Kate Middleton proved it with her high-end McQueen dress and cheap Zara going-away outfit - fashion's middle market is in the doldrums, as are many of our industries, says Jonathan Prynn... more
An artist whose painting of naked women was photographed at the London home of former foreign secretary David Miliband has hit back at her critics... more
Women's footwear has long been about sex. This season's must-haves stretch so high they've been dubbed 'vagina boots'. But who actually dares wear them, asks Liz Hoggard... more
Style arbiter Stephen Bayley, whose wife inspired his new book, reveals why bras are for men, how the female body became so potent and what Anna Wintour eats for lunch... ... more
Frank's is tremendous fun, even if the clientele (largely art students from nearby Goldsmiths' and Camberwell), is terrifyingly young and chic.
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It's the longest champagne bar in Europe and is set to put the sparkle back into rail travel. The bar is now open for business at St Pancras International to serve thirsty Eurostar passengers.... more
The optimism of the Festival of Britain finds a new expression in excellent food and sleek design at Skylon - The Restaurant, the Southbank Centre's flagship eaterie.... 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