The prince of crochet couture

Having sewing be part of my job was not something I ever thought would happen. I’m a writer, and that isn’t something you would connect with making clothes, but what I write about is cosplay, costume

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

Have you cheered on your favourite crochet designer lately? Crocheters love to make beautiful things, but it’s only possible with the help of designers who can dream up the ideas and crunch the number

The London-based designer is transforming his fine art into fashion — and fast garnering a starry fan base, writes Zoe Suen

PATRICK GRANT on how wartime wisdom inspires his passion for planet-friendly fashion

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