In Brief

The most iconic outfits of 2016

From Melania Trump's pussy-bow silk shirt to Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday frock

20 Dec 2016

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Why Penelope Cruz is an expert in Chanel, both on and off-screen

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The big interview

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The naked dress in Y/Project’s catwalk collection at Paris Fashion Week

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Why we’re talking about . . .

The naked dress: feminist fashion or novelty ‘nude’ apron?

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Podcasts

Will fast fashion ever slow down?

Are we heading for World War Three?

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Today’s big question

What happened to Logan Mwangi?

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Today’s big question

Nato vs. Russia: who would win in a war?

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The most iconic outfits of 2016

From Melania Trump's pussy-bow silk shirt to Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday frock

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