Fashion

Prada and Max Mara bring strangeness and science to Milan fashion week

A Prada show is never a straightforward beauty pageant, so when the co-designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons go out of their way to be contrary and challenging, the...

London fashion week: backstage at Karoline Vitto SS25 – in pictures

For her first standalone collection at London fashion week, following two seasons as part of the talent incubator...

Emmys 2024 red carpet: Ayo Edebiri, Meryl Streep, Andrew Scott and more – in pictures

Drag Race stars Mirage, Amanda Tori Meating, Morphine Love Dion, Sapphira Cristál, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Geneva Karr, Xunami...

Tasteful nudes – lip colours for autumn

Nude makeup is super chic for this time of the year, but everyone’s nude is different, hence my...

Editors’ picks: Can-do khaki – in pictures

Harriet Green, editor, the Observer Magazine‘Belt a jumpsuit for a chic silhouette.’ Jumpsuit,£79.99, mango.com. Chain, £37.99, pilgrim.net. Belt,...

Can Burberry fix its tattered image after chequered patch?

Whether we’re back to boho chic or donning waistcoats, the trend for Burberry’s share price has been downwards since last year, leaving the British...

Know your measurements and stick to the rules: Guardian readers’ top tips on shopping secondhand

The secondhand clothes market is booming. But is it always the case that buying from secondhand shops is good for the environment? Abigail Austin is...

Can Tim Walz’s wardrobe win the White House?

Let’s play the word association game. What do you think of when you read the following? Plaid. Workwear. Camo. If it isn’t words such...

‘Profit is being prioritised over climate action’ – British fashion is falling behind on sustainability

In just over a fortnight, some of the UK’s biggest fashion brands will showcase their new collections at London fashion week. Organised by the...

‘People think that looking better means you will have a better life’: why gen Z spends so much on beauty

For Hazel Wood, getting a beauty treatment is not just an occasional treat. The 28-year-old influencer spends about £500 a month on grooming appointments,...

Victoria Beckham losses shrink as sales soar 50% at fashion brand

Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty business narrowed its losses last year as sales soared by 52% to £89m. The company said sales rose online, at...