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The last time Swaim and Christina Hutson staged a runway show, in 2008, the theme was Father Yod and the commune living of the late Sixties.

Journey into autumn — colors, that is — as designers look to the spectrum of fall foliage for their pre-fall collections.

Interview: Lorraine Candy on being the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine’If it’s some sycophantic twaddle it’s not going in,” says the editor-in-chief of Elle, Lorraine Candy, explaining the rigorous standards she requires for interviews. “You’re paying £3.60 [a copy]. Why would you want some rehashed crap from a round-table interview? We have to have one to [...]

But if you want to draw 80s MOR rocker comparisons, it’s the look for youWhen I wear my new acid-washed jeans, my boyfriend says I look like Jon Bon Jovi and starts whistling Whitesnake songs. He also said that I look like a Spitting Image sketch featuring Rod Stewart. What can I do?Drifter, Lonely street [...]

Part five of the Observer fashion team’s guide to spring/summer 2010 trends. This week: underwear as outerwearJo Jones

Aradia Crockett, the Guardian’s fashion stylist, guides you through the latest trends. This week: frock coatsRebecca Lovell

Time was when fur coats were the height of louche, rock star sophistication. Shame that time has passed, eh?The men’s faux fur coat is seen only rarely these days. On one level, that’s surprising: given the weather of late, you’d think any­thing that keeps you warm would enjoy a ­popularity surge. Once, they were the height of [...]

Designs for lifeThere’s something utilitarian about bags in fashion this spring. Styles such as the rucksack and satchel are re-emerging, but if this direction leaves you cold, then these elegant totes are just as useful. First, they’re well sized; and second, they’re totally classic in shape and tone. In short: good-looking bags for life.Pictured, clockwise [...]

Tail coats are back, only make sure yours is more Sgt Pepper than Sunday night Regency dramaWell, they (OK, I) said that no one in their right mind would buy peep-toe ankle boots. But if love means never having to say you’re sorry, then fashion means constantly having to admit you were wrong. In fashion, it’s better to [...]

Marginalised by the style world they love, big women have fought back online with fashion blogs of such popularity and influence that even the industry is starting to take noticeHands on hips, shoulders back, head raised proudly, Christina Lewis poses for photos on her style blog. Here she is in a body-con miniskirt, with faux fur cape, and [...]