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

From Kardashian to couture: how Balmain got its 21st-century buzz

Olivier Rousteing, the fashion house’s 28-year-old creative director, explains why he’s obsessed with social media and star power

Oscar de la Renta: the gowns and the gossip

Whether dressing stars from Sarah Jessica Parker to Amal Alamuddin or first ladies from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama, Oscar de la Renta was both an establishment favourite and a cult hero. The Oscars red carpet wouldn’t be the same without him. Guardian fashion writers celebrate his glittering life in fashion

British Fashion Council awards 2014: the nominations

A pair of nominations for JW Anderson, plus recognition for Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane, Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière, Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney in fashion’s most prestigious awards

Are Hermès Birkin handbags putting the ‘stink’ in stinking rich?

In spite of their hefty price tag, some Birkin bags are reportedly being returned to the luxury brand – for smelling of cannabis

British Fashion Council to help young designers on to high street

The BFC Contemporary scheme will encourage new designers to focus on contemporary fashion instead of concentrating solely on the catwalk