2001: Space Odyssey – the fashion power of designer Hardy Amies

With the re-release of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey, Lauren Cochrane reports on the film’s secret weapon – the queen’s couturier Hardy Amies, who designed all the costumes

The rise of latex: why fashion is having a fetish moment

What does Kate Moss wear to dinner and Kylie Minogue put on to walk the red carpet? Latex – and the work of London-based designer Atsuko Kudo in particular. So will rubber become a part of your wardrobe?

How the first world war changed women’s fashion

A new book, Dressed for War, reveals how Land Girls, shorter hem lines and Coco Chanel marked a sea change in the way women dressed after world war one

Why fashion loves to revive heritage brands

The trademarks for Poiret fashion house are up for auction this month, which suggests the heritage brand might see a revival. From Carven to Schiaparelli, Lauren Cochrane reports on why labels love to relaunch

Romeo Beckham stars in Burberry’s festive campaign

Harper Beckham might be the toast of the fashion front row, but her elder brother, 12-year-old Romeo, looks set to take his place on fashion’s world stage with his new role in Burberry’s festive campaign

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