Art galleries: the last refuge of the cultural window-shopper

While bookstores and record shops close their doors, squeezed out by the online competition, the gallery still offers something the internet can’t: real-life art

Milan Fashion Week: Gucci’s smart revamp ensures brain over brawn

Alessandro Michele, the brand’s new creative director, begins work by discarding traditional glitz with a pared back, philosophically influenced womenswear show

Information, convenience and entertainment key for luxury brands

With technology changing the way we shop so significantly, luxury retailers will have to adapt their approach to stay relevant

Top 10 holiday apartments and villas in Havana

Havana now has a host of privately rented holiday apartments and villas that are packed with character and home comforts, and a step up from Cuba’s friendly but basic casa particulares

Venom library to store poison from Australia’s deadliest creatures

Snakes, blue-ringed octopus, spiders, scorpions and platypus among species to be included in Australia’s first dedicated venom storage facility

Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?

Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?