Art books to self-isolate with, from Patti Smith to Lucian Freud – the week in art

Picasso’s inner beast, a sizzling take on Bacon and Buñuel’s last breath are among our art biographies to curl up with – all in your weekly dispatch

The finest women’s perfumes we love: unique blends to delight the senses

      Focus your attention on the only thing you can control: yourself.   Your signature scent is waiting to be discovered. Rich notes will immediately seduce you and leave you hypnotized. Apply on pulse points to induce total surrender. Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum (50ml) This scent is inspired by the … Read more

Churchill’s Old War Office to be serviced by Raffles with branded residences, restaurants and spa

      The OWO Residences by Raffles will be the first Raffles-branded residences in the UK and Europe. The project is estimated to open in 2022. Raffles is a beloved brand with British roots, named after the British statesman and founder of Singapore, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. For Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive … Read more

A pinot for your thoughts: New Zealand’s red wine pioneers

New Zealand is deservedly known for its sauvignon blanc, but it also produces some cracking reds – particularly pinot noirs

Anish Kapoor: ‘Artists are not makers of luxury goods’

The artist on working with the world’s blackest substance, the troubled legacy of his Olympic sculpture and the state of the art world today

‘It’s a great look’: jewellery follows clothing into genderless fashion

Zayn Malik and Virgil Abloh are among male celebrities decking out their ears, necks and wrists