Plate-a-porter: when designers have their cake and eat it, too

From a Twix bar to fish finger sandwiches, it’s time to find out what fashion’s lunch hour really looks like

10 of the best industrial-chic spaces worldwide

At these cool conceptual spaces, the design is just as compelling as what’s on offer at the shopping, exhibition, dining and drinking venues

Marc Jacobs: ‘I have the word Shameless tattooed on my chest’

The distinguished designer’s return to New York has been triumphant. Here he talks about sobriety, social media and how clothes help articulate our feelings

Why Botticelli’s Venus is still fashion’s favourite muse

Erotic, youthful, ethereal: the Botticelli beauty who, 500 years on, continues to inspires Lady Gaga, Andy Warhol and Dolce & Gabbana

Ski pants, hair tucks and Penelope Pitstop – eight key trends from Milan

The latest looks from Milan fashion week take inspiration from everything from the ski slopes to Snow White

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat