From waiting lists to unboxing: the bizarre world of beauty Advent calendars

Forget chocolate – this year brands including Nars, Glossybox and Mac are counting down to Christmas with cosmetics. But are they really worth the (often hefty) pricetag?

Calming cuppa lifts fortunes for Fortnum & Mason

Venerable store brews £9.6m annual profit and says it’s all down to tea and biscuits

Diane von Furstenberg’s Tree of Love unveiled as 2018 Claridge’s Christmas Tree

  Claridge’s Christmas Tree has long been a festive Mayfair landmark, drawing visitors and Londoners alike to marvel at its magnificent design, which changes each year. This is the ninth year that Claridge’s has invited a distinguished guest to reinterpret the tree in their own distinctive style. One of the fashion world’s most influential creative … Read more

The ultimate in luxury gift-giving: the absolute finest in luxury products, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences

  Ranging from the Ultimate Wellness Retreat with Bodyism, a Paris Couture Week experience with Chopard, a private gem setting experience with Jaeger-LeCoutre, a bespoke shoe experience with Gianvito Rossi, the ultimate NET-A-PORTER beauty day out, in addition to the much-loved NET-A-PORTER subscription to a year’s worth of shoes, this holiday season, NET-A-PORTER offers the … Read more

Doll’s house by architect of MI6 HQ up for auction

Sir Terry Farrell’s son, who inspired design when he was eight, says he may bid for item

10 of the best coffee tables to buy online

Looking for flexible solutions, living room storage or stylish design? Here’s the perfect coffee table for you