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Matt Prior’s rapid 82 has put England in a commanding position

New Zealand v England: Me the greatest? Not just yet, insists Matt Prior

Prior struck an outstanding innings of 82

A model at Zoe Jordan’s show, which was the first at this year’s London Fashion Week

Go! Go! Go! F1 mogul’s daughter, Zoe Jordan, hits catwalk

The British Fashion Council turns 30 this year, and with new chairman Natalie Massenet installed, it seems the organisation - and London fashion itself - is in rude health.

J.W. Anderson creations are presented at the London Collections: Men yesterday

Scots invade the catwalk as men's designers enjoy a final fling in London

Lambswool and tartan featured as fashion week wraps up

Spooky-couture: the fashion show from hell, via Fantich & Young

If Satan sported Oxford Shoes, they'd probably look something like this - that is, polished enough to reflect the sufferings of the damned, with 1,050 teeth grafted into the soles for good measure. The shoes, pictured above, are included in a collection of nightmarish objects by designers Fantich and Young. Interested in spooky-couture? Look no further.

Hello chaps, welcome to the club: Stores embrace the silent revolution in menswear

Menswear stores are bringing out the big guns in their battle with online retailers – and that means on-site barber shops and billiards tables

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Tailor made: Alexander McQueen comes to Savile Row

Alexander McQueen may be the newest name above a Savile Row shop front, but it marks a welcome return to the label's roots, says Rebecca Gonsalves

The Fashion Audit: Varsity blues, dangerous nails and Marios Schwab

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Prince Charles joked last night that it has taken him 64 years to attain fashion icon status

The new king of fashion entertains his subjects...

London's first men's fashion week kicked off last night with a party hosted by an unlikely new style icon

Prince Charles sporting his polo look

The Prince of Wales: A new name in fashion royalty

Depending on your republican leanings, it could be argued that the British Monarchy represents both the best and worst of the country. So perhaps it's fitting that although the Prince of Wales was recently named as one of GQ's best-dressed men, he has featured on worst-dressed lists. But that hasn't stopped his odd ascent to the top of British fashion.

Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street

All Business: Sharp Suits

Bankers may be the new bogeymen, but their sharp, tailored uniform has become one of the season's main reference points for designers, says Alex Fury

Suited and booted or nearly naked? Savile Row has both types

It's war between the old buffers and the buff boys

US brand Abercrombie & Fitch stands accused of lowering the tone of London's Savile Row – again

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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

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Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

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