The Chinese now Competing on La Place Vendôme!

      By Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline Taylor Paris Haute Joaillerie (High Jewellery) Week is attached to the Haute Couture Fashion Week so that high-end fashion clients visiting Paris can be tempted to purchase gorgeous jewellery to complement their dresses or vice versa. This year’s Fall/Winter 19/20 shows began on the 30th June so … Read more

Canadian Collector Acquires Majority of the Ultimate Sneaker Collection

    The shoes are the story, and the stories are in the shoes. Once the domain of a dedicated core of collectors and connoisseurs scattered in select U.S. cities, the culture of sneaker fashion has exploded to become a worldwide phenomenon, a new universal language of cool. Sotheby’s and Stadium Goods announced that all … Read more

Five of the best VR headsets

From the Oculus Quest and Valve’s pricey Vive Pro to Nintendo’s family-friendly kits, a guide to what’s on offer in the world of virtual reality

Stella McCartney: ‘It’s not like I’m here for an easy life’

The fashion designer talks about her latest collection, the creative frustrations of eco sequins – and why she’s not a fan of washing her bra

Breakfast taste test: the best smoothies and juices, mueslis and bacon butties

High-street breakfasts to eat on the go, tasted and rated by food writer Rosie Birkett