Dries Van Noten chooses independent women for Paris catwalk playlist
Rihanna, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott and Destiny’s Child are on the soundtrack as the designer unveils his eclectic collection in the French capital
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Number of ultra-rich swells to almost 173,000
The world gained an extra 5,300 UHNWIs last year and, as with other people worth $30m or more, they like property and luxury items in a big way
Giorgio Armani keeps glamour high despite Madonna’s fall
Italian designer’s cape may have made the Queen of Pop tumble at the Brits, but he can still put on a sparkling show
Prada’s Milan fashion week show goes for heightened femininity
Models wear fondant fancy colours and princessy accessories, as Miuccia Prada confounds expectations once more
Dolce & Gabbana celebrates motherhood at Milan fashion week
Fashion brand’s autumn/winter collection includes drawings by children, and models on catwalk carrying babies and toddlers
Milan fashion week sees brands offer a more restrained glamour
Max Mara presents practical style as fashion houses react to falling sales at labels such as Gucci and Prada, reflecting a shift in tastes away from obvious bling