The apocalypse, clowns and cows: an art critic on the autumn fashion campaigns

Gucci pays homage to sci-fi cinema, Kenzo is referencing the faded glamour of La Dolce Vita and Calvin Klein thinks we’re in the middle of the apocalypse. This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age

Wake up and smell the concrete: the rise of alt perfumes

From Comme des Garçons to Christopher Shannon, 2017’s scents are inspired by anything from building materials to milk teeth. Do their bouquets live up to the hype?

Pirelli’s all-black calendar: ‘Any girl should be able to have their own fairytale’

Diversity takes centre stage as Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Whoopi Goldberg and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs feature in Tim Walker and Edward Enninful’s twisted version of Alice in Wonderland

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