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The collapse in international travel, notably a lack of Chinese tourists in western capitals, cost the industry £10 billion last year and may do the same or worse this year, analysts estimate. And the glut of stock exposed by lockdown has revealed fashion’s dirty secret: it is based on overproduction, excessive resources and cheap labour. “The situation is worse than Sars, 9/11 and the global financial crisis put together,” says John Hooks, former right-hand man to Giorgio Armani and Ra...

Hughs Comments Hello Hugh......... Back in late November I was searching for info on my Grandfather KIA in WW1.   You spotted my search and suggested I try Bethany Burrows.  It appears she didnt see my original request but succeeded in contacting her just yesterday.   She has supplied so much info to me in space of a few hours.........unbelievable !    So I just wanted to say thanks so very much for your suggestion Hugh.   Wonderful site this. At 0:16 on November 25, 2020, Thanks Hugh...

How to be a more considerate shopper without breaking the bank  Buying fewer clothes that will last longer can make you an eco-angel Alyson Walsh, the considerate shopper Credit: Claire Pepper One question I am asked repeatedly is “why is sustainable fashion so expensive?” I’m sure that’s an issue on many readers’ lips as they study this photograph of me wearing a designer coat costing more than £700. “When you consider the skills in play and stages involved – from the growing a...

Here is the second part of our Review of the Year: JULY A WINCHESTER woman has been crowned the winner of this year’s Great British Sewing Bee. Clare Bradley beat stiff competition and impressed judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant to be awarded the title in the BBC One show. Upon being announced as the winner, she said: “I feel really surprised. Crikey. I do hold myself to high standards and because other things I have gone in for are things I have trained for like exams and more ex...

You cant go out tonight, so whats on TV? As Britons face ringing in the new year from the sofa, Femail reveals your viewing options from celebrity quiz show specials to the traditional Hogmanay countdown Britons are facing ringing in New Year in the living room amidst Covid-19 crisis, with millions stuck inside   Many across the UK will be settling onto the sofa to celebrate Hogmanay at home after being placed in Tier 4  From quiz shows to comedy specials, there is plenty on TV to keep the w...

The Masked Singer is one of the gems for today... The Masked Singer is back for another series, while The Repair Shop and The Great British Sewing Bee return for festive specials. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss tonight.  Our hand-selected recommendations for what’s on TV tonight include three TV shows, a film and the latest trending need-to-binge-on-now box set  Keep up to date with the latest soap spoiler storylines on TV tonight with our daily soap synopsis  What’s on TV tonight ...

The Big Fat Quiz of the Year Channel 4, 9.05pm What a 12 months it has been, and host Jimmy Carr will have no shortage of grim themes to choose from as he drills celebrity teams on the ins and outs of 2020. With Stacey Solomon, Richard Ayoade, Joe Lycett, David Mitchell, James Acaster and Maya Jama. December 27 RTÉ One, 6.30pm In advance of a new season, Nicky Byrne and Jennifer Zamparelli look back at some of the dance show’s highlights over the past few years, with brilliant and comic co...

Many summers ago, I was lucky enough to meet Prince Charles. It was a hot July day at the heir to the thrones Highgrove estate, so Charles had elected to wear his favourite cream linen suit, handmade by Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard. Up close, it was clear the suit wasnt a new purchase. Threadbare cuffs, thinning elbows, premium points of wear and tear had all been lovingly repaired to the Princes personal specification. However, the beautifully executed, virtually invisible stitches an...

All Creatures Great And Small: Christmas Special This drama series about vets in the chocolate-box Yorkshire Dales is first-class comfort viewing (Callum Woodhouse, above)  This drama series about vets in the chocolate-box Yorkshire Dales is first-class comfort viewing. It’s Christmas Eve and James is trying to come to terms with the fact that Helen is marrying Hugh in the morning – although she doesn’t seem very happy about it. Tuesday 22, Channel 5, 9pm   Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy ...