Fendi has announced a line of handbag straps which can switch around. But at £640 a pop, who can afford one? From Swatch watches to humble laces, how fashion accesorised its accessories
Before Zoolander, David Gandy and Insta-fame, there was only one male model worth knowing: Fabio Lanzoni, a man with flowing blond locks and a jaw as square as a packet of ham. Now 56, he talks about setting a new industry standard and shares his life lessons
From stickily ripe green figs in Turkey to Argentinian steak or a simple French salad of tomatoes and garlic, food can define your trip abroad. How much a part does food play in your holiday destinations?
René Lacoste’s sporty summer staple is back as the surprise cult item of the year, thanks to the sudden interest of the high-end fashion houses
Vanessa Paradis might be mind-bogglingly beautiful at 42, but that won’t stop the fashion industry searching for a younger, thinner version. Enter 16-year-old Lily-Rose Depp
A startup, Modern Meadow, is attempting to develop a biomaterial alternative to leather as prices rise. Will it succeed – and will it have a market?