Dark and strong, respectively, sum up the trends in this autumn’s womenswear and menswear, which you can preview by watching our film montage of this season’s catwalk collections.

Also caught on film are design deities Manolo Blahník and Alberto Alessi. In our video interviews, Manolo tells us about his diverse influences and his new in-store boutique, while Signor Alessi chats about renovating his Tuscan farmhouse and pushing the boundaries of design.

With this issue of the app, you can also get creative on screen by colour-customising some classic Manolos – and there’s the chance of winning a pair – and Dolce & Gabbana’s Lace Collection joins our virtual beauty tester, The Make-up Studio.

Add to this tips on the best summer wines and how to wear scarlet plus elegant women’s watches and Chanel’s leonine sautoir. It's the most fashionable fun you can have with an iPad.