Normcore’s second coming: why fashion is still loving the everyday

‘Dad’ trainers, trek gear and luxury plastic bags – the biggest names in fashion continue to charm and confound in equal measure with their homages to the ordinary. But what does it all mean? As part of our Tales of the everyday extraordinary series we investigate. Featuring images captured on Google Pixel 3

Is AI the new electricity?

Artificial intelligence is already used to recommend films, filter email and drive cars. Will it one day be as ubiquitous as electricity, and how can business leaders prepare?

From angels’ shares to Fine Champagne: everything you didn’t know about cognac

The product of fanatically particular and painstakingly drawn out-process, cognac has a lofty, luxury status in the world of drink. Cellar master Baptiste Loiseau gives a lesson in this most celestial of spirits

‘Quietly, people were forging ahead’: the evolution of 3D printing

Since additive manufacturing was invented, in 1981, there have been significant advances. Is this technology ready to transform the way we design, engineer and buy products?

Charred beef ribs and truffle brie dumplings: the world of Hong Kong’s top chefs

Hong Kong is home to an increasing number of innovative chefs transforming the food scene with fantastic fusion food and new takes on old classics. Here, we meet six of the best

Is London the best city in the world to become an entrepreneur?

The capital boasts business accelerators and networking events galore, as well as an army of mentors