Tag: The Observer
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Christopher Bailey bows out from Burberry under a bold rainbow
An adventurous last show from the form-breaking British designer who reinvented Burberry
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Lost glories of the Paris Ritz’s belle époque go under the hammer
It was a glamorous home-from-home to Proust, Hemingway and the beau monde. Now the hotel is auctioning off thousands of items from its luxurious past
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Loud and rebellious tartan is all set to make a statement on the catwalk
The Scottish fabric that became a 70s symbol is back in style, used by labels from Balenciaga to rising star Loverboy
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Erdem Moralıoğlu: ‘Backstage, eight minutes can feel like hours’
The fashion designer on having his young mind blown by The Nutcracker, perfectionism and the woman he’s proudest of dressing
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Household robots: more than just expensive toys…
Advances in AI and robotics are leading to high street models becoming increasingly useful in our day-to-day lives
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How the humble T-shirt became a fashion statement
The history and cultural influence of the wardrobe basic is being celebrated in a new exhibition