Tag: The Observer
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Gisele Bündchen: a model life?
For more than a decade, Gisele Bündchen was the world’s highest-paid supermodel. But it hasn’t always been so simple. She talks about anxiety and hitting rock bottom, ethical activism and surviving Twitter storms
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French masterpieces looted by Nazis set to fetch £20m at auction
Pointillist works by Pissarro and Signac returned to the family of a Jewish art collector are expected to raise millions at auction
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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
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From human composting to decluttering glassware: the latest trends in design
The freshest developments and innovations, from ethical clothing to quizzical furniture
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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
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Small holdings: the tiny handbags that became a big thing
They barely hold a lipstick – so how come miniature bags are fashion’s hottest new accessory?