My fashion and other animals: why flamingos and leopards are in this spring
The covers and campaigns for the new season are awash with big cats, pink birds and bouncy marsupials. What does it all mean?
Life and style
The evolution of men’s suits
Despite its classic appeal, the suit is constantly evolving. Christopher Breward measures up its sartorial impact and wonders how it will next reinvent itself
Wales and London’s craft beer scene continues to thrive
The capital saw a 24% rise in new brewers, while Wales recorded a 35% rise – but figures flattened across the rest of Britain
Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit
Previously the uniform of the underdog and the outsider, the tracksuit is this year’s power suit. But if you want the hottest brands, you’re going to need your credit card …
An app a day to keep the doctor away
From simple devices that count steps to monitors for diabetes, asthma, migraines and heart problems, the number of health apps is soaring. But are they any good?
Cumbrian sheep, Veronese pasta – the protection of food culture can go too far
The mayor of Verona has banned new restaurants selling mostly ‘ethnic’ food – but surely the city’s pasta joints can hold their own against kebabs?