When John Galliano was appointed design chief of Givenchy, the fashion world knew irrevocable changes were afoot. And here was the rub: it was an Englishman who did the honours. Three years ago, the slumbering world of Parisian haute couture witnessed a chain of momentous events that shook the establishment and walloped it into the [...]

The clothes themselves are hand-cut, beaded, feathered, embroidered, then over-embroidered by the world’s most skilled craftspeople using the finest materials. The rarefied world of haute couture often throws up the most powerful imagery This is, after all, fashion with no expense spared Designers work without budgetary constraints. Neither do they have to turn their attention [...]

After the initial celebration, those with satisfactory grades who want to enter higher education will have to start thinking about their courses, which begin in a matter of weeks. Of the recent split-income launches, Henderson Geared Income & Growth and Framlington Second Dual trusts, both with yields in excess of 9 per cent and around [...]

These, however, can be offset against tax.As more people take up the home-working option, houses are beginning to be designed to include a dedicated work space.When a development of loft apartments in Tabernacle Street, London, EC2, was launched at the end of last year with 15 units out of 23 being available for both residential [...]

Whisk the egg yolks until thick in another bowl and then add the fruit puree to them Beat together until thoroughly blended. A gentle temperature and a keen eye are the key here.250g fresh raspberries300ml double cream3tbsp caster sugar3dsp creme de framboise (similar to the creme de cassis that one uses to make the drink [...]

Only about 1/4in of foamed milk is added to the top in an airy peak to give the drink a lift It’s the perfect long, milky breakfast coffee. A cold coffee concentrate is blended with ice cubes and skimmed milk into a thick, deceptively creamy but low-fat drink.Caffe latteFor a grande latte, two shots of [...]