Prada brings artistic spirit into Milan’s industrial centre

Former distillery to become city’s newest and largest gallery of contemporary art

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

Eight Christmas party looks for men

From the office party to a big night out with friends, here are eight ways to spruce up your partywear this season without resorting to black tie

Louis Vuitton playing with Shapes/ Pierre Paulin, 1972

This long-lost, one-of-a-kind project had never actually been realized. “One expects from a designer a practical object with, if possible, a touch of poetry and elegance”.- Pierre Paulin At 2014 Design Miami/, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Louis Vuitton presented a major architectural exhibition. In a satellite exhibition, Louis Vuitton has brought … Read more