Karl Lagerfeld: ‘I always think I’m lazy, maybe I could do better’
The genius of modern fashion – and master of soundbites – holds forth on Cara Delevingne, his catwalk supermarket parody, and why the selfie is a ‘horrible thing’
Life and style
Mulberry chief executive steps down in wake of profits warning
Bruno Guillon leaves luxury handbag maker after attempt to move upmarket by raising prices causes shares to tumble
Why it’s vital the organic food industry is given room to grow
Take it from this mung bean-munching Guardianista – organics could solve many of the UK’s problems with food poverty and how we eat
Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?
I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma
Men’s fashion tips: jewellery for men
If you keep it subtle and meaningful, men can (just about) wear jewellery. But you have to follow the rules…
The great British fashion invasion: how UK designers are taking on the world
The big French luxury fashion conglomerates have been making unprecedented investment in young UK designers lately, and no wonder – the current crop of British talent is some of the most forward-looking anywhere in the world