Women’s dresses

Dolce & Gabbana: dresses fit for Disney-approved princesses

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The brand goes all-out for fantasy in Milan, but its financial performance in the real world is no fairytale

Armani Privé: lilac blooms on Giorgio’s couture catwalk

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Mauve, violet and lavender set the tone for Armani Privé’s Paris collection, with standout moments from two Oscar dress contenders

Rags and riches: John Galliano’s Martin Margiela collection

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At this Paris catwalk show, the philosophy of Maison Margiela was clear: to unpick fashion rather than use it to brandish wealth

Forget the LBD: why you need a little velvet dress this season

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There’s been a velvet revolution on the catwalk for autumn/winter and now it’s taking over the high street

Half-dressing: the rise of the party skirt

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Christmas party season is fast approaching. The discerning choice of outfit is a party skirt with a low-key top – here’s how to style it out