The billion-dollar palaces of Apple, Facebook and Google

From California to London, the tech giants are employing top architects to build spectacular symbols of their immense global power. But they have their critics…

Wake up and smell the concrete: the rise of alt perfumes

From Comme des Garçons to Christopher Shannon, 2017’s scents are inspired by anything from building materials to milk teeth. Do their bouquets live up to the hype?

Simulators, e-gamers and robot-cars: the bold new horizons of motor sport

Emphasis on simulator work in motor sport means more drivers will emerge from the gaming scene – if they can conquer problems over the lack of ‘fear of death’

50 best summer wines for 2017

Drinks for a barbecue, a posh dinner – or just something to uncork on a lazy sunny afternoon? Here are the perfect choices for every budget

Christie’s reports soaring sales of £10m-plus art

Auction house is boosted by Asian demand as well as lots including £44m Brancusi and £36m Beckmann in first half of year

Pirelli’s all-black calendar: ‘Any girl should be able to have their own fairytale’

Diversity takes centre stage as Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Whoopi Goldberg and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs feature in Tim Walker and Edward Enninful’s twisted version of Alice in Wonderland