Vintage wedding dresses on display at the V&A’s Wedding Dresses 1775-2014. Designers Charles James, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Charles Frederick Worth, Norman Hartnell, Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang are offering a panorama of wedding fashion over the last two centuries in the a exhibition opened at Victoria & Albert Museum London, one of world’s … Read more
He was the boy who brought Harry Potter to life – and feared he’d killed his own career in the process. Daniel Radcliffe talks about hairy legs, growing up in the spotlight, and why he never watches the films that made him famous
A windfall is an extremely rare and exciting occasion, worthy of considerable celebration. If Lady Luck has recently rooted for you, perhaps it’s time to splash a portion of your cash on a luxury treat or two. Depending on the size of your well-won stash, why not consider a few of the following ideas for … Read more
Chinese tea has a long history and it is sometimes praised like gold. A pot of Pu’er fermented tea, usually accompanies dim sum, while milk tea, served iced or hot, is ubiquitous. There is profound meaning behind every step of the production process, from harvesting the tea leaves to tasting the result. It is no … Read more
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)
Demographics, mobile phones and rising wealth are helping emerging regions catch up with mature online markets