Queen of cool: how off-duty Diana became style’s new muse

Diana has always been a style icon – but only now has she has become truly hip. Rihanna, Beyoncé and Alexa Chung have all been referencing her look and celebrating her at her most alive

Heel appeal: how the sexy shoe became the new status quo

The catwalk has recently favoured outrage over allure. But now, whether it’s the Duchess of Cambridge’s vertiginous Pradas or Rihanna’s beloved rhinestone Saint Laurent boots, high heels are back

Glitz, glamour and tragedy: how Gianni Versace rewrote the rules of fashion

Two decades have passed since the designer’s murder. From embracing celebrity power to challenging sartorial snobbery, it is clear he was ahead of his time

Who wears the skirt? Anyone. The fashion world goes gender-free

Fashion brands compete for the co-ed badge this summer dressing men in puffy gowns and blouses for the catwalk

Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world

From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves

Model Adwoa Aboah: ‘In 2017, there is more than one way to be beautiful ​and cool’

The in-demand face of Gap and Versace is changing the rules of how to make it big in fashion. She talks about authenticity, her depression – and why her shaved head was a two fingers to the industry