10 of the best European cities for art nouveau

Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings

My fashion and other animals: why flamingos and leopards are in this spring

The covers and campaigns for the new season are awash with big cats, pink birds and bouncy marsupials. What does it all mean?

Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more

The evolution of men’s suits

Despite its classic appeal, the suit is constantly evolving. Christopher Breward measures up its sartorial impact and wonders how it will next reinvent itself

En-suite education: the unstoppable rise of luxury student housing

The UK’s student boom has seen a spate of new, expensive, high-spec studio flats for them to live in, even as local residents are desperate for affordable accommodation. From Coventry to Cambridge, are universities starting to resemble property developers – and does this help or hurt our cities?

Ivanka Trump, from model to mogul: inside the life of Donald’s daughter

The daughter of the real estate magnate has dedicated much of her professional life to the family business. Will his race for the White House help or hurt her?