Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online

From live-streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon

Italian shoe designer, Sergio Rossi, dies aged 84

One of world’s most respected cordwainers may have died from coronavirus in Cesena

Ai Weiwei: ‘An artist must be an activist’

The Chinese artist answers questions from Observer readers and art world luminaries on creativity and protest, Chinese politics – and why he never cooks the same dish twice

Suit up in something special: Concept 009 Thom Browne

    New Concepts @Nordstrom Men Launches Concept 009: Thom Browne.  Nordstrom is bringing a new fashion retail concept that combines traditional as well as unconventional tailoring to high-end store’s broader customer base. Sam Lobban, Nordstrom VP Designer Ready-to-Wear and New Concepts, introduces Concept 009: Thom Browne a celebration of menswear in its many forms. … Read more

The Travel Capsule: The Berluti x Globe-Trotter

    This season, Berluti collaborates with British hand-crafted luggage brand Globe-Trotter to create a Travel Capsule collection featuring for the first time Berluti’s SIGNATURE Canvas. Artistic Director Kris Van Assche’s aim was to create a collection with a shared philosophy. “At the heart of both our work are quality and know-how that have remained … Read more

Stella McCartney goes wild to drive home animal-free message

Paris show features wildlife costumes to emphasise the label’s planet-friendly ethos