Sophie Grove
The opener
We eye the future of branding and assess the sartorial statement of the ‘gilets jaunes’. First up: the influence of French words and how to bring people together through a love of good food.
Feast for the senses
France has an enviable history of nurturing some of the world’s great artists – so these galleries, bookshops and record shops could be hiding the next big thing.
Thinking out loud
Philosopher Alain de Botton has persuaded celebrated architect Peter Zumthor to make a home for contemplation.
We need to talk
We are living through a new golden age of debate and salons. Talks and conversations are the new religion. We asked our senior correspondent to spend one week at the heart of her city’s…
Suite dreams
Whether you’re escaping the bustle of Mexico City, reconnecting with nature in Ireland or yearning for some quality time in iceland, here’s our round-up of relaxing retreats for the holidays.
One thing I learned this year
Whether caught up in terror or a typhoon – or governing a nation – all of our writers learned a key lesson in 2018.
Downward trend
Killer heels, once status symbols, are now conspicuously absent from fashion-show front rows (and runways). How did they become out of step with the modern world?
Heart of the city
Ami is the non-fashion brand – that’s super fashion. Its easy Parisian style has won over men and now it’s tackling the women’s market.
Expo: Brothers in arms
Inside France's storied Foreign Legion, where men seeking second chances transform into elite soldiers through gruelling training, forging new identities among 140 nationalities.
Destinations
Three fresh faces in Melbourne, Austin and Paris that balance luxury with practicality.
