Consumer confidence may be on the floor, but the well-heeled workers of Canary Wharf are still spending, Docklands landlord Songbird Estates has said... more
There's more to China than skyscrapers, forbidden cities and a great wall. Andrew Barker visits Hangzhou where even the Chinese manage to relax
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Nish and Sach Kukadia are two of the co-founders of online shopping club Secret Sales, which offers brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Aquascutum and John Smedley at prices 30% to 80% lower than the High Street
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Mackintosh, the British company that invented the waterproof raincoat almost 200 years ago, is taking on young rivals with its first Mayfair store... more
What is one of the fastest-growing areas of the insurance market? Brands taking out “disgrace insurance” to protect themselves against their celebrity endorser doing a Wayne Rooney... more
Chau Har Lee, who grew up on a Marylebone council estate, is being hailed as the next big thing in shoe design, with a collection at Selfridges and Kate Moss a big fan... more
The West End is dramatically outperforming shopping areas elsewhere in the country with foreign shoppers snapping up 'bargains' such as £14,500 handbags... more
Harold Tillman, the owner of Jaeger and Aquascutum and chair of the British Fashion Council wants tax breaks for Britain’s £175 million ethical-fashion industry... more
The PM’s wife is just one of Osman Yousefzada’s growing number of fans. He talks to Liz Hoggard about strong women — and the scourge of being a designer... more
In the 1980s, the venerable Pringle brand lost its way thanks to Nick Faldo and his Argyle socks. Now a dynamic partnership is reinvigorating the twinset with the help of Tilda Swinton... more
Not sure if you need to wrap up or stay lightly dressed? Trench coats cover all bases, whether you're tall and leggy or a touch on the short side... more
Gosh, this is going some - barely have the shutters gone up at the villas and the sunbeds been packed away for another year than the deals are being rattled out. ... more
As we head towards recession, Londoners are feeling the pinch like never before. Liz Hoggard proves it is possible to tighten your belt and still have fun - and our experts show you how... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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