Massimiliano Aurelio
House rules
Spending more time at home in the colder weather and hoping to give your interiors a lift? Follow our foolproof tips, from getting the lights right to reviving a favourite chair.
Ways of seeing: Smart thoughts on Saudi start-ups, the US-China trade war and the contradictions and the case for AI optimism
Plus: the contradictions of self-help culture.
Prime time
Above the fray of global economic turmoil, the watch industry’s top echelons have continued to thrive – and evolve.
Soft Power Survey 2022
With the international order shaken by the war in Ukraine, we celebrate the gentler art of global persuasion.
Stitch in time
Our annual gaze into fashion’s crystal ball reveals how 2023 is shaping up to put the classic and personal at the centre of loose-fitting, ethical and timeless looks.
Smart money
From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.
Market value
City shops have had it tough but the best have been nimble and resilient. Here’s how.
