Europe laments craftsmen's demise
The continent's main luxury trade bodies meet next week to sound the alarm over the erosion of skills in the industry, one of the few in which the region is world leader
The great dimple debate
After trying countless anti-cellulite products advertised in Parisian pharmacy windows, Anna-Marie Solowij decides to book a new, painless, one-off laser treatment
Multitasking beauty products
A flurry of multi-purpose products, designed to tackle two or more issues at once, are hitting the market
Exotic nail art
From diamant� to gold leaf and rainbows to fireworks, women are experimenting with different looks and using manicures to express their moods
Clogs: yes, or no?
Once deemed ugly and clunky the wooden shoes are now charming every layer of the fashion food chain. But will women really wear them to the boardroom?
Spring's delectable pastels
Whatever the stimulus, shades so saccharine they'll give you a sugar rush are inescapable this season, from Burberry's violet trenches to Tod's lavender totes
Black as the linchpin of men's fashion
An exhibition at Modemuseum in Antwerp celebrates black through painting, costume and contemporary fashion, focusing on the work of designers such as Givenchy and Ann Demeulemeester
Japan's 'ambassadors of cute'
An embodiment of 'smart power', a trio of doll-like models are on a mission to promote understanding of the country and its 'kawaii' culture
Fashion brands refuel F1 sponsorship
For many luxury clothing brands such as Hugo Boss, Gieves & Hawkes and Hackett, the sport provides an unparalleled opportunity to target a core customer base
Airbrushed and exposed
The new company specialising in the 'improvement' of one's Facebook photos clearly had its eye on the market, says Vanessa Friedman
