fashion
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What I wore this week: flat white shoesThe flat white is the lovechild of the Adidas Stan Smith trainer and the skin-toned, high-heel court shoe beloved of the Duchess of Cambridge -
The best folk blouses for all agesThere isn’t much that says summer like a folky blouse: they ooze 1970s sunshine. But don’t get too nostalgic – if you avoid the retro and make them modern, well, that’s summer 2016, right there -
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A lesson in accessoriesTopman’s new tailoring range suggests that the options for men’s wedding looks are more diverse than ever
shopping
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10 of the best summer tunicsThe word ‘tunic’ can mean a lot of things, but as it starts to warm up, this wardrobe staple is the answer to loose, easy-to-wear style. Blue, floral and embroidered, here are 10 to choose from
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Ten of the best summer blousesHot or cold, it’s always blouse weather, isn’t it? From floral to frills (in a late homage to Prince), here are our top 10
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The denim jacket for men – in picturesGap have spent years honing their denim skills, and this denim jacket is a great mid-price piece to add to your wardrobe. It might not take you to a black-tie event or a posh restaurant, but the denim jacket works with countless day-to-day casual looks.
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Dresses with sleeves: 10 of the bestExcited about summer but not so keen on getting your arms out? We feel you. From half sleeves to long, here are 10 of the best summer dresses with sleeves on the high street
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talking points
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Shades and sheer panels: the best of Cannes 2016 fashion so farIt’s the final week of Cannes and while all eyes are on Loving and Money Monster, the summer fashions of the red carpet have been typically perfect
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Gigi and Bella Hadid: the sisters taking over the worldNever heard of the model pair taking the fashion industry by storm? How embarrassing. Let us bring you up to speed ...
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Seven summer style hacks for 2016Was anyone ready for May’s weather ambush – with sandals bought, triceps curled, outfits ordered? No? Don’t panic. What’s needed are speedy wardrobe solutions. Here’s how to do it
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The ultimate menswear style swapWhat happens when the vintage-loving star of Indian Summers, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, switches wardrobes with Elgar Johnson, a fashion director obsessed with sportswear?
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The return of the zip-up tracksuit topGet ready to channel your inner Britpop boy and revisit your adolescent Adidas addiction – we’re on the verge of a retro sportswear comeback
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Deconstructing the slip dressIt’s underwear as outerwear, a flimsy thing that blurs the boundaries between public and private, grungy and sexy. And it’s back
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‘I have the word Shameless tattooed on my chest'The distinguished designer’s return to New York has been triumphant. Here he talks about sobriety, social media and how clothes help articulate our feelings
news
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Jonathan Saunders to become creative director of Diane von FurstenbergThe Scottish designer is to oversee the US label less than six months after closing his British brand
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people
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Levi Roots: ‘I haven’t cut my hair for 25 years’The musician and food entrepreneur on what influences his personal style
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The best of the red carpet fashion – in picturesIt was almost freezing on the Bafta red carpet, and yet the stars were out in force. From a suited Leonardo DiCaprio to Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, Guardian fashion picks the stand-out dresses and suits
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How I get ready: Gabby LoganIf I have 20 shows every days for 20 days, I have to be on it. It’s not as if when I get to Azerbaijan or Kiev I can just nip out to the nearest Zara
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Do the write thing: why fashion has a fetish for stationeryFashion has embraced technology but it still loves a pencil. And a posh notebook, a sharpie and embossed notecards...
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‘The minute your brand can be predicted, you’ve got a problem’The Loewe creative director and hot London designer talks alter egos, gender fluidity and Instagram
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Men in blouses, boys in brocade: the return of rock star androgynyThis season’s menswear is inspired by icons who challenged preconceptions of masculinity
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Key looks for autumn/winter 2015 – in picturesThe new collections modelled by Doncaster’s finest, Sam Rollinson
the shows
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New star Amie Robertson earns her stripesMarc Jacobs protege leads rush of fresh talent as annual shows kick off
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Deadly drug-dealing trend in shoes – fashion archive19 May 1990: The popularity of celebrity-endorsed footwear is proving dangerous
regulars
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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beauty'Beauty should be for everyone who wants it': Sali Hughes introduces her best buys for all agesFrom teenage spots to grey hair, there’s a product for every stage of your life
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you may have missed
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Fisherman fashion – making waves in menswearHipster fashion is sunk so designers have trawled the workwear trend and come up with a new look – think Aran jumpers, wide-legged trousers and rolled up beanies. But what do real fishermen make of it?
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Grace Coddington: the woman who made fashion artOver 30 years she created some of US Vogue’s most exciting and influential photo spreads, but now Grace Coddington has stepped aside. Is this a turning point for the industry?
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Catwalkies: Cara Delevingne's dog removed from the runwayThe supermodel brought her dog, Leo, to Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel front row – where he was removed before the show started. But what was going through his canine mind?
the big picture
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Look good in leather – in picturesWhether it’s a classic biker jacket or a chic skirt, it’s time to channel your inner rock star
Russian ladwear How fashion found inspiration in grungy post-Soviet streets