Five years after his untimely death, Alexander McQueen has never been more revered. Intimate behind-the-scenes pictures from his dazzling autumn 2009 collection – taken by his friend photographer Nick Waplington – will be shown at the Tate, ahead of a major V&A exhibition exploring his fashion legacy
No, it’s not a substitute for the real thing, but an opportunity to see what a diamond might look like before the genuine one is made. Good idea?
Glamorous, louche and corset-free – the shapes of the let-it-all-hang-out decade have fans from Julianne Moore to Monica Bellucci
Working as Naomi Campbell’s agent earned Carole White no shortage of tasty anecdotes for her memoir. Here are seven of the best
4 February 1975: The body that represents tie makers claims the wearing of ties is not dying out, and their survey reveals that neckties give men ‘sexual mystique’
The couture shows ended this week, and we’re looking forward to the awards season and imagining what the stars should wear. From Emma Stone to Keira Knightley, we’ve paired our favourite dresses to a cinematic muse