From bling to geek chic: can Italian fashion move beyond ‘molto sexy’?

Gucci showed clothes for Wes Anderson bookworms rather than sunbathers. Versace got digital with hashtags. Milan – fashion’s most classic capital – is out to reinvent itself

Milan fashion week sees brands offer a more restrained glamour

Max Mara presents practical style as fashion houses react to falling sales at labels such as Gucci and Prada, reflecting a shift in tastes away from obvious bling

Milan Fashion Week: Gucci’s smart revamp ensures brain over brawn

Alessandro Michele, the brand’s new creative director, begins work by discarding traditional glitz with a pared back, philosophically influenced womenswear show

1970s fashions billow back on to red carpet at Baftas 2015

Glamorous, louche and corset-free – the shapes of the let-it-all-hang-out decade have fans from Julianne Moore to Monica Bellucci

Conjure some fashion magic with Spring’s completely reversible Ramble tote

Just like Magic. Gucci is introducing the reversible Ramble tote. Alongside the mini Swing bag launched for Valentine’s Day, Gucci introduced the reversible Ramble tote. In a flash, the Spring handbag novelty from Gucci can change face-from soft full-grain leather to cheeky GG canvas to hand- shaded python. Reversible for maximum versatility, the €1950 leather … Read more

Horological premieres at Baselworld 2015: A window on the wonderland of watches and jewellery

The excitement is starting to build for Baselworld 2015. Baselworld 2015 (19 to 26 March, 2015, Messe Basel, Switzerland) is poised once again to capture the hearts and minds of everyone interested in the global watch and jewellery industry. With around 1,500 prestigious brands representing every sector expected to participate, Baselworld 2015 will bring together … Read more