From bomb sites to Bulgari: V&A falls under the spell of Italian glamour
A new exhibition charts how postwar Italy transformed the world’s perceptions of it, using its greatest export: style
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High heels and pink pitchforks adorn Chatsworth house lawns
Giant objects in the gardens of one of Britain’s grandest houses form part of an exhibition by artist Michael Craig-Martin
London is the billionaire’s preferred European residence – study
The combined fortune of the ultra-wealthy has doubled since 2009, and their property portfolio typically includes a £22m London home
Mulberry chief executive steps down in wake of profits warning
Bruno Guillon leaves luxury handbag maker after attempt to move upmarket by raising prices causes shares to tumble
The 5 richest families in Britain prove the theory that money follows money
The rich get richer not because they work hardest, but thanks to their stupendous resources, productive assets and property
Slimane proves messiah for Saint Laurent devotees by reworking rock icons
Hedi Slimane’s latest collection for Saint Laurent goes back to the sixties with a mod theme and go-go boots on display