Prada brings artistic spirit into Milan’s industrial centre

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

Frédéric Jouvenot Surya – the world’s first watch to show the hours by means of 12 jumping petals

Frédéric Jouvenot‘s new creation reveals time by blossoming sapphires. Frédéric Jouvenot, one of the most gifted watchmakers of today and a refined aesthete who draws inspiration form art, nature and architecture, graces the Fine Watchmaking garden with the blossoming of an unprecedented complication: Surya, the world’s first watch to show the hours by means of 12 … Read more

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

Un soir a L’Opera with Guerlain

All the refinement of a golden case to slip into it evening minaudiere. Lights down, curtains up, and let the show begin! A magical night at the opera is about to start with Guerlain’s Christmas collection called “UN SOIR À L’OPÉRA” “Petrouchka“, Guerlain’s latest palette, makes a presence on stage with five finely iridescent eyeshadow … Read more

256 bit encrypted Brikk Lux iPhone 6 Secure promises private and untraceable communication

The Lux iPhone 6 Plus in 24k yellow gold with diamond logo by Brikk. If your correspondence may be the target of interception by third parties, take a look a new device from Brikk, a phone making encrypted calls with no communication record.Los Angeles- based luxury technology-driven brand Brikk announced the Lux iPhone 6 Secure. … Read more