How Azzedine Alaïa changed the way we see women’s bodies

The Tunisian designer died in November, but with his first London boutique opening ahead of a major UK exhibition in May, his work has long proved to be far ahead of its time

How to tell if faux fur is actually real

It can be tricky to know if fur is genuinely fake – and several stores with no-fur policies have been found to be selling the animal product. Here’s how to tell the difference

Ghost towers: half of new-build luxury London flats fail to sell

Developers have 420 towers in pipeline despite up to 15,000 high-end flats still on the market

Ralph & Russo unveils a fairytale for Paris fashion week

London fashion house is the sole heir to a grand British couture tradition

Want to sell your luxury London home? Then take £1m off

Brexit uncertainty and higher stamp duty are putting off super-rich overseas buyers

‘Dressing in haste’: Galliano delivers his first menswear collection for Margiela

Designer’s bright and optimistic vision dominates the Paris show