It seems that not all fashion brands have shunned embattled Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who last year disappeared from the spotlight after being embroiled in a tax-evasion scandal.

Silvia Venturini Fendi, who worked with the German designer at the Italian fashion house, says she’ll continue pushing boundaries as he did. She also recalls Lagerfeld the man, ‘an adopted Roman but also a tourist’.

The singer transformed the French capital into a catwalk at the recent haute couture shows, in a series of showstopping looks from Valentino, Miu Miu and Richard Quinn.

The singer, who lends her voice to the character of Nala in the new computer-animated film, showed that her superb style runs in the family.

Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, the design duo behind Aje, have turned the disadvantage of being so far from the world’s fashion capitals to their advantage, by taking inspiration from Australian nature and culture.

The most glamorous week on the fashion calendar has just finished in Paris. From Dior’s show at its legendary atelier to Armani’s A-list extravaganza, here are five of the highlights.

Singer’s personal style is widely celebrated, but can she translate that into clothes women will actually buy?

Called BTS21, the range of T-shirts celebrates the group, which is the biggest K-pop act in the world right now. The range features a series of T-shirts printed with emoji-like characters designed by the seven members.

On the day Hongkongers staged their biggest ever protest, over extradition, a continent away a fashion label presented Bruce Lee-themed T-shirts; although not intended to exploit Sunday’s march, the event did feel a bit off.

Zhang Ziyi rocks a stunning, form-fitting, floral Givenchy number in Shanghai but the US Vogue editor’s turn at the Tony Awards could give the brand a bad name

Her cut-out dress was ‘improper, offensive and has caused public outrage’ said a Vietnamese official. Trinh’s dress was no more racy than outfits often worn by celebrities such as Madonna or Emily Ratajkowski.

Actor who plays Mysterio in the latest Marvel superhero film, Spider-Man: Far from Home, talks about growing up in a show business family, his fascination with Buddhism and his most demanding role.

Designed for ‘beach babes and pool punks’, Australian label Double Rainbouu evokes the shabby chic of Venice in Los Angeles or Bondi Beach in Sydney rather than glamorous locations like the French Riviera or the Hamptons.

The French-American actor, model and Chanel ambassador talks about upcoming film projects and dressing up in her mother’s designer clothes.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are among fans of Han Chong’s label Self-Portrait, which offers well-made dresses at a fraction of the cost of luxury. Chong recently announced a mentorship programme at Central Saint Martins.

For a welcome reception at 10 Downing Street with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May, the United States first lady accessorised her Celine trench coat with an ultra expensive Hermès Birkin bag in black crocodile.

Lots in Sotheby’s sale of a private collection of one-of-a-kind Supreme items included a pinball machine that sold for US$71,000, boxing gloves and mini bikes. Three-quarters of the bidders were under 40 and half bid by mobile phone.

The British actress seems poised for success on-screen and off, if her dazzling red-carpet looks are anything to go by.

Chinese Olympian talks about how his 30-year-old sportswear brand took off in China at a time when there were few big local brands and the challenges he faced trying to take it global.

Sydney event showcased successful home-grown brands, but if it is to claim a regular place on the crowded global fashion calendar, it needs to attract household names of Australian fashion that show elsewhere.

British supermodel recalls the support Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington gave her when she started modelling aged 16 with a show for Karl Lagerfeld, and talks about her mission to help Africa and African fashion.

BTS wore custom-made outfits from Dior as they kicked off their world tour extension on May 4. Dior’s Kim Jones talks about how he worked with each BTS member to create the outfits.

From Jared Leto carrying his own severed head to Billy Porter taking dazzling flight, the belles of this year’s ball were the boys.

Have you ever dreamed of attending the Met Gala to rub shoulders with the likes of Anna Wintour, Rihanna and Donatella Versace? Nichapat Suphap did – here’s how she got the coveted invitation.

Tommy Ton was one of the first photographers to document the outfits worn by show-goers outside fashion week shows. Now he has made his first foray into fashion design as the creative director of Deveaux.

Actress and model Praya Lundberg speaks about the Rohingya refugee crisis and growing up in the spotlight as a child actor. She is Thailand’s first Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

As jewellery house Cartier launches a new range of jewellery called Clash de Cartier, we look at its millennial strategy and at its plans to reach more male customers.

Pattharapol and Lee Puengboonpra go by the name of Peepy & Mother Lee on Instagram and have become a viral sensation with their colourful coordinated looks that include huge handbags and dazzling sunglasses from luxury labels.

Despite being considered an innovator who brought American street culture to Japan, Hiroshi Fujiwara’s interests vary from music and retail to media and even food.

Dermatologist Sturm, who also invented the concept of anti-ageing blood cream, is a pioneer of clean skin. Sturm is against skin peels and retinol, preferring hydration and preventing inflammation.