A new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here Viva explores how Chanel revolutionised women's fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever.

The company will make the services available on Airbus A340-500s and A380s and Boeing's 777-300ER models.

Lagerfeld's shows are never presented on anything less than the grandest scale but, even so, such an ostentatious display of wealth and power was breathtaking.

Stay ahead of the game with some of the key trends and moments from the latest international fashion weeks.

French counter-terrorism investigators arrested 12 people in two separate raids this morning.

If anyone can be credited with the return of so-called 'real' clothes to the catwalk then it is the British-born designer, Phoebe Philo.

Sarkozy has back to wall as spread of al Qaeda terror group in France's ex-colonies hits region.

If wine had a personality, pinot noir's would be strangely alluring while requiring occasional therapy.

Dan Carter has been accused of asking for "crazy money" by Toulon rugby club owner Mourad Boudjellal.

Call them old-fashioned, but these nudists just want good, clean fun in the sun.

Former Penrith star Craig Gower is investigating a surprise return to the NRL with Canberra or Parramatta.

Flight-deck error, inadequate training and a maintenance slip caused the crash of an Air NZ jet, France's air safety board has determined.

President Nicolas Sarkozy was accused by France's most prestigious newspaper of illegally using the counter-intelligence service to muzzle the press.

Conquering five cities in three countries over six days with nary a sword, stallion nor aircraft in sight can take it out of a girl.

French jeweller Thierry Martin has just been appointed head designer at leading Australian jewellers Fairfax & Roberts. On the eve of his trip to New Zealand he talks about his life-long affair with creating beautiful jewellery.

Rating: 5/5 Verdict: A jailhouse masterpiece.

Jacques Audiard, director of A Prophet, wants his audiences to feel empathy with characters who have committed reprehensible acts, writes Peter Calder