Pink is still the first colour with which girls gender-identify and can be a rallying hue, writes Rachel Marie Walsh.

Christy Turlington will front Yves Saint Laurant's upcoming Autumn/Winter campaign, taking over from German beauty Claudia Schiffer, who starred in their most recent series of advertisements.

French Vogue has bucked industry pressure by devoting its December issue to Kate Moss, who lost several lucrative advertising contracts after tabloids published pictures showing the model apparently snorting cocaine.

Fashion group Marchpole today said it was close to adding to its wardrobe of haute couture brands after posting a 79% hike in annual profits.