Gallery: The wardrobe staple gets a makeover for spring with achingly sweet pastel shades
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In the mood for monochrome? French Connection has it covered, with a capsule collection of on-trend pieces
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The Paris autumn/winter 2014 collections were a triumph of commerce over creativity. But it was the exceptions to that rule that made the city sparkle, says Alexander Fury
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Gallery: Be bold boys, there’s no room for wallflowers this spring, it's all about patterns
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From Bobbi Brown to Burberry these are the pillars of strength in your make-up bag
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Exclusive interview: The designer tells fashion editor Alexander Fury the story behind his debut collection for the luxury French house
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Selfridges’ newest innovation embraces the multimillion-pound industry of skateboarding
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Gallery:Italian fashion's mightiest flex their muscles with this season's sportswear-inspired pieces
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River Island’s Rihanna line was a hit. But the brand’s work with lesser-known design talent breaks new ground
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Style stalwarts to make your Vita a little more Dolce, says fashion editor Alexander Fury
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Liza Minnelli, Lupita Nyong'o and the biggest hits and misses of the designer gowns' evening
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All eyes were on the designers’ clothes, rather than elaborate shows
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Gallery: The 1930s matinee idol selects – and styles – a few of his favourite red-carpet outfits
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Fashion editor Alexander Fury rounds up the best in show from London fashion week
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DVF’s dress turns 40 and she celebrates it with a flashy collection. Alexander Fury meets her
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Alexander Fury reveals the characters who appear to have inspired the catwalk creations of spring/summer 2014 menswear collections
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The duo's multicoloured universe of print is a London Fashion Week highlight. Now, with a collaboration for the mass-retailer Target, they have their sights set on dressing the world, says Alexander Fury
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The masterful Japanese designer has always done things differently – from ditching his law degree to being the first big name to marry haute couture with sportswear
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If you’ve made a resolution to improve your working life, remember the old adage about dressing for the job you want, says Rebecca Gonsalves
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STYLE SHRINKS Our experts analyse the Oscar-winner's long hair, red bow tie, monochrome suit and shoes
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MENSWEAR From Salvatore Ferragamo to Burton, get carried away
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WOMENSWEAR Get in primary position this season, says Rebecca Gonsalves
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BEAUTY From Jo Malone to Tom Ford, here's a selection of the best flower fragrances
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WOMENSWEAR Forget the classic crisp white shirt and opt for the 'boyfriend' and boxy cuts in a variety of colours
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BEAUTYCheat your way to a healthy glow this spring with these quick-fix products
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STYLE SHRINKS Our experts analyse the pop star's dress, hair shoes and accessories
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WOMENSWEAR Free your arms with this season’s new take on outerwear
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BEAUTY Get it just right with Burberry, Guelain, Chanel, Dior and YSL
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WOMENSWEAR A hook-up with the Swedish brand Acne is bringing London’s offbeat department store up to date
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HAIRSTYLE There’s no need for hours of bleaching and colouring thanks to vibrant new temporary hair chalks
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STYLE SHRINKS Our experts analyse the actress' make-up, hair, skirt, top and shoes on the red carpet
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MEN Is it time for men with beards to reach for the razor? asks fashion editor Alexander Fury
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ACCESSORIESColour-block accessories to give your winter look a lift
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BEAUTY The latest make-up trends allow you to revamp your style for 2014
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SHOPPING With a seasonal changeover and a tie-up with Repossi, the Mayfair store is thriving
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NEWSPubic hair, older and jewish models. The retailer aims to make the difference, no matter what
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WOMENSWEAR It is more than a top, but less than a coat. This jacket is the medium-sized investment of the season
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BEAUTY A subtly shimmering highlighter is the best way to mask a multitude of sins...
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The leading ballet dancers put the coming season's sportswear-inspired collections through their steps
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From fashion life to real life. Linda Sharkey chooses the best styles to suit every body shape and budget
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Whether you opt for sugary pastels or classic black, spring’s tailoring will instantly smarten your wardrobe
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Here are our suggestions for pedigree party dressing at the height of the festive season, ensuring you look top dog
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Photoshoot: For the modern take on grunge you just have to add attitude and lashings of eyeliner
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Alexander Fury meets him on the eve of his second exhibition at the Design Museum in London
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From eye-studded earlobes to Magritte-inspired prints, art is heavily influencing fashion for Autumn/Winter 2013. And it's more than a passing fad, says Alexander Fury
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From 'Ugly Chic' references to outright rip-offs, Alexander Fury charts the canonisation of 'Mrs Prada'
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Gallery First professional photographs of the British supermodel aged 14 go on show in London
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Her signature wrap dress sits in the Smithsonian Institute, yet is still dressing women today. Next year, it turns 40
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WOMENSWEAR The style calendar seeks to exploit the bit between ‘seasons’. Fashion editor Alexander Fury offers help
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FITNESS Sticking to a new year fitness regime should be a breeze with this stylish sporty wardrobe
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BEAUTY From Givenchy to Biotherm, start the year as you mean to go on and treat your face
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NEWS Could the London-based venue become the new luxury shopping destination?
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WOMENSWEAR This season, plumes are to be found adorning everything, from dresses to handbags
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Gallery Autumn/winter coats come in larger-than-life proportions
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MENSWEARGallery: Don't let your look down with a scruffy rucksack
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INTERVIEW The 'queen of prints' talks of her clients, fashion week and the lesson of never taking a day off
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NEWS The legendary singer fronts Louis Vuitton's new advert with supermodel Arizona Muse for the L'invitation au Voyage campaign
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Style file: Scent from the heavens
The new season is just the time to change to a lighter, brighter fragrance, says Kate Rose Morris
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Pakistan vs Paul Smith: Sandal-wearers bemused by famed British designer's attempts to sell traditional Peshawari chappal-style shoes for the distinctly untraditional sum of £300
Pakistan's Dawn newspaper called it the “chappal of two cities”. How, the paper wanted to know, could a simple leather sandal, commonly available in Pakistan for just a few pounds, sell for £300 in a London designer store?
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