The master is gone, and the question of who will take over at Armani is obsessing the fashion industry
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Pacino and De Niro cuddle up in coats, sports kits get retro and Bella Freud is back at M&S
Designers at Debenhams is back with a bang, Bill Nighy turns fashion designer and Erdem celebrates 20 years
Heading for the fall: men’s wardrobe updates
An autumnal refresh for your wardrobe staples
Walk of fame: the catwalk moments we’ll never forget
The fashion shows that transcended the catwalk to become cultural milestones
Fireflies, fountains and firsts
The French capital was home to a week of stunning debuts and magnificent spectacles from well-established names
Chanel: soft, starry and simply out of this world
Matthieu Blazy’s debut concludes a season of creative director musical chairs and lays foundations for a long-term tenure
Pick ’n’ mix: 10 of the best resin jewellery pieces
Treat your look to luscious pops of candy with this season’s chunky resin jewellery
A standing ovation for Jonathan Anderson’s womenswear debut at Dior
The designer kicks off his tenure at the helm of Dior womenswear in signature idiosyncratic style
Cowboy denim, a cultural exchange inspired collab and David Gandy’s pants
Italian dressing: highlights from Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2026
The monumental season of all-change at Milan did not disappoint. From hellos at Gucci, Versace and Bottega Veneta to a final farewell to Mr Armani – and even a guest appearance by The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly
Gather your knits: 18 of the best men’s jumpers
Pull the wool over your eyes with this roundup of stylish new sweaters
Paris catwalks to witness a changing of the designer guard
Ahead of the game: how to dress like a football manager
Keep your eye on the ball with the new season’s sharpest styles
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Calum Harper lays it all on the table
The British fashion model on how his candid videos of life in the industry made him a social-media favourite
From Kate Moss to Gucci aliens: photographer Glen Luchford’s era defining images
A new exhibition showcasing 30 years of work by the British photographer who redefined the visual language of the fashion industry
Hometown glory: highlights from London Fashion Week spring/summer 2026
The SS26 schedule was bursting with talent, heralding an exciting new era for the capital’s fashion creatives
Slouching around: 10 of the best slouchy bags
Soft and spacious bags to carry all you need
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