Sun, sea and silver service: what’s it like crewing on a superyacht?

Working on a superyacht is the dream job for many young Britons. Their life below deck is surreal, funny and sometimes downright disturbing. Ed Cumming reports from Antibes

How can we stop the persecution of birds of prey?

It’s time for us to get tough on wildlife crime

If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk

Beauty: new hybrid foundations

‘Giorgio Armani’s Maestro proved such a game-changer that everyone ran off to try to better the original’

Christian Dior’s invisible runway at the Louvre is a hit at Paris fashion week

Raf Simons moves into Louis Vuitton’s old stomping ground as he matches history with minimalism – and it’s a hit with buyers

Phoebe Philo unveils ‘warm and immensely likeable’ Céline collection

Creative director reveals Kate Bush inspiration along with next season’s must-have flats at Paris fashion week show

10 things to know about Victoria Beckham’s new Dover Street store

The worldwide fashion brand/designer’s flagship store opens on Thursday in Mayfair, featuring polished-concrete stairs, a signature scent and, possibly, David working as a doorman