On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

What’s in a button? We tend to give them little thought. At most, we are irritated when one is lost or comes loose, dangling from the front of a coat or shirt. But like many of the fashion fixtures we take for granted, this unsung hero has a storied past – and present. Though most…

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Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Saturday House founder Sonique Saturday welcomed the New Year by sharing a photo on Instagram of her and Taylor Swift embracing in matching sparkling dresses. The image was seemingly a throwback to a private New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City that took place a year previously. Sonique Saturday is the founder of the fashion…

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3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

There’s something for every father – or indeed any man – with this pick of three new designer collections. So whether you want a sharp suit, gear for the beach or something more sporty, we’ve got you covered. 1. Simone Rocha Simone Rocha transforms the rugby shirt for her latest collection. Photo: Handout Irish designer…

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Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Every summer, chef Guillaume Galliot receives a special delivery from 10,000 kilometres away – organically grown tomatoes from his mother Myriam Deschamps’ garden in Tours, in France’s Loire Valley. He takes the juicy, sweet tomatoes and celebrates the fruit at Caprice, the three-Michelin-star French restaurant at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. “When we started nine…

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Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers | Fashion Industry

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers | Fashion Industry

A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change in garment factories in Southeast Asia. Fashion brands including luxury label Hermes, sportswear giant Nike, and fast fashion chain H&M are in the hot seat amid new allegations of climate greenwashing after making commitments to slash carbon emissions…

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