An amethyst Birkin estimated at £22,000 is leading Sotheby’s Hermès Handbags sale

    Hermès bag could turn out to be a wise investment. The White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Hermes Birkin with 18K gold and diamond hardware is one of the most valuable handbags in the world. A new Hermès Handbags auction can bring new records for Birkin and Kelly bags, two of the Hermès’ most … Read more

Mountain maestros: the Alpine retreat that stages world-class concerts

At Schloss Elmau in southern Germany top classical musicians ‘play to stay’, so guests can enjoy performances between spa sessions, yoga and amazing views

It’s ironic, but gaming can be an escape from our hyper-connected, screen-filled life

Gaming requires my full focus and is one of the few activities that doesn’t encourage me to check my phone every five minutes

The latest trend in skincare: anti-pollution makeup sales soar

As city air becomes more toxic, sales of a new type of product are booming

Squaring up: how Insta-fashion is changing the way we shop

Instagram has become the window display for a new generation of savvy shoppers – and it’s changing the way we consume style, for good and bad. Leah Harper meets some of the pioneers at the forefront of Insta-fashion

Easter chocolate rated by Tamal Ray and Liam Charles: ‘It’s a bougie Creme Egg!’

The Guardian bakers both have a sweet tooth, so they ate eggs and bunnies till they dropped. Which did they rate and hate?