Karl Lagerfeld taps the zeitgeist to put Chanel’s atelier centre stage

Designer shuns pop spectacle of previous years to celebrate his craft, in a Paris haute couture week notable for anti-elitist moves

Paris haute couture leaps into the 21st century

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How to look chic in all weathers (by a supermodel)

Stella Tennant’s collection for Holland & Holland blends high fashion with dressing for the elements. So what does a Chanel muse wear in the rain?

Westminster Abbey proves divine inspiration for Gucci

The historic abbey has seen plenty of extraordinary outfits but nothing like the luxury brand’s fashion show in its cloisters

Louis Vuitton cruise collection seeks fashion’s next dimension in Brazil

Against futuristic backdrop, Nicolas Ghesquière focuses on nostalgic Ipaneman glamour and country’s sporting heritage

Chanel’s Havana show: controversy, communism and Tony Castro

Staging an elite fashion show in a country with an annual salary of £3,000 is rife with complications, but it’s also classic Lagerfeld