What we learned from London Fashion Week
From the revival of big sleeves and old cardies to dressing in parrot green and keeping it personal, here are the 10 lessons from this year’s shows
Life and style
Pearls of wisdom: the gemstone’s enduring fashion appeal
This weekend is the 140th anniversary of the pearly kings and queens of London. But these beautiful jewels are also a mainstay at Balmain, Chanel and Dior
Galliano’s rehabilitation continues with high-spirited glamour
Show for Maison Margiela recalled gleeful days of old while Dries van Noten’s gaudy elegance edged a real-life comfort zone
The geek v the extrovert: Milan’s fashion face-off
Sensible shoes, specs and skirt suits competed with nightclub styling, 80s glitz and show-off frocks in Milan. But which look was better?
Meet the Turner prize shortlist, from the musician to the mind-reader
Architecture, opera, fashion, parapsychology … this year’s contenders are taking contemporary art into exciting new territory. We sent our experts to meet the artists on the shortlist
Versace stops the traffic in Milan with a twist on camouflage
Donatella Versace mixes camouflage with leopard-print swirls and mines military garb and shades of khaki for the label’s spring/summer collection