25 of the most unexpected items of 2020

From Dominic Cummings’ staff and milk frothers to Connell’s chain and – of course – face masks: how the stuff that people used, and occasionally bought, in 2020 tells the story of a year like no other

Refillable beauty: ‘Skincare is such a high consumption industry … but it doesn’t need to be’

What if beauty products came without packaging, like nuts at a wholefoods store? A new Australian beauty brand is giving the concept a go

‘Remember to smile with your eyes’: how to stay safe and look great in a face mask

Is it OK to tell someone else to wear one – and which style looks good on you? Over to the experts …

Twenty masks for all occasions

Lexus launches its first global digital cookbook, Culinary Perspectives

      Lexus hopes the automotive audience will embrace the opportunity to explore their own epicurean artisanship. In the first installment of the new Lexus Creates’ series, this unusual cookbook offers eight delectable recipes created by some of the automaker’s culinary partners. Lexus launches Culinary Perspectives, its first global digital cookbook. In its first … Read more

Safety first: the future of Britain’s restaurants

Eating out is back – but the changes facing both customers and staff are immense. How is the new normal shaping up?

Pulpex Limited: The World’s First Ever 100% Plastic Free Paper-based Spirits Bottle

    This ‘first-of-its-kind’ scalable paper-based bottle is designed and developed to be 100% plastic-free and expected to be fully recyclable. This bottle has the potential to be truly ground-breaking. Launch of ‘Pulpex Limited’ – a new partnership between Diageo and Pilot Lite to launch new spirits bottle made of paper. The bottle is made … Read more