Women of all ages are often self-conscious about their upper arms. Hilary Alexander goes in search of the season's most stylish and flattering cover-ups.

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Hilary Alexander finds this season's most stylish and flattering cover-ups.

There’s cashmere cardis, says Justine Picardie, and then there’s Ballantyne…

Panicked by the idea of shopping for a bikini? Sarah Dolan-Abrahams, a swimwear buyer, offers some indispensable advice.

It is Ellis's job to prowl the nation's high streets in the hope of spotting the next face of fashion. No easy feat. Neither is convincing Mum and Dad that she is for real. Will Storr joins the hunt.

Beauty treatments too time-consuming? Not if you fake it, says Phong Luu .

Phong Luu discovers the meteorological delights of summer...

Stephen Armstrong goes in search of Amancio Ortega Gaona, the one man machine who created the Zara dynasty

The Spanish brand has stolen Gap's crown as the world's leading fashion retailer by offering low-cost, high-speed, on-trend clothes, says Emma Soames

Emma Seares picks the best pieces from Zara’s autumn/winter collection.

Hazel Hawkins doesn’t want to bare all on her sailing holiday. Hilary Alexander helps her to pack.

Hazel Hawkins doesn’t want to bare all on her sailing holiday. Hilary Alexander helps her to pack.

As a boy in Paris he'd sneak out of school to watch the showgirls rehearse - but only so he could gaze at their footwear. Nina Jones meets Christian Louboutin, a man predestined to make the most d...

Giles Deacon must be selling by the bucket load as high street chain New Look are just about to launch his fifth collaboration.

After centuries in the cold, redheads are suddenly a hot commodity, says Hannah Betts

Bright young things can't resist Salcombe brand Jack Wills's preppy garb - but parents shouldn't join in. For them, independent stores in rural towns offer perfect retail therapy, says Sarah Mower.

Natasha Cowan found everything from The Flintstones to funk was on parade at The Big Chill festival at Eastnor Castle...

Phong Luu attends the Cartier International Polo...

Everything from The Flintstones to funk was on parade at The Big Chill festival in the grounds of Eastnor Castle Great Malvern, in Herefordshire at the weekend.

Hilary Alexander on more green must-haves.

From London to Brazil, eco chic is booming, says Hilary Alexander. And there's not a hemp shirt in sight.

Hilary Alexander picks out the best outfits from the booming eco fashion industry.

You may not recognise the name, but chances are you've worn one of his hairstyles - even if initially you scoffed at it. Guido, the world's most influential hairdresser, tells Jan Masters why this...

Justine Picardie on the one item of clothing that really separates the women from the girls.

Anna Wintour, the editor of American 'Vogue', was recently seen wearing the same dress - shock! - three times in one week. But she's not the only fashionista suddenly to come over all frugal. Here...

Richard Prince, the mysterious master of appropriation art behind the first million-dollar photograph, has joined forces with Marc Jacobs to design bags for Louis Vuitton featuring more of his tra...

Justine Picardie is buoyed by nautical chic.

As the world gears up for the Olympics, a new V&A exhibition looks at the links between the two. Marion Hume reports

But compared to most Brits, Brown and Cameron were almost presentable, says Simon Mills.

Melissa Whitworth mingles with the rich and famous at Super Saturday, an annual fashion event in the Hamptons.

Your guide to make-up and more, by Lesley Thomas. This week: cheap thrills and freebies for the frugalista

Iain Hollingshead tries to keep a steady hand as he applies 'guyliner'.

Iain Hollingshead tests guyliner and manscara.

Hilary Alexander finds the best of the bunch during a credit crunch crisis.

Hilary Alexander hunts for printed jeans, plastic macs and loose shoulder pads.

Justine Picardie on shopping through the credit crunch.

Tamasin Day-Lewis belongs to an elite sisterhood of women who've never had their hair cut short. But is it now time for her to bow to the pressures of age and fashion? Plus stylist Luke Hersheson...

Being the lone female in a house full of boys can really go to a woman's head, writes Meg Wolitzer.

Richard Nicoll collaborates with Thomas Pink for their third designer collection, writes Hilary Alexander.

Hilary Alexander examines Evgeny Lebedev, the latest billionaire to hand out generous donations to the fashion industry...

Giles Deacon must be selling by the bucket load as high street chain New Look are just about to launch his fifth collaboration.

Fashion designer Amanda Wakeley has taken a step forward in her design house by recently launching her first ever collection of shoes.

The Princess Royal is not the only one to recycle her clothes, says Rosie Millard

Resourceful fashionistas are updating their wardrobes with ribbons, lace and jewellery. Sarah Mower threads her needle.

Even if you don't leave Britain this summer, you can look as though you have by adopting summer's ethnic trend, says Hilary Alexander.

Hilary Alexander recommends ethnic chic to sun-seekers.

Justine Picardie on the perfect summer ballet pumps.

The fashion designer Sir Paul Smith suggests ways for a man to improve the cut of his jib.

How do designers dress their children? Are they like a stylish mini-me, or does anything go? Jo Craven asks fashion's proud parents whether it's jeans in the genes or couture by nurture.

Mica Paris hosted the 2008 UK Jewellery Awards last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel.