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I got hooked on designer clothes in Hong Kong but in the UK countryside it’s all about practicality. Was all the effort and expense that had gone into those luxury-brand purchases worth it?

  • Based in Paris’ Place Vendôme, the 244-year-old brand made tiaras for Napoleon’s wife and other royals, but is now connecting with Gen Z and emerging markets

Dirk Nowitzki took zero risks with his clothes, while Kyle Kuzma does the opposite ... either way, fans don’t approve – here are 6 of the worst dressed NBA players, according to the internet

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Dior’s Délicat haute joaillerie nods to the brand’s dressmaking heritage, while military chic takes centre stage in The Power of Couture, part of Boucheron’s Histoire de Style

Getting ready for this summer of sport? Book in at Le Royal Monceau or Le Grand Mazarin, grab your Dior Book Tote and go explore Dover Street Market Paris

Cartier’s Le Voyage Recommencé sees coral beads paired with turquoise stones, while Boucheron’s The Power of Couture combines elements from ceremonial garments with diamonds and rock crystal

He remains one of Europe’s most feared attackers on the field – but the French forward’s appearances off it also show a similar instinct for the killer touch … in fashion

Wang’s Rocco bag, carried by Rihanna and Mary-Kate Olsen, has morphed into the Ricco, marketed with provocative AI images in The Garage show and lookalike stars – interview

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The Olympic Games might be next month, but fashion still rules Paris this week: shows celebrated gold, savoir faire and sports – and Jennifer Lopez, Doja Cat and Kylie Jenner were in attendance

Hermès, Loewe, Miu Miu and other brands have jumped on the trend for personalising bags with charms and chains – after all, Jane Birkin herself did this back in the day

Boucheron’s More is More has onyx and mother-of-pearl, Cindy Chao used garnets and aquamarines for her Amour Butterfly, while Pomellato’s Armonie Minerali and Scarabeo both showcase semi-precious gems

Collagen is essential for a maintaining a smooth complexion, but is the new preventive skincare trend of collagen banking the secret to being wrinkle-free forever? Scientists still aren’t sure

Chanel’s Marianne Etchebarne tells Style how the bold and sharp colours in the high jewellery collection reflect movement, speed and energy – and the storied brand’s design ethos

Portraits by Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh and Steven Meisel are on display at the ‘Naomi: In Fashion’ retrospective, curated by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful

Michaela Stark’s inclusivity has been backed by Beyoncé and Victoria’s Secret, and the couturier’s body positive lingerie is challenging the fashion industry’s willingness to change

Christie’s auction house is running an online and a live sale featuring the eclectic clothes of the late English designer who was a true fashion pioneer

This new look is coming from brands like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, but also collabs like Bape and Adidas Golf, Travis Scott and Nike, and emerging brands like rapper Macklemore’s Bogey Boys and Malbon Golf

Say goodbye to solitaire round brilliants – bridal jewellery’s new must-haves are fancy-cut diamonds, as seen in Louis Vuitton’s LV Diamonds, and Tiffany & Co.’s heart, pear, oval and emerald cuts

Schiaparelli’s creative director loves his denim, so think Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren, with a Cartier watch and Tod’s trainers to accessorise up

On Time’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People’ list, the American designer’s NYC favourites include Ricari Studios for massages and facials, and Bemelmans Bar for martinis and jazz

The concept sees precious wines matched to gems according to their characteristics – for example, Amelia chardonnay is paired with lapis lazuli, both originating in Chile’s Limarí Valley

Huck isn’t just a friend of the Kardashians, but a well established PR guru who has planned Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ White Party in the Hamptons, among other projects

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Sly has been credited with putting Panerai on the map, but other watches that Sotheby’s just auctioned came from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Cartier – let’s have a look

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