The great British fashion invasion: how UK designers are taking on the world

The big French luxury fashion conglomerates have been making unprecedented investment in young UK designers lately, and no wonder – the current crop of British talent is some of the most forward-looking anywhere in the world

The many faces of Stella McCartney

Designer, campaigner and working mother, Stella McCartney understands the challenges that face the modern woman. She opens up to Jess Cartner-Morley in this exclusive interview for the Fashion magazine

Christopher Kane’s first leather goods collection

2014 season saw the debut of Christopher Kane’s first, fully realized, leather goods collection. The neon, Kane’s double “safety buckle” fastening and his trademark piece, is present in all eight styles made in Italy using calfskin, alligator, and python. “It is all about the starting point, our heritage,” explained the Scottish fashion designer based in … Read more

Yves Saint Laurent: the battle for his life story

Six years after he died, the ‘truth’ over Yves Saint Laurent’s hedonistic and tortured life is being fought over by two new films

Wang scores for Balenciaga as fashion house takes game to rival at Vuitton

Alexander Wang’s show at Paris label signals moves into Nicolas Ghesquière’s territory with avant-garde collection

Gucci in demure, muted, mood for autumn/winter 2014 Milan show

Low-heeled boots, shift dresses and low-key designs steer Frida Giannini house towards ‘pure simple glamour’ post-summer