The return of gritty chic: what the Paris shows mean for our wardrobes

From black leather to sharp blazers, the autumn shows in the French capital have a direct impact on what we wear. Prepare to subtly shift your wardrobe from sweet to sleek

Shockwaves in Paris as Riccardo Tisci named new Burberry designer

Appointment of Italian creative at the traditionally British brand hints at a radical turnaround plan

Exclusive Premiere: Givenchy Unveiled Clare Waight Keller’s Collections in three flagships

To celebrate the in-store arrival of Clare Waight Keller’s first collections, Givenchy chose to premiere its SS18 ready-to-wear and accessories lines in a true Givenchy “home” in three flagships: Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Via Sant’ Andrea in Milan and Madison in NYC. The entrance of the new Givenchy pop-up “home” is inspired by the historic … Read more

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

Night visions: Mystères d’un Jardin de Nuit by Clare Waight Keller for her first Givenchy Haute Couture show

First haute couture collection by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The gleam of moonlight on a garden in spring, its flowers bathed in the silvery glow. Designed by Clare Waight Keller, the Givenchy Haute Couture Spring Summer 2018 collection invoked conversations between structure and motion. Ultra-fine and crystalline, a modern approach to what is precious melts grandiosity … Read more

Audrey Hepburn exhibition celebrates star’s enduring appeal

From her Burberry mac to Givenchy dress, the actor’s private possessions go on show in London before largest-ever auction