Fendi Baguette May 11, 2012

The first ‘it’ bag

How the Fendi Baguette created a fashion frenzy

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Why Cannes is film’s own fashion week

The festival has become the single most important film event of the year in marketing terms

Rita Hayworth ©Kobal May 12, 2012

Hollywood’s cutting edge

Take hairstyle inspiration from old-fashioned movie glamour – but don’t be too literal in your homage

Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Dark Shadows' May 12, 2012

Sharp looks

As ‘Dark Shadows’ hits the big screen, Peter Gutierrez lifts the lid on vampire chic

Joseph Dirand (in suit jacket) and Peter Copping ©Antoine Doyen May 5, 2012

‘I love to work on a Sunday’

Peter Copping and Joseph Dirand discuss careers, creativity and the critics

A 1929 Hermes poster May 5, 2012

Fashion’s new way to an old look

Niche brands are using avant-garde techniques to create artful ‘distress’, writes Mark C. O’Flaherty

Lady Gaga ©Getty May 5, 2012

Hair apparent

I’m not the first to fall for the allure of fake tresses. What’s changed is the public’s attitude

Marni Spring Summer 2012 ©Catwalking May 5, 2012

Bead dazzled

One of this season’s key looks is craft and designers offer exclusivity with pieces using handmade trimmings

Peter Dundas and Anna Dello Russo ©Filippo Mutani Apr 28, 2012

‘Fashion is a muse – it will never end’

Peter Dundas and Anna Dello Russo discuss empowering women, high glamour and the ‘jet-set’ influence

Kitsch style ©Catwalking May 2, 2012

Kitsch pickings

Tacky and tasteless – or joyful and fun? Opinions are divided on one of this season’s most fun-filled trends

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