“A future always needs a past”: 10 years of the Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedes-Benz Museum’s first decade marked with anniversary programme. What date could be more appropriate for the launch of a major programme to mark the 10th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart? On 29 January 2016, it will be 130 years since Carl Benz registered the patent for his “gas engine-powered vehicle” back in 1886 … Read more

From the joy of capes to the great tights uprising: seven style lessons from couture

This season’s high-fashion shows have schooled us on hosiery, eggs and what the industry is determinedly calling ‘athevening’. Here’s everything we learned from the Paris catwalks

Directorless Dior proves it does not do turmoil in classic haute couture show

Three months after Raf Simons’ departure, show at Musée Rodin evokes Dior’s eternal muse: the spontaneous, relaxed Parisienne

Marc the Moment: Marc Jacobs Beauty Exclusive

“Beauty to me is in the unexpected – it’s what surprises you” – Marc Jacobs. In 2013, fashion designer Marc Jacobs expanded his beauty empire with the addition of color cosmetics, a complement to the creator’s signature fashion line Marc Jacobs, “aiming towards women that luxuriate in minimalistic couture”. This January, the collection debuted in UK. … Read more

Lotus 3-Eleven. Hypercar experience at super sports car prices

0-100km/h in 3 seconds and 0-100mph in 6 seconds. With this figures, the new Lotus 3-Eleven car has the credentials to keep up with a Ferrari. Produced in a strictly limited edition, the new model without windscreen, roof, and doors is the quickest production Lotus road car ever. The new vehicle features an all-new lightweight body, … Read more