Easy luxury is at the heart of a Lanvin collection but there was something almost stern in a knee-length coat tied tightly at the waist.

The reign of the kilo as we know it may be about to come to an end.

The Dublin political world was in ferment yesterday as the junior partner in the doomed administration pulled its ministers out of government.

Hop to it - the Year of the Rabbit is almost here. Karyn Scherer goes seeking guidance on what's in our stars.

Decadent, creamy and delicious, cheesecake has been tempting diners for centuries.

Don is the editor of Thirst magazine.

This week, the British Government has given its rubber stamp to two quite unique parenting ideas, writes Dita De Boni.

Ubiquitous pop warbler Lady Gaga has teased her fans with a preview of a track from her upcoming album 'Born This Way'.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the French capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.

Nathan Outlaw has overtaken Britain's best-known fish chef and his former mentor - at least in the culinary stakes.

The Silver Ferns have completed a clean sweep in their three test series against England, winning the third match in London this morning.

A lavish new yacht modelled on a section of Monte Carlo gives new meaning to the term 'floating city'.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.

Graham Reid looks at innovative architecture - modern and historic.

Italian magistrates yesterday sought to prise open the private financial accounts of Premier Silvio Berlusconi.

The French Government may have made a major error of judgment by helping Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali stay in power for so long.

For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.