How reusable water bottles became the new tote bag
From Love Island to Glastonbury, millennials are driving the trend for reusable bottles far beyond the gym this summer
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Haute mess: how the scruffy trench became fashion’s favourite coat
Once beloved of Columbo and Clouseau, the trenchcoat is enjoying a revival thanks to Rihanna and Vetements. Just remember to keep it creased
The secrets of a maitre d’: what it’s really like feeding the 1%
The gatekeeper at a top London restaurant reveals which guests are likely to be blacklisted, how to get a table without booking – and why you will never be seated next to Adele
Why the ‘best cities to live in’ list rewards the safe and the clean
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on the world’s most liveable cities is a go-to overview of desirable cycle lanes and botanic gardens, but where’s all the fun?
Second nature: five designers inspired by plants
Harking back to the Victorian era, these designers are breathing new life into botanical illustration. By Emma Love
Not heard Nirvana? Nevermind … How fashion co-opted the band T-shirt
It used to be that if you liked the music, you got the T-shirt. Now, the band T-shirt is a fashion trend all on its own – whether you like what it stands for or not