The Burberry Menswear flagship store put on a remarkable and memorable preview for the London Collections: Men. Hosted by Harry Treadaway and with the glitterati list consisting of Natalie Massenet and Tiny Tempah, the only menswear store in the UK, located in Knightsbridge, saw hundreds of fashion savvy folk flocking through the great doors.

Why eBay has become a ‘fast fashion graveyard’, especially in the realm of limited edition designer collaborations; the rise of the ironic hipster, and how to live without irony; and tips for men on dressing for the holiday season. After the break, 5 weekend reads.

Ponytails are a constant hairstyle – they’re never out. But so many of 2013′s hairstyles are built upon these evergreens, reinterpreting them into new and relevant styles. From the hassle-free to the sumptuous, from the daytime to the evening, the low ponytail is amongst the hairstyles to master for your spring 2013 fashion repertoire. But not any low ponytail will suffice. After the break we’ll…

What are men afraid of, and are those fears born of evolution? Is it time to give up the designer/high street collaborations, and give ‘democratisation of fashion’ a rest? Plus, taking a view of Israel to the world that goes beyond the politics. View our 5 weekend reads after the break.

In our manifesto on the curated wardrobe we defined a new vision of luxury in which less equals more. But when we talk about less we mean fewer items of better quality. Statistics are backing up what we’ve long known in our gut feelings: fast-fashion is getting tired. Retailers such as Zara and H&M are responding to drives from customer for better quality product, even…

If you think a 1920s fashion revival means you have to get decked out in fringing, feathers and a Louise Brooks bob, think again: that's not what it's all about this fall. Instead we're taking subtle inspiration from particular elements including outerwear and suiting. Read on for the full report.

View all the photos from backstage at the Mark Fast spring / summer 2013 showing at London fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the detailed photos of the Mark Fast spring / summer 2013 showing at London fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the alternative-angle photos of the Mark Fast spring / summer 2013 showing at London fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the catwalk photos of the Mark Fast spring / summer 2013 showing at London fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.