Artistic Perfumery was back on the scene in Milan. The Scent of Excellence – Esxence. The 8th edition

International Artistic Perfumery was back on the scene in Milan, from 31 March to 3 April, with the eighth edition of Esxence – The Scent of Excellence. Once again in 2016, the appointment with olfactory and cosmetic culture offered four days of discovery of excellence in these two sectors to its audience of business visitors … Read more

Fur-free coats and wood heels: study a master’s in sustainable fashion

The shift is towards more ethical and sustainable practices in the manufacturing process, and a number of postgraduate courses are setting the trend

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

Ed Ruscha on Marcel Duchamp: ‘He was a guiding light’

When conceptual art’s godfather finally had a retrospective, it was in California – where a group of young artists welcomed him to a game of naked chess

Iconic Harrods storefront in complete darkness

Our actions today can change our tomorrow. Major London landmarks are set to plunge into darkness on Saturday 19th March 2016 at 8:30pm in aid of 2016 Earth Hour, an event created by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) that takes place each year in order to raise awareness of climate change. Imagine the iconic Harrods storefront … Read more