The Latest Breaking News from Balmain

Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tucks in to lobster mac ’n’ cheese at 34 Mayfair, people watches in Harrods and lets his hair down at Chiltern Firehouse (before climbing into one of its beds)

John Lewis has abandoned the floral midi; now fashion week designers have ditched puff sleeves and easy-care layers. It won’t make everyone happy …

Dior! The Row! Vivienne Westwood! The chicest looks of fashion month have been saved for Paris, says Chloe Street

As players spend more and more time and money in the digital hangout spaces provided by video games, it makes sense for fashion houses to join them there – opening up exciting worlds of rule-breaking design

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The village is home to quirky independent shops, historic pubs and restaurants

In Ireland, you can find Balmain blazers in Brown Thomas starting from €2,090 but in Dunnes Stores you can get a dupe for just €45

The Gallery Button Blazer from Dunnes Stores costs a fraction of the price of the designer one

Is the luxury sector recession-proof? Sales at high-end brands plunged at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they've since rebounded sharply, even as inflation soars and economic growth slows. Now many fashion houses are hoping that China's reopening will be another boost to their business. Our Business Editor Kate…

Gucci, Versace, Chanel and Balmain are just the start

"Luke Dunford saved a couple of penalties and another few one-on-one opportunities. It really set the base for us to springboard from."