Videos Design Es Devlin’s set pieces A look at the work of the most sought-after set designer in opera, theatre, and music, who also found time to do the Olympics
Fashion Influence in fashion There are many reasons why we buy one item of clothing and not another. We asked 11 dedicated ringleaders of fashion who influences them and how
Fashion Why I bought this jacket Why this jacket is a millefeuille of meanings and leanings, memories and possibilities
Design The Sceptical Shopper Sharp as a chef Ceramic, Japanese or plain stainless steel chef’s knives? Our undercover expert cuts through the confusion
Design The Sceptical Shopper Burning desire Wood-burning stoves may be fashionable, but are they functional? Our undercover expert makes a cool assessment
Design Architects, watch this car Car design and architecture have been out of step for decades, but one car brings them back together
Design When their race is run In the mid-1950s, Mercedes ruled the world’s racing circuits with a revered car
