The science of mixing mind-blowing cocktails
A guide from 1948 still contains the best advice about cocktail-making – but modern mixologists use plenty of 21st-century science, too. Is all that effort worth it?
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Nicole Farhi and fashion’s great disappearing acts
Like Calvin Klein, Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela before her, Nicole Farhi – the designer turned sculptor – has proclaimed that she will never return to fashion. For some, though, a return is inevitable
Can’t afford to fly in a luxury jet? How empty-legs deals make it possible
After flying their super-rich customers off to exclusive haunts, private charter firms have found a way to earn extra money on the otherwise empty return journeys
Sales of shark fin in China drop by up to 70%
Traditionally a symbol of wealth and luxury, public attitidues towards shark fin are changing in China, according to a new report
Made for you: Prada’s customised shoes and the rise of personalised fashion
Tailor-made brogues, customised silk scarves, monogrammed trunks – personalisation is big news at luxury brands and on the high street, as customers are increasingly enjoying taking control
Hermès’ artistic director leaves after four years
Christophe
Lemaire, the artistic director of Hermès, has just announced he will be leaving the French fashion house after four years. Now, all eyes are on who will take over next