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Art

Canvas conversations

A quiet night at the Louvre might be a welcome break from the gawking crowds but the enigmatic Mona Lisa is missing her admirers more than she’d like to admit.

  • Issue #134
  • 4 min read
Cartoon illustration of the Mona Lisa painting coming to life in a gold frame, with the figure stepping out and gesturing expressively.
Affairs

Sacred cows

As panic-buying and uncertainty scrutinise food production, the Paris Agricultural Show’s focus on traceability and provenance offers a recipe for the future we should all stick to.

  • Issue #133
  • 7 min read
Sacred cows
Fashion

April in Paris

Spring is in the air and where better to look for inspiration to step out in style than the City of Light?

  • Issue #132
  • 4 min read
Woman in white Loewe dress with green square detail standing in turquoise doorway in Paris
Food & Drink

Amanda Lear

Muse to Dalí, lover to Bowie, disco pioneer: Amanda Lear lunches at Paris's Le Meurice and reflects on flamboyance, garlic bruschetta, and a life lived at art's most glamorous edges.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Amanda Lear
Travel and restaurants

Gently does it

From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Gently does it
Fashion

We’re sold

With the right ingredients, physical shops can not only survive but thrive. These retailers show what you can do with imagination, quality and a genuine desire to look after your customers.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
We’re sold
Fashion

Strike a pose

Feeling confident? 2020 is the year to be bold and get noticed. Where better to start than with your wardrobe? These are the looks that will help you stand out from the crowd.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
Model wearing a yellow plaid Mackintosh coat and tortoiseshell Lindberg glasses against a neutral background.
Travel and restaurants

C’est chic

Overlooked for decades, ‘bouillons’ are enjoying a revival in Paris. We discover what is so special about these bustling restaurants that serve simple, homely food and pull up a chair to take a bite.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 6 min read
C’est chic
Retail

Twelve stops for Christmas

Pondering where to pick up gifts this year? Let our editors guide you with their pick of the best shops, emporiums and design stores on the most inviting shopping streets around the globe.

  • Issue #129
  • 27 min read
A cosy homeware shop interior with light wood shelving displaying ceramics, with a colourful sofa and cushions at the centre.

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