Anna Hu, the ‘haute’ jewellery maestro of the 21st Century

    by Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline Taylor   Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is also the time for the big Haute Joaillerie talents to present their high creations to the world on the prestigious Place Vendôme – the place to be for the finest jewellery names in the world. The Ritz Hotel always hosts … Read more

All eyes on Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle – an essential for discerning collectors

    Throughout the summer, Harrods’ Fine Watches will play host to an exhibition by Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1755. According to Harrods’. the exhibition was curated to explore the emotions intrinsically linked to the world of haute horlogerie: “the desire sparked by a shade of blue that … Read more

Virgil Abloh: the red-hot renaissance man shaking up fashion

Virgil Abloh is fashion’s hottest designer. We meet the man whose orange brick has people queuing round the block

Saype’s grassy graffiti: meet the street-art sensation who sprays mountains

The French artist’s giant biodegradable artworks adorn fields, are best seen by drones and last only days. Now, Guardian readers can get their hands on them

Venice Biennale 2019 review – preaching to the converted

There is much to praise from Ghana, India, France, and a stunning international pavilion. Less admirable is a true horror on the Arsenale…

10 of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe

Nothing quite beats the romance of travelling on a steam train or shunting through mountains. These rides showcase Europe’s spectacular landscapes