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Conserve, reuse, retrofit, and recycle are prominent themes running across each 2020 Green Good Design winner

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    The 2020 Green Good Design Winners. For 2020, 100 product design, graphics, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning projects, together with visionary leaders, were awarded GREEN GOOD DESIGN from 20 nations. A sustainable Rado watch, medical equipment, lighting, a thermoelectric refrigerator, faucets and plumbing fixtures, home and office furniture, a power plant, transportation hubs, … Read more

Ai Weiwei: ‘An artist must be an activist’

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The Chinese artist answers questions from Observer readers and art world luminaries on creativity and protest, Chinese politics – and why he never cooks the same dish twice

Private view: our art critic’s favourite online galleries

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The world’s great art museums have closed their doors – but you can travel within their walls virtually to see treasures up close

Suit up in something special: Concept 009 Thom Browne

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    New Concepts @Nordstrom Men Launches Concept 009: Thom Browne.  Nordstrom is bringing a new fashion retail concept that combines traditional as well as unconventional tailoring to high-end store’s broader customer base. Sam Lobban, Nordstrom VP Designer Ready-to-Wear and New Concepts, introduces Concept 009: Thom Browne a celebration of menswear in its many forms. … Read more

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

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    “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

Totes amaze: Anya Hindmarch on her ‘plastic bag’ and eco-fashion

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The fashion designer’s famous bag inspired the world to say ‘no’ to plastic. Her new one takes direct action