Celebrity chefs turn conglomerate: the rise of the $1b restaurant
There are many temptations for celebrated chefs to pair up with the big restaurant groups. But is the trend good for the food?
Menswear goes random
If the world seems to be increasingly incoherent, the spring/summer 2018 collections in London, Milan and Paris suggest menswear is following suit.
All you need for a fabulous week: the Life and Leisure list
A touch of glamour (and the fabulously not practical) is just the ticket this week.
A skipping rope and seven outfits: perfect the art of packing
From flight attendants to corporate executives, frequent flyers know best about what to pack and how to pack it.
Smart sunnies to help you focus
An Italian eyewear brand has teamed up with boffins to launch smart glasses that help you unwind and improve your concentration.
Splash out and banish the winter blues
Grisly days are made far more bearable with a touch of glitz, a crackling fire and one-of-a-kind luxurious pieces.
Under wraps at Max Mara
From creating a fashion basic to devising a complete wardrobe, luxury label Max Mara has expanded across the world.
Cyclewear gets fashionable
An emphasis on individuality means there's a lot more choice for today's image-conscious cyclists. Even Paul Smith is on board.
How much should you pay for a real barber's haircut?
A great haircut is its own reward, but navigating the sliding scale of cost can be a nightmare.
Oz menswear struts its stuff
Eight of our hottest designers shake up traditional notions of menswear at Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence, the biggest trade show in the bu...
How clothes can be revolutionary
Clothes are crucial to our sense of identity. Which is why being stripped of them is so humiliating.
