Hours after West Hollywood became the first American state to ban the sale of fur, Karl Lagerfeld sends knee-length gilets in the fabric down a Milan catwalk
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Is that a stiffie in your pocket? This year's top summer shindigs have replaced e-invites with gilt-edged, shout-out-loud colours and staggeringly thick card invitations... more
From flotsam and jetsam chandeliers to vases made from leftover leather, London designers are turning upcycling into an art form, says Hannah Bort... more
Whether military style or skirted, caped or
camel, coats not only come in all colours, shapes and materials this season, they fit every price range too... more
A sorting office transformed into a Narnia forest, with absinthe dens and a Donna Summer disco, raised the bar for London parties, says Vassi Chamberlain.... more
Peter Marino has created an apartment for Yves Saint Laurent, a Factory for Warhol and now an extraordinary 'Maison' for Louis Vuitton on Bond Street. Yet he still races Harleys and collects Hirsts... more
Tilda Swinton insists that her life in the wilds of the Highlands, with a younger lover and free-spirited children, is utterly normal. And her newest film explains the importance of following your heart, wherever it leads... more
Hell hath no fury like a business secretary scorned. Lord Mandelson’s rage at Kraft’s apparent volte face over the closure of a Cadbury factory is something to behold... more
Girls who don’t care to look like the sequined fairy off the top of the Christmas tree this month, be of good cheer. Karen Dacre offers the elegant alternative... more
Similar to a long glove save for the fact that there is nowhere for your fingers to go, an armlet is a sort of detachable sleeve which can be worn with a plethora of winter ensembles... more
The shops are full of new clothes for autumn and you need to move fast. But you can’t buy until you decide which look to go for. We give you a seasonal lowdown...... more
When Kate Moss told Lily Allen about a magical African hideaway, the tour-weary singer grabbed her two nearest friends and headed for the bush...... more
There's no female face of the recession, we are told. Well, there is now, following Tuesday's premiere of the film of Sophie Kinsella's bestselling novels, Confessions of a Shopaholic, my first pick of the half-term week. ... more
She may be plagued with self-doubt, but Hollywood star Anne has
still managed to land a slew of plum roles – and takes advice only
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She may be a 37-year-old mother of two but supermodel Claudia Schiffer yesterday showed why she still cuts it in the fashion world. She looked stunning in spats and a beret during a New York photoshoot with Chanel maestro Karl Lagerfeld. The German model appeared lose her composure for a second when she stumbled to the ground. But with Lagerfeld snapping away, it became clear it was all part of the project for the French label... more
Well-worn leggings, ballet flats and loose-fitting dresses have been Lindsay Lohan's staple wardrobe items in recent times, but the actress proved on Tuesday she's still a glamour girl at heart... more
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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