Tag: The Observer
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More money than scents? Pot-pourri is back, at up to £330 a sniff…
After years in the doldrums, the once ubiquitous bowl of fragrant dried petals is making a comeback, at a very fancy price
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Hello, Robot review – where human and machine don’t quite meet
V&A DundeeFrom pet cyber-seals to cars with minds of their own, an exploration of the science and fiction of robots raises more questions than it answers
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Cars: Accelerating the Modern World review – revolutions behind the wheel
Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonThe V&A’s finely tuned exhibition tracing the history of the automobile attempts to balance the car’s wide-ranging cultural impact with the environmental costs of its gas-guzzling success
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The future is fluid as labels sign up for gender-free fashion
Pop stars and designers drive a growing trend for non-binary outfits
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Kiss and make up: doting couples show they care with matching cosmetics
Twinning of mascara, lipstick and eyeshadow is moving into the mainstream, spawning new ranges to meet demand
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How do you like your beef… old-style cow or 3D-printed?
Manufacturers claim their products taste like the real thing, have huge ecological benefits and could soon be in our homes