Dream ticket: how sleep became a billion-dollar business

Tiredness is the new norm – no wonder companies are selling sleep aids from spooning robots to cuddle blankets. How did a restful night become a luxury item?

Stella McCartney: ‘Only 1% of clothing is recycled. What are we doing?’

The designer’s ethical stance made her a style outsider – but now the industry is finally catching up. Ahead of a new V&A show, she talks about reclaiming her name, the joy of nature and the trouble with fast fashion

Transfer hemline day – who’s gone where in menswear’s transfer window?

There has been a spate of big-name moves at the top of some of the most famous houses. Here’s the lineup for the next season

Fashion rules to dress by this spring

From frill-seeking and weekend suits to trench hype and designer hoodies, here’s how to update your wardrobe this season

Totally Mexico: how fashion stole Frida Kahlo

A new V&A exhibition examines the artist’s enduring image. But is fashion’s co-opting of her aesthetic reductive or true to her maverick spirit?

The return of gritty chic: what the Paris shows mean for our wardrobes

From black leather to sharp blazers, the autumn shows in the French capital have a direct impact on what we wear. Prepare to subtly shift your wardrobe from sweet to sleek