More than mere garments, T-shirts have been vehicles for protest and self-promotion since the 1930s. A new exhibition explores their surprising cultural history

Trading second-hand clothes has become big business among the young. Eve Watling reports on a shopping revolution

All the accessories you need to stay ahead of the pack

Searching for a sartorial role model who combines substance and style, Luke Leitch settles on a man whose contribution to fashion has been unfairly overlooked

Get leathered up for winter

Why fashion’s plagiarism problem will never go away

A bust in the pearl business forced jewellers to innovate. As Sandra Lane discovered, pearls are now starring in some of the most creative jewellery around

Wrap yourself up glamorously for the party season