From grilled cheese sandwiches with gherkins to champagne saucers: what’s hot and what’s not this week

Say yes: Puma’s Arsène Wenger coat, Maharishi, Giorgio Armani lip maestro. Say no: the backwards soul patch, power suits, to-do lists, unnecessary covers

Should I worry about cheap cashmere?

Just about every clothing supplier out there is offering deals on cashmere, including the cheap ones. Should I be concerned?

If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk

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Un soir a L’Opera with Guerlain

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Ninth Annual Women of Worth shines a spotlight on women making a difference in the world through volunteerism

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