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Paris Fashion Week S/S 2010: Issey Miyake catwalk report

Every season, we wait in great suspense to see how Dai Fujiwara will breathe new life into the latest Issey Miyake collection. This time, he reflects on the four main points of...

Paris Fashion Week S/S 2010: Christian Dior catwalk report

Inspired by the world of "Film Noir", John Galliano presented a spring/summer 2010 collection that was full of chic mystery. In a dark alleyway setting, the models appear in fine...

Paris Fashion Week S/S 2010: Yohji Yamamoto catwalk report

It is a monochrome show for Yamamoto, with perhaps a little more structure than is usual for the summer season. A succession of white, grey and black items appear, featuring rock...

Paris Fashion Week S/S 2010: Lanvin catwalk report

Alber Elbaz calls it "new minimalist". Unveiling his new ready-to-wear spring/summer 2010 collection, the head designer at Lanvin (which celebrates its 120th anniversary this...

London Fashion Week: House of Holland catwalk report

The House of Holland has expanded from a focused collection of fun slogan T-shirts into an acclaimed fashion house in just a few years and this season sees designer Henry exploring...

London Fashion Week: Todd Lynn catwalk report

Todd Lynn collections always display a great technical talent and he is renown for his exquisite tailoring. This season he treated us to a display of expertly executed menswear...

London Fashion Week: Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden catwalk report

Fashion Fringe consisted of four designers this season. The winning duo Jena Theo produced a strong collection of draped pieces in colours inspired by faded Polaroid film. Soft...

London Fashion Week: Jasper Conran catwalk report

Jasper Conran's spring/summer collection seems to celebrate a quintessential English 'rose' woman. With full-on ruby lips and hair swept back from the face, the models walked...

London Fashion Week: Julien Macdonald catwalk report

Julien Macdonald took the fashion pack to the Royal Horticultural Halls which had been elegantly decorated with fountains and statues and in this blissful setting delivered a...

London Fashion Week: Antonio Berardi catwalk report

After a ten year absence from London Fashion Week, Antonio's Berardi's return was considered a true triumph. In one of the most glorious locations of the Week so far, Antonio...

London Fashion Week: Issa London catwalk report

The Issa London show has attracted lots of attention this season offering a tropical vision of summer in a catwalk line-up which included Naomi Campbell. The collection shown...

London Fashion Week: Unique catwalk report

With Sir Philip Green, Twiggy, her daughter and Kate Moss in the front row, despite being a high street brand, Topshop's Unique collection is a hot ticket this week. Inspired...

London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Red Label catwalk report

As you might expect, Vivienne Westwood's Red Label show featured an eclectic front row including Westwood model Tracey Emin, Geri Halliwell, Joss Stone and Skin. Based in what...

London Fashion Week: Ashish catwalk report

Ashish's models burst onto the catwalk with colourful confidence. His full-on approach to fashion always translates into a high-octane experience and no-one does sequins like this man...

London Fashion Week: PPQ catwalk report

Percy Parker and Amy Molyneax have developed PPQ into a London label with a formidable following. This season saw the pair attract a crop of London celebrities including Peaches...

London Fashion Week: Bora Aksu catwalk report

Bora can always be relied upon to inject a sense of other-worldiness into London Fashion Week and this season the designer didn't disappoint with a fairytale collection. Dramatic...

London Fashion Week: Caroline Charles catwalk report

Caroline Charles' career has spanned four decades and she remains one of the favourites on the London catwalks. This season she explores a colour palette which encompasses sun-soaked...

London Fashion Week: Basso and Brooke catwalk report

As hordes of disappointed fashion followers were left outside Basso and Brooke's show at the BFC's tents, those who managed to get in were treated to a magical trip into a collection...

London Fashion Week: John Rocha catwalk report

John Rocha may be based in Dublin but he is regarded by many as one of the finest "British" designers who regularly shows at London Fashion Week. For summer 2010 Rocha's colour...

London Fashion Week: Twenty8Twelve catwalk report

Savannah and Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve label streamed its show live on the web from the label's newly-launched website and Savannah has been busy sharing her thoughts through...

London Fashion Week: Paul Smith catwalk report

It was hot shades of summer all the way at Paul Smith spring/summer 2010. A bright pink tailored suit with red brogues and a red bowler hat set the tone for a show which showcased...

London Fashion Week: Eley Kishimoto catwalk report

One of the pleasures of Eley Kishimoto's shows is that they always inject colourful optimism into the hectic schedule and you emerge as if you have been submerged in a technicolour...

The 'Yes We Ka' bag

Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' campaign slogan has already been written into the history books. The simple, high-impact line was worked into a pro-Obama song by the Black Eyed Peas...

Christy Turlington is the new face of YSL

American supermodel Christy Turlington has been announced as the new face of Yves Saint Laurent. She will feature in the French luxury brand's A/W advertising campaign, which...

Show-stopping Emilio Pucci sunglasses

Marian Buckley If you want to make a bold style statement this summer, invest in a pair of show-stopping sunglasses like these stylish Emilio Pucci ones. They are black degradé...

The must-have clutch bag

There are so many clutch bags on offer this season, but few drip with cool. Trust Stella McCartney to come up with one of the best looking ones we've yet uncovered. It's called...

Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2009-10 is underway

Paris Fashion Week kicked off yesterday. The autumn/winter 2009-10 shows will see all the Parisian designers present, despite the difficult economic situation. On the agenda are...

