David Collins, the interior designer whose “magic” touch changed the face of Britain’s most iconic restaurants, bars and hotels has died.

Wear, what, why, when?

Computer giant preparing for push into 'wearable technology'

Forget Flamenco, this season those ruffles have been given a modern makeover, says Rebecca Gonsalves

McCartney signs P&G perfume deal

We've all had wardrobe disasters. Few of us, however, retire to our room for three days to recover. But few of us are Mona von Bismarck, who did just that when, in 1968, the great Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his couture house with the declaration that there was no one left to dress.

Wear, what, why, when?

The final round of international collections saw the strongest trends – including feathers – come home to roost

The invitation to the show was a plastic polar bear and the entry card called for the species to be saved, so it was of little surprise that the hottest ticket at the ready-to-wear shows in Paris came with an environmental message too.

Beast wishes

François-Henri Pinault, the chairman and chief executive at French fashion giant PPR, will be talent spotting at London Fashion Week tomorrow with his wife, the actress Salma Hayek.

British luxury brands Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney helped French group PPR post a 28% jump in net profit for 2012.

The "Price Tag" singer will shear her ubiquitous dark locks to raise money on Red Nose Day

There may be snow on the ground but the new beauty season is upon us. Brighten up, says Rebecca Gonsalves