In this exclusive video for the Guardian, philosopher Alain de Botton gives his top five reasons why art is such a vital force for humanity. Are we wrong to like pretty pictures? Why is some art painful to look at? Can art heal your feelings of urban alienation? Relax, watch and find out
Actor Emma Thompson has gone on an expedition with Greenpeace to raise awareness of the dangers of drilling for oil. She doesn’t want to tweet, but Stephen Fry has told her to ‘get a grip’. It’s freezing cold, Greenpeace keep asking her to pose for pictures on icebergs and her Arctic gear makes her ‘look like a sofa’. Here is her adventure
• Read an interview with Emma Thompson in the Guardian’s Weekend magazine on Saturday
Mila Kunis the face of Miss Dior handbags in teaser video Discover the new Miss Dior bag ad campaign starring Mila Kunis shot by Mario Sorrenti We are stucked in 1950s Hollywood glamour era, a five-star heaven in which dwell the goddesses of the silver screen – Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn or Ava Gardner. … Read more
Burberry tailoring, plus vibrant geometric prints, metallic petrol blue iPad cases, day glow shirts and splash sunglasses will compose Spring Summer 2013 menswear wardrobe. Christopher Bailey adds a touch of metallic finish and a adds a little bit of glitz in menswear ensemble. The Burberry outfits and accessories are available to purchase until Sunday, July … Read more
Dior moved from Château de Versailles to the summer residence in Saint-Tropez for 2012 version of Dior ADDICT Fragrance video inspired by Roger Vadim work. “Dior created woman” with the help of Daphne Groeneveld, “Best Dutch Model” known for appearing on the 2010 December/January cover of Vogue Paris alongside Tom Ford. The young woman played … Read more
Less than two weeks before the Paris Haute Couture week (July 1-5), French luxury house Louis Vuitton unveiled behind-the-scenes video for its new Fall/Winter 2012-2013 campaign. The campaign is a recreation of the Louis Vuitton Express and a compelling restatement of the romance of travel. Shot by American fashion photographer Steven Meisel, the campaign casts … Read more