What would we do without the humble jean, eh? Besides the, ahem, tracksuit bottom, it's been a pretty solid wardrobe staple this year when the world's seemed topsy turvy and the furthest commute ...

A reader asks how to learn to live with distressed denim, a trend that shows no sign of letting up. By Vanessa Friedman I am perplexed by the ripped jeans looks. What initially seemed to be a fad has ...