France’s truffle farmers aim to stop inferior Chinese fungi getting a sniff

Scientists use their noses to help distinguish between highly prized black truffles and cheap Chinese imports

Is cosmetic surgery now a normal part of modern life?

As more and more people are having cosmetic surgery, is it really time to accept liposuction and Botox as… normal?

Who wants to spend £125,000 on a new amp for their stereo?

Naim Audio has unveiled a new amplification system so high end you need a special room to play it in

Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red

China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor

Lauren Laverne on style: when art meets fashion

This year’s fashion is inspired by works of art. Choose paint splashes and bold prints to perfect the art of dressing

A suggestion for Burberry’s next line: toxin-free fashion

Greenpeace has found hazardous chemicals in Burberry clothes – it should, like its some of its rivals, join our Detox campaign