As a new play and V&A exhibition celebrating Alexander McQueen open in London, Rachel Marie Walsh looks at the life and style of the iconic designer.

IT’S A common misconception that the Eighties were all about shoulder pads and leg warmers, Dynasty and Duran Duran.

Bookmakers have made rock band Kaiser Chiefs favourites to win the 2005 Mercury Music Prize after the shortlist for this year's award were announced today.