Tag: Life and style
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From baroque to bling: how France became king of high style
In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy
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Why it’s OK to wear sunglasses in winter
Wearing shades in December used to scream ‘show-off’. But now – public service announcement! – they’re actually quite fashionable
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Karl Lagerfeld’s heart is in Paris, even on Chanel’s Roman holiday
Taking over the famed Cinecittà film studios, catwalk show packed an extra emotional charge
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Wrap it up, guys: scarf semantics for men
What with it being cold and windy, scarves are likely to be in your ‘essential’ wardrobe. How to tie yours depends on your mood – and your muse. From Idris Elba to Count von Bismarck, here are four ways
