There were speeches, handshakes, and ever so many parties – but somehow the royal couple have survived a year. Harriet Walker marks the occasion
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Handbags and (luxury) gladrags booming at YSL
Thursday 26 April 2012
Yves Saint Laurent handbags and Brioni suits have helped French luxury group PPR post a strong start to 2012 reporting €3.3bn in turnover for the first quarter.
Ready To Wear: The return of a much-loved and thoroughly British name
Monday 20 February 2012
This evening sees the return of the Alexander McQueen name to the London catwalk after an absence of more than a decade.
Luxury still in vogue as PPR sales rise
Friday 17 February 2012
Thousand-pound python skin Gucci handbags can be added to the list of things that remain popular despite the economic gloom.
Ready To Wear: It’s refreshing when women, not teenagers, catch our gaze
Monday 05 December 2011
How inspiring that the two best-dressed women at last week’s British Fashion Awards were fortysomethings. And even better that, they were among the most beautiful – if not the most beautiful – women in the room.
Victoria Beckham joins world of fashion elite
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Former Spice Girl wins at British Fashion Awards, while McQueen's successor takes top prize
Who does she turn to for advice? Mary Queen of Shops opens her own store
Friday 19 August 2011
Brands such as Whistles and Barbour cosy up to the likes of MaxMara and Portas's own-line pieces
Alexander McQueen dogs benefit from will
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Fashion designer Alexander McQueen left £50,000 of his £16 million fortune for his beloved pet dogs, his will reveals.
The Pain of Desire - picture preview
Wednesday 15 June 2011
The Pain of Desire, an exhibition of new work by British fashion photographer and artist Wendy Bevan opens at the Cob gallery tomorrow.
Another British designer feels full force of The Kate Effect
Saturday 11 June 2011
If in the world of red carpet fashion you're you're only as good as your last outfit, the Duchess of Cambridge had a lot to live up to in her first public appearance since her wedding day and that dress.
Ready To Wear: The pencil skirt lives up to its hypersexualised silhouette
Monday 30 May 2011
You're wearing a skirt," says my friend, who is observant. "Yes, it's National Skirt Wearing Week," I tell her, which is not true, but given that I live in jeans and have had my legs out for a full three days...
Alexander McQueen: History takes shape
Tuesday 03 May 2011
A spectacular new exhibition heralds Alexander McQueen as a genius. Would he have received such adulation if he were still alive? Mythical status can be a matter of timing, argues Susannah Frankel
Kate's dress made by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen
Friday 29 April 2011
The world waited with baited breath as a role call of royal fashion rolled into Westminster abbey. Chelsy Davy in Alberta Ferretti, Carole Middleton in Catherine Walker, Camilla Parker Bowles in Anna Valentine, Samantha Cameron in Burberry.
Alice, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Monday 18 April 2011
Huge expectations for Alice, creative director Ashley Page's first, and last, full-length new work for Scottish Ballet.
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