Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies
The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters
Guardian Weekly
Veuve Clicquot: the effervescent widow who gave us the champagne lifestyle
Married in a cellar and given Dom Pérignon’s book by the priest, Madame Clicquot’s verve made her business a success
Feathers and leathers: fashion houses give cycling a luxury makeover
From gold-plated forks to hand-crafted panniers, luxury goods retailers are adding bling to the bicycle
Ibiza unites against oil prospectors
The waters surrounding the Balearic party island are a world heritage site – and conservationists, politicians and tourist chiefs are adamant that plans to drill in the sea must be stopped
Jacuzzi, art deco theatre and leotards up for grabs in Spanish auction
About 1 million buyers sign up to bid online in Spanish inland revenue’s annual auction of assorted confiscated goods
The Life of the Automobile by Steven Parissien and Auto Biography by Mark Wallington – reviews
Is car worship declining? Joe Moran gets behind the wheel for two enjoyable histories of the automobile