Fashion

By Mitchell Gallagher In the quiet backwaters of Yunnan, Dong Meihua – though her followers know her by the public alias Dianxi Xiaoge – has done something remarkable: She’s taken the ...

By Marian Makkar and Amanda Spry Generation Z has been called ‘the sustainability generation’. Born between 1997 and 2013, 58 per cent of this consumer cohort seek to buy products that are sourced ...

By Elizabeth Kealy-Morris With the release of dramas Cristóbal Balenciaga, The New Look and Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion drama miniseries has become a staple for streaming television in 2024. ...

By Rosanna Rios Perez An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and tradition. Meaning “the thing to wear”, it is wrapped left over right and ...

By Deirdre Clemente With US presidential Election Day approaching, candidates are courting voters with everything they’ve got: targeted ads, texts, taunts and stump speeches. An overlooked aspect of electioneering ...

By Lara Torres Acclaimed Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten has retired at 66, after announcing earlier this year that he would step down after his Paris Fashion Week menswear show ...

By Tamsin McLaren Balletcore, the fashion trend inspired by the costumes of traditional ballet performers, has been popular since 2022, inspired by the spring/summer runway collections of designers such as ...

By Luana Carcano Fashion is a dynamic business. Most apparel brands make at least two to four collections per year. While selling current seasonal collections, brands plan for the next ...

The British-Turkish designer Erdem Moralioglu is known for drawing inspiration from bold women and successfully dissecting their personalities to create elegant fashion to worldwide acclaim. His latest muse for his ...

In 1987, fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier shot the supermodel Naomi Campbell in the desert wearing a gold Chanel jacket. It’s a stunning photograph and a historic one. This image featured ...

By Irene Reppa Your spacecraft is spiralling out of control, and you will hit planet Arakis unless you fire up the thermal after-boosters. Which of the two buttons below would ...

Just ask Taylor Swift or Anne Hathaway says Elisabeth Gernerd While performing the Tortured Poets Department act of her Eras Tour in Paris in May 2024, Taylor Swift appeared in a ...

Shein confidentially filed papers with Britain’s markets regulator in early June, two sources said, kicking off the process for a potential London listing by the online fast-fashion retailer later ...

By Elisabeth Gernerd Each season of Bridgerton is highly anticipated not only for the season’s plot, but also its elaborate costumes. While in season three most eyes have centred ...

Sunglasses are more than just protective eyewear; they are a fashion statement that can elevate your overall look. Choosing the right pair of sunglasses that complements your outfit can be ...

The Met Gala saw celebrities dressed in sparkling and metallics outfits says Cath Davies Fairytales have long woven magic with fabric. But this year’s Met Gala, the annual fundraiser ...

By Chloe Ward Women have worked as professional artists in Europe for hundreds of years. Yet we are often told that, prior to the 20th century, those who did so ...

There are so many factors that need to be considered when you want to choose the perfect wedge shoes for women. If you’re looking for shoes that will give ...

By Daouda Coulibaly You can spot them in the streets of Paris or at fashion events in London, Milan, Brussels or Dubai. Most are black African men with sharp outfits ...

An event combining nature, fashion and music will take place on Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Atsas Educational Centre, under the auspices of the First Lady Philippa Karsera ...

By Christiana Michaelidou Wherever you are going this summer make sure you always have the right bag. Doesn’t have to be the most expensive or necessarily practical (you know ...

But this apparently cutting-edge idea is centuries old says Lloyd Strickland Separate teams of Chinese and American scientists are reported to be developing body armour using the silk from genetically ...

With the changing seasons, fashion items come and go. But some we really can’t live without says CHRISTIANA MICHAELIDOU This column definitely applies to all! We all have those ...

Fashion needs stronger storytelling that is more inclusive, relevant and responsible By Benjamin Wild The fashion industry could not exist without storytelling. Compelling and aspirational stories conveyed through catwalks, campaigns ...