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
Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out
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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
It attracts 80 million shoppers spending £3bn a year – but it’s never been seen as cool. Until last week, when Vogue went to the Gulf …
From couture trainers to posh jogging bottoms, luxe sportswear – or so-called ‘athleisure’ – has been one of the biggest high-street and catwalk trends of recent seasons. But is there anything in it for older women?
Leading knitwear designer Falke has just launched a luxury pair of socks in time for Christmas. The only drawback? They cost £495. Luxury sock-lover Dean Kissick tries them on for size