The ethics of wearing feathers: it’s not just live-plucking that’s a problem

They are fluttering down catwalks and even appeared at the royal wedding, but for some activists all feathers are stolen property – whether or not they involve cruelty

Bianca Spender on sustainable fashion: ‘There’s always a way to weave in something beautiful’

The Australian designer on her latest resort collection, being inspired by the end of corsets and making better clothes

Beauty: the best new eyebrow products

A new brow product seems to arrive every week, but how to pick out those that won’t leave you frowning?

The UK’s 30 best fashion boutiques

If you are looking for something special, head to one of Britain’s finest independent fashion stores where you’ll find handpicked collections and friendly advice. Here is our top 30

Cartier owner destroys more than £400m of watches in two years

Richemont bought back stock from jewellers to stop it being sold at knockdown prices

Burberry profits from ‘belt bag’ and Christopher Bailey swan song

British luxury brand also boosted by collaboration with hip Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy