What does a £495 pair of socks feel like?

Leading knitwear designer Falke has just launched a luxury pair of socks in time for Christmas. The only drawback? They cost £495. Luxury sock-lover Dean Kissick tries them on for size

Living vroom – the only place to park your supercar

The latest must-have feature for a luxury home? It’s livingroom with a showcase for your supercar

Peter Saville: the UK’s most famous graphic designer

He talks about the joy of Factory Records, hating the fashion industry and being sacked by the city of Manchester

Oscar de la Renta: the gowns and the gossip

Whether dressing stars from Sarah Jessica Parker to Amal Alamuddin or first ladies from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama, Oscar de la Renta was both an establishment favourite and a cult hero. The Oscars red carpet wouldn’t be the same without him. Guardian fashion writers celebrate his glittering life in fashion

Investing in sustainable agriculture by converting farms to ‘beyond organic’

A San-Francisco based fund aims to target conventional farms and make them sustainable while providing high returns to investors. Can it work?

Are Hermès Birkin handbags putting the ‘stink’ in stinking rich?

In spite of their hefty price tag, some Birkin bags are reportedly being returned to the luxury brand – for smelling of cannabis