Bagging a return – why the Hermes Birkin handbag is the best investment

Study shows the £150,000 Hermes bag averaged a 14.2% annual return since 1980 beating the S&P 500 index and gold. The only problem is getting your hands on one

The most unmissable culture of 2016

Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year

Functional Fitness Furniture. Rowing as it should be.

Looking for a way to burn off those extra pounds? These sustainably sourced, American made rowing machines work 84% of your muscles while providing you with the sound and feel of an on-water rowing experience. The WaterRower’s patented WaterFlywheel has been designed to emulate the dynamics of a boat moving through water. In doing so … Read more

Meet the future stars of sustainable fashion

From repurposed fishing nets to restored leather and everlasting denim, these young designers are creating clothes with ethics woven in. Tamsin Blanchard introduces five Bright New Things

Frank Gehry Major Retrospective at LACMA

One of the world’s most celebrated and innovative architects on view at LACMA: Frank Gehry. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents the United States premiere of Frank Gehry, a major retrospective examining the prolific body of work of one of the world’s most celebrated and innovative architects. Canadian-born, Los Angeles–based architect Frank … Read more