These are not showy times in office-wear – simple and elegant should be at the forefront of your mind. If you stand out, it should be for your impeccable style rather than the bright gold cuff-links flashing on your wrists.
Ties,...
Fashion
Thursday 19th January 2012, 12:09am
Whatever you think of Scottish independence, the traditions of our Northern neighbours occupy an exalted position the UK over. But when it comes to the ultimate piece of Scottish fashion – and statement of manhood – many a non-clansman feels...
Thursday 12th January 2012, 12:01am
Shirts this season are sticking largely to last year’s key trend: less is more. While suits are becoming more adventurous, shirts will remain relatively low-key.
Crisp white with no texturing in the fabric and few frills in the design...
Thursday 12th January 2012, 12:01am
HOCKNEY AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY, 21 JAN-9 APRIL
A Bigger Picture showcases new landscape works by Hockney, spanning a 50 year period. It includes a display of his iPad drawings and a series of new films produced using 18 cameras, which will be...
Thursday 5th January 2012, 12:00am
Recent suit trends have been resolutely one-dimensional – slim. Collections from almost every major designer and Savile Row tailor have been overwhelmingly slanted towards this classic look.
The spring/summer collections take this baton...
Thursday 5th January 2012, 12:00am
The accrual of festive flab is unpleasant on several scores: one, none of your clothes fit properly, leaving you obsessively watching the clock until you can go home and sprawl in pyjamas on the sofa. Two: weight gain inevitably dents self-esteem...
Wednesday 4th January 2012, 11:59pm
LIZ CLAIBORNE TO CHANGE NAME
Liz Claiborne, which sold its namesake brand last year, is changing its name to Fifth & Pacific Companies in a nod to the fashion hubs of New York and California. Shares in the company, whose main remaining...
Friday 9th December 2011, 12:30am
MOST of us get ready for festive bashes in the loos at work – after a crazy day. We certainly don’t have time to spare primping for mid-week dos. The key is having the outfit ready to go, but even more importantly, having the right makeup for...
Friday 9th December 2011, 12:29am
Founders of Rous Iland members’ Boutique www.rousiland.com
Q. I'm now officially pasty white and feeling exhausted from too many parties, but there's still over two weeks of...
Friday 25th November 2011, 12:33am
News that the Stone Roses are reforming to play a string of gigs next year – including three nights in Manchester – has led to a surge of interest in the band that helped to soundtrack a generation.
Iconic frontman Ian Brown was at the...
Editor's Letter
Allister Heath
QE not the answer to UK’s problems
IF the Bank of England is to be believed, more quantitative easing is necessary to make sure inflation...
