Heel appeal: how the sexy shoe became the new status quo

The catwalk has recently favoured outrage over allure. But now, whether it’s the Duchess of Cambridge’s vertiginous Pradas or Rihanna’s beloved rhinestone Saint Laurent boots, high heels are back

Haute on the high street: the best designer collaborations this autumn

Want catwalk looks at pocket-money prices? From JW Anderson at Uniqlo to Erdem for H&M, here are the collections to note for next season

Lanvin fashion house appoints second artistic director in two years

Appointment of ‘e-couture’ expert viewed as an attempt to relaunch historic fashion house for a digital audience following Bouchra Jarrar’s exit

Glitz, glamour and tragedy: how Gianni Versace rewrote the rules of fashion

Two decades have passed since the designer’s murder. From embracing celebrity power to challenging sartorial snobbery, it is clear he was ahead of his time

Sali Hughes: the 50 best ethical beauty buys

The Guardian’s beauty editor picks the best vegetarian, vegan and cruelty-free products

Electric cars to account for all new vehicle sales in Europe by 2035

Falling battery costs to drive sales but European carmakers will lose out to rivals in the US and Asia, forecasts Dutch bank