Museum of London design shortlist: from luxury boutique to history chic

Smithfield market will be the museum’s new home, but which architectural vision should shape its future: the eye-catching one, the ghostly one, the corporate one … or the one that rings alarm bells?

Which is the world’s most stylish city?

Does real style come from a city with a rich manufacturing history (Milan), high-end designers (Paris), the avant garde (Tokyo) … or more unlikely places?

10 of the best European cities for art nouveau

Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings

‘Cars & Coffee’ high-octane car gathering at Blenheim Palace UK

Inaugural Cars & Coffee meets from the UK’s leading luxury super and classic car show. Supercar Sunday – 12th June, 60s & 70s Classics – 3rd July, Speed & Style – 21st August. Salon Privé, the UK’s leading luxury supercar and classic car show, has announced a summer series of high- octane car gatherings at … Read more

10 of the best new museums

After an alternative to the usual museum trips? This roundup of new and improved exhibition spaces and galleries should be just the ticket

10 of the best museum shops around the world

It’s not always a case of avoiding the ‘exit through the gift store’ bit. These striking and creatively stocked museum shops are worth a visit in their own right
What are your favourite museum shops? Let us know where and why in the comments below