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Alexander McQueen is a luxury brand known for its radical take on high fashion and eponymous visionary founder  

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  • He wore a distressed bomber jacket for the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon last December – try Ralph Lauren for a suitable model, paired with Tom Ford T and Balenciaga trousers
  • Tod’s trainers complete the slacker style – then finish with a flourish with an Alexander McQueen necklace, or perhaps several, like the man himself

Pat McGrath’s viral looks from the Maison Margiela’s haute couture spring/summer 2024 show that went viral on TikTok feed a desire among the platform’s users for escapism and fantasy.

Head-turners included a gown made of lingerie by Balenciaga, a stark black palette from master of colour Valentino, and beautifully beaded Loewe motifs of Albert York paintings

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Her penchant for pantsuits precedes her – read on to learn how you can combine the likes of Alexander McQueen and Christian Louboutin separates to the same effect

The rapper’s tribute to the late, great designer was inspired: blending tailored lines with a splash of red tartan and boots for a punk finish

Bucking a trend of more than 200 years – which saw men eschew beautiful adornments – brands like Dior, Hermès and Versace are embracing feminine jewellery for men

Leonardo DiCaprio’s new ‘girlfriend’ exuded a cool model-off-duty vibe at Paris Fashion Week – you can too with smart buys from Givenchy, Cartier and Jimmy Choo

From a stunning Jennifer Behr barrette from Lane Crawford, to a Roger Vivier bag that will turn heads the moment it enters a room, these gifts will delight the show-off in your life

Everyone from David Beckham and Harry Styles to Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi are puffing out their chests and proudly thrusting double-breasted suits back into the zeitgeist

Kate Middleton was an early adopter of the all-pink look that swept the world this summer, sparked by Greta Gerwig’s film Barbie – here’s how you can cop the look

Fashion big guns Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Loewe, Valentino and Alexander McQueen all presented stellar shows this season – read our review

Low-rise jeans are back, and sexier than ever thanks to TikTok and celebrities like Bella Hadid and Blackpink’s Jennie. Kate Moss and Britney Spears among others made low-rise trousers and skirts trendy in the ’90s.

Those who have been patiently waiting for Beyoncé’s return were not met with disappointment – her comeback has kicked off with a bang and spectacular ‘fits

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Tipped for an Oscar for Tár, the actress takes a stand on sustainability at awards nights and premieres by reworking looks by Alexander McQueen, Armani, Versace and more – to stunning effect

Valentino deconstructed suits, Alexander McQueen took inspiration from the orchid flower, and Lanvin held a simple elegance in its designs – here’s a peek inside Paris Fashion Week’s shows

From Elizabeth Banks’ show-stopping Badgley Mischka red dress to Meghan Markle’s famous Nonie trench dress in South Africa, here are 7 celebrities who rocked designer outfits at least twice

Kering announced on February 15 that its profits rose by 14 per cent in 2022 – despite China’s Covid-19 lockdowns, Gucci’s poor performance and the uproar against Balenciaga’s bondage teddy bear ads

Alexander McQueen’s spring/summer 2023 collection was presented at a post-Paris Fashion Week show in London. The brand’s creative director Sarah Burton reveals what inspired it.

Alexander McQueen’s clutch and Versace’s mini basket bag breathe new life into wicker creations for spring, proving that woven can be stylish too

For women the suit has never been a better choice – there is such a variety of styles and silhouettes. Look at Zendaya’s bright pink Valentino look, Lily Collins’ all-black tux or Maggie Gyllenhaal’s terracotta two-piece.

Glitzy Swarovski crystals, colourful disco-glam sequins and glittering gold abound in these party-ready bags by Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen and Jil Sander

K11 Musea’s new exhibition spans 30 years of famous fashion designs from houses including Chanel, Dior, Valentino and Versace displayed with rare Chinese artefacts.

Popular in the 2000s, the classic curved silhouette is making a comeback this autumn – K-drama’s Jun and Japanese model Kōki are just two celebrity fans of the style

French luxury conglomerate Kering has bought about 5 per cent of Vestiaire Collective, boosting the value of the online reseller of Chanel jackets and Prada handbags to more than US$1 billion.

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Parasite’s Park So-dam and It’s Okay Not To Be Okay’s Seo Ye-ji are in – but who else is among 2020’s defining K-drama actresses, and which luxury brands are they rocking?

The creative director looked to St Fagans, an open-air museum near Cardiff, for the brand’s autumn/winter 2020 collection, drawing inspiration from a traditional quilt, love-spoons and the court of a medieval prince.