The Met Gala 2016: what will the guests be wearing?

Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton and Rihanna in Saint Laurent … Well, we can dream, can’t we?

The £30m bookshelf: Pierre Bergé and the greatest stories ever sold

With Impressionists on their walls and priceless books on their shelves, Pierre Bergé and his former partner Yves Saint Laurent were the ultimate collectors. But now the art and YSL have gone, Bergé says it’s time ‘to attend the funeral’ of his library

British Fashion Council awards 2014: the nominations

A pair of nominations for JW Anderson, plus recognition for Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane, Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière, Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney in fashion’s most prestigious awards

Hedi Slimane: heart and soul

Creative director of Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane is an indie-rock obsessive and his fascination with music’s wild side inspires his designs and his catwalk shows. Alex Needham takes a first look at a new exhibition of the designer’s gritty and atmospheric photographs

30 Big Luxury Stories Shaping 2026 – With A Raised Eyebrow And A Smile

Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more