Why young women are falling for M&S pants! Thought they were just reliable staples for women of a certain age? Incredibly, a third of Marks' underwear is now bought by under-30s

On a visit to my 31-year-old sister's garden for a barbecue a fortnight ago, her laundry rack was full of pretty knickers drying in the sun. When I took a glance at the labels, I was in for a shock. M&S!