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AS ELLE CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY, WE ASK: WHAT WILL THE INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE IN 40 YEARS’ TIME? WE SPOTLIGHT THE WOMEN WHO WILL HAVE A HAND IN SHAPING ITS NEXT ERA

There’s a new energy on the high street, and it’s cultivated by a crop of smart, stylish women prompting us to take a fresh look at the brands we think we know. Here, they reveal the secrets to their success, and where they get their own style inspo

As the Roman luxury-fashion house celebrates its centenary, the two women at its helm talk to Sasha Slater about the brand’s spectacular growth, its long-standing matriarchal legacy and the enduring power of family

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A complex childhood and a difficult first marriage were mere stumbling blocks on the road to success for the singer-songwriter and global superstar. She talks to Frances Hedges about overcoming adversity, embracing her diva reputation and why she’s proud to be producing music that comes from the heart

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight