t afford to fly in a luxury jet? How empty-legs deals make it possible

After flying their super-rich customers off to exclusive haunts, private charter firms have found a way to earn extra money on the otherwise empty return journeys