Tristan Tzara exhibition: the man who made Dada

A show in Strasbourg explores the life of the influential 20th century poet, art writer and collector

Wrap it up, guys: scarf semantics for men

What with it being cold and windy, scarves are likely to be in your ‘essential’ wardrobe. How to tie yours depends on your mood – and your muse. From Idris Elba to Count von Bismarck, here are four ways

The Paris climate summit at a glance

Get up to speed on the most important climate change event ever with our bite-size guide

Norman Foster: ‘I have no power as an architect, none whatsoever’

Ahead of a major urban design conference, the architect says we must plan for a more sustainable lifestyle – and discusses his disappointment at the likely rejection of his Thames Hub airport

Forget the LBD: why you need a little velvet dress this season

There’s been a velvet revolution on the catwalk for autumn/winter and now it’s taking over the high street