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…
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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’
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
Heel appeal: how the sexy shoe became the new status quo
The catwalk has recently favoured outrage over allure. But now, whether it’s the Duchess of Cambridge’s vertiginous Pradas or Rihanna’s beloved rhinestone Saint Laurent boots, high heels are back
Haute on the high street: the best designer collaborations this autumn
Want catwalk looks at pocket-money prices? From JW Anderson at Uniqlo to Erdem for H&M, here are the collections to note for next season