Masters of Style

He's a revered fashion writer, known for having his fingers firmly on the pulse. As well as being a writer, teacher (of John Galliano's, amongst others) and an MBE, Colin McDowell is the curator of the new Masters of Style exhibition at Somerset House. We catch up with him to celebrate 150 years of Italy as a unified nation through a series of the country's most arresting fashion photography from Armani, Prada, Missoni, D&G, Ferragamo and Gucci. Runs until 14 August. Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, www.somersethouse.org.uk