View all the catwalk photos of the Ralph Lauren men's autumn (fall) / winter 2013 showing. Read the article to see the full gallery.

Wool may be the safe option, but velvet is the sexualised one. And while it's been a trend for several years running, fall 2012 and beyond sees new bolder interpretations along with the safer staples. Read on for the full report on this plushly textured fabric of choice for the colder season.

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 Ralph Lauren spring / summer 2013 showing at New York fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the photos of the beauty & make-up at the Ralph Lauren spring / summer 2013 showing at New York fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the detailed photos of the Ralph Lauren spring / summer 2013 showing at New York fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the catwalk photos of the Ralph Lauren spring / summer 2013 showing at New York fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

Ralph Lauren’s spring / summer 2013 collection rocked New York fashion week (NYFW) with its typical gentlemanly swagger but with a surprisingly strong shout-out to perhaps the most unappreciated neutral: brown. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Amongst the leather, linen, and wool creations were a number of brown-coloured designs, from zip-up biker jackets to crew neck sweaters. In the latter outfit, brown actually dominated the entire…

Why are designer sunglasses so expensive? Is it purely the prestige of a well-known name, or are they better quality, making them worth the spend? Of course there’s a high degree of subjective opinion here: whether something is ‘worth’ spending money on has much to do with the pleasure you take in the product. But to help inform the decision, it’s worth knowing what the…

If you think hats are just for keeping warm or saving you on bad hair days, think again: come fall / winter 2012 the hat becomes a style necessity. Stay warm and stylish by channeling everything from cowboys to Cossacks. Read on for the full report.