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Maison Hermès names Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski as its new womenswear designer. French luxury maison Hermès has named Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski as its new womenswear designer. “A native French talent with international experience,” Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski will take the place of the outgoing designer Christophe Lemaire. “We welcome the arrival of Nadège. Her talent and her creative track record … Read more
A sixth more people are worth at least £2.2m than a year ago and demand for luxury goods is on the rise
The BFC Contemporary scheme will encourage new designers to focus on contemporary fashion instead of concentrating solely on the catwalk
If I no longer buy my Fairtrade coffee from a multinational chain. Instead, I’ve switched to a tiny independent. The coffee tastes great, but isn’t ethically certified. Is it better or worse?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
It is a new era of excitement and engagement about art and for art. Art business globally shows no signs of slowing down. Christie’s auction house reported record half year in the art sales, with 51 works of art being sold for over $10 million, and record breaking six months in Post-War & Contemporary Art. The … Read more
Her billionaire son is used to making the news, but when Eve Branson had to escape a fire on Necker island, it was she who made the headlines. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, Elizabeth Day meets her