Kaftans, round sunglasses and Dior: how the Royals won fashion

A reworked exhibition, looking at the progressive fashions of Princess Margaret, Princess Diana and the Queen over the years, proves how these three royals were style leaders

Luxury British Brands of Tomorrow: Walpole’s 12 trailblazing innovators

Luxury Brands of Tomorrow programme by Walpole. Always keen to support emerging British talent, UK luxury brands association Walpole revealed the 2016 selections for the Brands of Tomorrow programme. The 2016 line-up announces those trailblazing innovators who have caught the attention of the world of luxury, considered to be paving the way for generations to … Read more

Rolex Enterprise Awards Jury for 40th anniversary year

Rolex has announced the names of the renowned scientists, environmentalists, innovators and explorers who will comprise the Jury to choose the 10 winners of a commemorative edition of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The 2016 series of the Awards marks the 40th anniversary of this international philanthropic programme that has given vital support to 130 … Read more

From baroque to bling: how France became king of high style

In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy

‘I have the best job in the world’. Meet the alcohol alchemist

Sian Anderson designs new drinks ranges for Diageo. She explains the link between science and creativity and why her team is like a big family