Amsterdam to Paris in 90 minutes? Dutch tout hyperloop as future of travel

North Holland thinks unproven 600mph magnetic hovertrain could help replace air travel

Art books to self-isolate with, from Patti Smith to Lucian Freud – the week in art

Picasso’s inner beast, a sizzling take on Bacon and Buñuel’s last breath are among our art biographies to curl up with – all in your weekly dispatch

Louis XIII, The Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Louis have come together to capture the imprint of Time

    “Louis XIII Time Collection: Tribute to City of Lights – 1900” is a collectors’ piece to treasure forever and a must-have for all connoisseurs. A Masterpiece by three luxury French houses with a shared passion for arts and craftsmanship. Louis XIII Cognac Maison, The Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Louis have much in common: … Read more

Lanvin looks back to go forward in chic Paris fashion week show

Designer Bruno Sialelli draws on couture house’s rich history to deliver a solid collection

Dior’s Tuileries show in Paris looks back to the spirit of the 1970s

Designs use a sophisticated visual style to pitch the brand as conscious and engaged