Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world
From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves
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Birkinomics: are these handbags a better investment than bricks and mortar?
A diamond-encrusted Hermès bag has sold at Christie’s for £155,000. Why are they so desirable – and do any of the other luxury brands make an equally smart investment?
How Beyoncé’s Instagram pregnancy makes her a modern fertility goddess
The latest images from eight months of fabulous photo ops show the singer at her ‘push party’ wearing west African wax prints and a tie-dye bikini, with a henna tattoo on her naked belly
Woke models: how activism became fashion’s latest must-have
It’s no longer enough to have a look. Adwoa Aboah and Leomie Anderson’s socially aware voices have made them the stars of the new catwalk generation
Washing your hair with mineral water or champagne – what lengths would you go to?
Star hairdresser Sam McKnight has suggested that people should wash their hair with bottled water – welcome to beauty’s new battleground
From animal-print to denim: why hotels are upping their bathrobe game
A comfy bed and a travel kettle is no longer enough – high-end hotels are investing in luxurious, Instagram-friendly bathrobes in an effort to appeal to the selfie generation