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A creative coterie of British actresses, models and musicians have played a pivotal role in Chanel’s story – influencing iconic campaigns and crafting a community of empowered women

As the international phenomenon that is Downton Abbey comes to a conclusion, the on-screen sisters and real-life friends Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael reflect on the evolution of the beloved series and what the final film holds for the Crawleys

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

It’s astonishing to me how lucky I’ve been – because it is luck; of course it is!’ says Celia Imrie, beaming, as she holds up the Raindance Icon Award she picked up in London the night before. With he

‘I WASTED 17 YEARS WITH VANESSA’ Ben Ofoedu, 53, has let rip at his ex, Vanessa Feltz, after tying the knot in a star-studded wedding with new partner Vanessa Brown – who he calls ‘Vanessa 2.0’ – just

Its dazzling catwalk shows and glitzy events take months to create, and these women are at the heart of making LFW unforgettable