Europe’s desire for expensive handbags and scarves appears stronger than its taste for champagne as the French luxury group Hermès posted a 16 per cent sales rise while the champagne maker Laurent-Perrier recorded a 10.5 per cent drop.

Spiky yet sweet - the fashion pack is feeling fruity as pineapple emblems make this summer totally tropical, says Stephanie Hirschmiller

There’s a world more to Roland Mouret than just  ‘that dress’, says Rebecca Gonsalves

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Luxury brand Loewe celebrates the brighter side of life with a new limited-edition collection, says Rebecca Gonsalves

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From dresses that display digital messages to 3D-printed clothes, technology is set to revolutionise our wardrobes, says Stephanie Hirschmiller

British luxury brand Burberry allayed fears of a sales slowdown in China after announcing forecast-beating results.

We can never have too many shoes and bags – and thanks to a new arrival in Britain, there are great new designs to choose from, says Emma Akbareian

The world of handbags is fiercely competitive, but the Radley brand is a real homegrown success story, says Emma Akbareian

Victoria Beckham has released a collection of her greatest hits to celebrate offering her designs online, says Rebecca Gonsalves

It’s easy to update your accessories when beautiful styles like these are available at prices to suit modest budgets

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