Viva la diva! Culture meets couture as opera chic takes off

Long gloves and dramatic coats have featured on catwalks and red carpets, with designers also turning their hands to stage costumes

From human composting to decluttering glassware: the latest trends in design

The freshest developments and innovations, from ethical clothing to quizzical furniture

Brave new world: the best-designed travel destinations for 2020

From treetop cycle paths to a micro hotel, we guide you through new design marvels around the globe