London Fashion Week: Marios Schwab catwalk report

Invitations to Schwab’s show came with inbuilt 3D glasses which saw the audience peering through them to see 3D marble prints popping out from the curvaceous dresses. Featuring...

London Fashion Week: b store catwalk report

Kent-born designers Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie showcased a menswear collection full of nautical inspiration. Stripes and spots featured profusely in navy blue, black and white...

London Fashion Week: Tim Soar catwalk report

Having made the move from the music to the fashion industry, Tim Soar was back at London Fashion Week for a second time with a menswear collection that boasted latex, quilted...

London Fashion Week: House of Holland catwalk report

Agyness Deyn, close friend to Henry Holland, opened the designer’s 3rd solo show. Varying shades of green, blue, pink and purple were separated with strips of white, almost...

London Fashion Week: Paul Smith catwalk report

Paul Smith showed a collection that combined his trademark stripes, Fair Isle knits, Harris tweeds, English roses and all the classics of his quintessentially British style with...

Emma Watson spotted at William Tempest show

Actress and budding fashionista Emma Watson made a front-row appearance at William Tempest's show on Monday evening, alongside Jasmine Guinness and Jade Parfitt. William Tempest's...

London Fashion Week: Peter Pilotto catwalk report

Designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos drew inspiration from “the awe of the Big Bang” for their collection. With an ethnic feel and emphasis on the shoulders...

London Fashion Week: Julien Macdonald catwalk report

From stunning Swarovski-encrusted evening gowns to tight-fitting cocktail dresses that gave the appearance of cracked ice, Julien Macdonald’s collection, featuring shades...

London Fashion Week: Harriet's Muse catwalk report

Harriet's Muse returned to London Fashion Week with a mini-collection of just four outfits which were created live on the catwalk by designers Craig Spellar and Cheryl Langley...

London Fashion Week: Jasper Conran catwalk report

Jasper Conran added a racy edge to the proceedings with his slender tailoring. Featuring black only, highlights from the collection were the leather corsets, lacy dresses and...

London Fashion Week: William Tempest catwalk report

Hot new talent William Tempest presented a collection inspired by Elizabethan England. Featured were stunning abstract diamond prints which change colour in the light, floor-sweeping...

London Fashion Week: Christopher Kane catwalk report

With a more mature feel to it, Christopher Kane’s latest collection was deemed to be his best yet. Highlights were nude chiffon dresses with velvet strips of black, gold...

London Fashion Week: John Rocha catwalk report

John Rocha’s latest collection kicked off with lots of black before turning to oranges and creams. Volume played a big part, often in the form of curving, egg-shaped silhouettes...

London Fashion Week: PPQ catwalk report

There was no shortage of stripes or bold colours in PPQ’s latest offerings. Highlights were the stripy knitted jumper dresses and cape gowns that gave a nod to the Seventies...

London Fashion Week: On the catwalk today

Here's what's coming up on the runways today at London Fashion Week: Monday 23rd February09:00 Ossie Clark10:00 Luella11:00 Erdem12:15 Julien Macdonald13:15 Marios Schwab14:30...

London Fashion Week: Eley Kishimoto catwalk report

Taking inspiration from the aviation industry, Eley Kishimoto’s bold airline-style uniforms boasted an array of colours. Checked and diamond print jackets and skirts were...

London Fashion Week: Basso and Brooke catwalk report

Design duo Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke showcased a mixture of pastels and Oriental themes, featuring light, streamlined pieces and nipped-in waist belts.

London Fashion Week: Charles Anastase catwalk report

There were vivid colours aplenty in Charles Anastase’s collection, which featured tartan, quilt, huge platform rocker boots and an interesting use of rope!

London Fashion Week: Todd Lynn catwalk report

Canadian designer Todd Lynn harked back to the Edwardian era with his monochrome, high-necked creations. Beaded bodices, short-sleeved tuxes and bolero jackets were amongst the...

London Fashion Week: Twenty8Twelve catwalk report

Actress Sienna Miller and her fashion designer sister Savannah made their Fashion Week debut with a collection that featured cropped biker jackets, pale macs and sparkly dresses...

London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood catwalk report

Tartan, corsets and draped dresses dominated Dame Westwood’s collection but one of the biggest surprises was seeing Jo Wood, former model and estranged wife of Ronnie Wood...

London Fashion Week: On the catwalk today

On the schedule for today at London Fashion Week: Sunday 22nd February09:15 Betty Jackson10:15 Todd Lynn11:15 Nicole Farhi12:45 Christopher Kane14:15 Richard Nicoll15:15 Eley...

London Fashion Week: On the catwalk today

Here's what's in store today at London Fashion Week: Saturday 21st February09:00 Kinder Aggugini10:00 Graeme Black11:00 Margaret Howell12:00 John Rocha13:00 Charles Anastase14...

London Fashion Week: On the catwalk today

London's calling! Yes, London Fashion Week has finally kicked off. Here's the line-up for today's catwalk shows: Friday 20th February10:00 Paul Costelloe11:30 Caroline Charles12...

Chopard presents limited edition sunglasses

Chopard has presented its new limited edition from its 2009 sunglasses collection. The model, which is highly inspired by theHappy Spirit line of jewellery, is composed of a precious...

We want her wardrobe: Brittany Snow

If her name doesn't mean anything to you, this is rising starlet Brittany Snow, star of TV series American Dreams. The 22-year-old, who has also made a guest appearance in Nip/Tuck...