Masters and machines: the best art and architecture of 2019

Van Gogh comes to London, Keith Haring scribbles over Liverpool, Jean Nouvel gets weird in Qatar, and the V&A hits top gear

The best cheese in the world is running out fast. What should we eat instead?

The winner of this year’s World Cheese awards is made by a Norwegian farmer with only 12 cows. While you’re waiting for next year’s batch, here are some alternatives

The cult of ‘smellness’: what’s behind the extraordinary rise in sales of scented candles?

One website has seen a 180% spike in sales – and it’s not just the luxury end of the market that is booming

The quest for a perfect panettone

The thrice-risen Italian favourite is now a seasonal staple in the UK. But can new fanciful flavours beat the golden, fruit-studded classic?

A guide to party dressing for men: velvet, dicky bows – and mortarboards

Whether you channel Timothée Chalamet in a tux or keep it casual à la Ralph Lauren in jeans, there are plenty of glad rag options on the high street. Here are six looks to consider

How to dress for Christmas 2018: hope, loveheart earrings and the perfect winter skirt length

This festive season is all about optimism. Cross your fingers for Santa to bring you a tuxedo dress