Latest articles by Helen Russell
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How to get into fashion with Jane ShepherdsonShe's the woman who revamped Topshop, took on Philip Green (and won), and turned around the fortunes of affordable luxury womenswear brand Whistles. Fashion guru Jane Shepherdson shares her top five tips on how to get into the industry
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'Putting female talent forward will break the glass ceiling'Servane Mouazan is the founder of Ogunte, the organisation campaigning for a better world, powered by women. She tells Top Quality Designers Shopping her vision for the future of women in the workplace - and why compromise isn't an option
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The rise of the new careeristForget downshifting, marieclaire.co.uk’s new work survey reveals that today’s woman is all about ambition. It’s partly down to recession, and embracing the reality of work in today’s world. But it’s also about a new found focus and can-do attitude
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Get Top Quality Designers Shopping Magazine On Your Tablet Now!Your favourite must-have glossy fashion and features monthly magazine is now available as a digital edition - download Top Quality Designers Shopping magazine for your tablet now.
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Christian Grey to be played by porn star, says Bret Easton EllisAuthor and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis has revealed some insider information about the casting of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. So could EL James's Christian Grey be played by a relatively unknown former porn star?
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EXCLUSIVE! Top Quality Designers Shopping's GREAT Britain fashion shootTop Quality Designers Shopping has partnered with This is GREAT Britain to shoot the UK’s brightest stars in London’s most historic locations, from Karen Gillan at Number 10 Downing Street to Bonnie Wright in Westminster Abbey
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Marian Keyes EXCLUSIVE for Top Quality Designers ShoppingMarian Keyes is giving Top Quality Designers Shopping readers an exclusive taster of her new ebook, Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family, ahead of the release of her first novel in three years, The Mystery of Mercy Close
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EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Pendleton interviewWe chat exclusively to Olympic gold medalist Victoria Pendleton
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PICS! Cheryl Cole as you've never seen her before...Cheryl Cole has released stills from the video to her new single, Under The Sun. Introducing the singer's retro Sixties makeover...
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Lily Allen gets apology from soldier reported for racismIt looks as though the war of words might finally be over for the pregnant Smile singer as Lily Allen accepts an apology from the Twitter user she reported for racism
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Morocco: Town and CountryA long weekend in Morocco is a great antidote to London living - and a trip split between Riad El Fenn in Marrakech and Kasbah Tamadot in the mountains is the perfect blend of town and country
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Winning weekends: Beach volleyball in CroydeIs Olympics fever inspiring you to try a new sport? Or just do something active? Top Quality Designers Shopping goes for gold in the great British countryside
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Fine dining in AmershamIn the heart of Old Amersham there’s an unassuming converted cottage, smartly spruced up in heritage-green paint – and boasting the best food in Buckinghamshire. Welcome to Artichoke Restaurant
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Show report: Roland Mouret A/W'12The ballroom at the Westin hotel was transformed into a wood-panelled, old-school ski chalet...
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Show report: Nina Ricci A/W'12Walking up the candle-lit 'white carpet' to the Place de la Concord at sunset on day two of Paris Fashion Week, there was a nostalgic...
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Show report: Gareth Pugh A/W'12Gareth Pugh chose to unveil his Autumn/Winter collection in the less than salubrious surroundings of a disused garage in the Rue de Turenne on day one of Paris Fashion Week - the perfect setting for this tough, unflinching show
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Jessica's Extreme Beauty Perm ChallengeBored by her straight locks, Jessica Hough trials a new curling technique set to make perms popular again
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Show report: Roberto Cavalli A/W'12The Piazza San Babila was strewn with leopard-print roses (really) for the Roberto Cavalli show on day six of Milan Fashion Week
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Show report: Marni A/W'12Little red riding hood capes, cropped trousers and 'flatforms' made up the Marni Autumn/Winter show on day five of Milan Fashion Week
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Show report: Jil Sander A/W'12Raf Simons’ last show for Jil Sander after seven years as creative director was always going to be one to watch and his A/W'12 collection on day four of Milan Fashion Week proved a stunning farewell
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Show report: Emporio Armani A/W'12For standout Autumn/Winter pieces and sheer fashion heft, it had to be Emporio Armani on day four of Milan Fashion Week
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Show report: Aquascutum A/W'12Nothing cheers up a drizzly afternoon like a trip to The Savoy - and seeing Joanna Sykes in action with her third collection for Aquascutum at London Fashion Week was always going to be a sartorial treat. So what does Ms Sykes have in store for A/W'12? Find out, here
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Show report: Daks A/W'12Getting the fashion crowd up and at 'em for 9am on a cold Saturday morning was never going to be easy, but Sheila McKain-Waid lured us to Somerset House on day two of London Fashion Week with a warm and wintry collection
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Show report: Marc Jacobs A/W’12Mad hatters, buckled shoes and sparkly socks made up an eclectic fall collection from native New Yorker Marc Jacobs on day five of NYFW
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Show report: Tommy Hilfiger A/W'12The leather invitation to Tommy Hilfiger's A/W’12 collection at New York Fashion Week promised heritage, nostalgia and a heady return to the preppy days of 70s college campuses. He didn’t disappoint
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Show report: Diane Von Furstenberg A/W'12Battling through the melee on day four of New York Fashion Week, no one knew quite what to expect from the grande dame of eminently wearable yet occasionally conservative womenswear. We were in for a treat...
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Show report: DKNY A/W'12Donna Karan showed off her diffusion line's A/W'12 collection to a full house on a freezing day four of New York Fashion Week
