Mud, sweat and tears at the Barbican
Dirty Looks, a new exhibition in London, examines fashion’s complicated relationship with dirt and decay, and society’s changing ideas of beauty
Behind the scenes at Cosprop, London’s renowned costume house
Ahead of a new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, we speak to Cosprop about making costumes for stage, film and TV, for productions including A Room With A View, Poor Things and Downton Abbey
Aldo taps into the joy of youth in brand reboot
Working with agency Combo, the historic footwear and clothing brand has undergone a major refresh, including a new campaign that hopes to reconnect it to the youth of today
The return of the fashion flat-lay
The rise of flat-lay collages in fashion advertising suggests nostalgia for simpler forms of digital media, but also offers the chance for audiences to be playful and creative
How F1 is ushering in a new era of luxury
Now in its 75th year, Formula 1 has been on a journey from a gritty motorsport to a high end brand. Here, Saffron Brand Consultants’ Chelito Rubio tracks its evolution and the role sponsorship has played
Exposure: Kareem Abdul
Kareem Abdul honed his craft in east London – here, as part of her series on exciting photographers, he talks to Gem Fletcher about the influence of street style, dance and birdwatching on his work
KFC and Aries launch drippy collab
The Gravy Drip features ten garments, accessories and lifestyle pieces inspired by KFC’s beloved side
Why the greatest luxury is not being dead
Instead of beautiful objects, the rich are ploughing money into wellness and age-defying procedures and products, meaning youth and health is more of a luxury statement than a yacht in today’s world
Story time: Why luxury brands are entertaining us
From Saint Laurent to the LVMH family, luxury brands and fashion houses are developing their own ‘prestige’ entertainment as part of a new wave of film-making
Mango’s new film is enjoyably self-referential
The new campaign film, directed by rubberband, follows Kaia Gerber’s day on a Mango shoot – but not in a conventional documentary sense
Who’s calling the shots in luxury?
As quickfire micro-trends and global cultural shifts shake up the luxury landscape, we explore the evolving spheres of influence
Why the long game matters on social
Certain luxury brands have been setting the bar high on social, demonstrating that being smart and unexpected – while staying on brand – can prove the sweet spot for building engaged communities
The pioneering fashion imagery of Paolo Roversi
A new monograph on the Italian photographer traces the evolution of his experimental practice, which has constantly pushed the boundaries of fashion photography
The different design trends that communicate luxury today
Ever elusive, luxury promises to be timeless yet always on the move – and is not immune to wider trends. From research rabbit holes to CGI makeup and diamond-tipped styluses, we spoke to designers about how brands signify luxury today
All aboard! How train travel embraced luxury
In designing the first ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, studio Albion Nord helped owners Belmond cement its reputation for unique and unrivalled rail travel
Good Reads: Tummy Ache launches its laziest issue yet
Continuing its mission to destigmatise mental health, the slow fashion brand and magazine’s new issue explores how laziness has long been a story told by the oppressor of the oppressed