Karl Lagerfeld’s garden-themed show raises a smile for Chanel
Couture-in-bloom theme in Paris as designer showcases floral ideas, keeping it modern to the last
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China’s economic expansion fails to hit government’s growth target
‘New normal’ growth hailed by policymakers as Chinese economy expands by just 7.4%
Cartier owner’s shares hit by Swiss currency turmoil and Hong Kong protest
Shares in Swiss watchmakers were hardest hit, because the central bank’s decision to scrap the currency cap will make their goods more expensive in vital foreign markets
Meccano robot at London Toy Fair marketed at ‘boys 8+’
But Ben Varadi, vice president of Meccano owner Spin Master, said ‘anybody who is into exploration, creativity, building and love of engineering’ will enjoy the robot
Swiss franc – what the economists say
What the experts are saying about the Swiss National Bank’s decision to abandon the currency cap
Japan’s Just A Way has been rated the best horse in the world for 2014
• Runaway success in Dubai Duty Free earns horse top spot
• Kingman in joint third place after being forced to retire