Can the burqa be stylish?
To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion
Editorial
Financial Times reaches highest circulation in its 125-year history
FT’s print sales are profitable for the first time
Polo and Fashion.Episode 2: The Polo Coat
The sport of Polo has contributed to several fashion designs which have survived the test of time. One of these is the Camel Hair Coat or Polo Coat. The Polo Coat refers to the loose-fitting overcoat that was originally worn by polo players at polo games either in between chukkers or at the end of … Read more
Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK
Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?
Edgar Allan Poe: dividing audiences for nearly two centuries
Many of his peers found his writing pretty hard to stomach. But, like us, they still read it
Hamburg’s answer to climate change
The German city is planning a green network that will cover 40% of the city area, contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city