Tyler Brûlé has a simple word of advice for retail consultants – and that word is ‘Linda’.

Picking yourself up after a fall isn’t easy – especially for refugee children. But a Swiss mountaineer has found a way to help them scale the heights: climbing up a lorry.

After decades dodging the issue of art looted by the Nazis, France has set up a new mission to find the heirs to thousands of works that have lain unclaimed for decades.

The Victoria and Albert Museum’s experts are rallying to move its vast store to a modern facility.

The editor in chief of ‘Zeit Magazin’ on where he goes to shoot the breeze over a first-rate cocktail.

Why you should slow down for roundabouts, kill moths and consider a cowbell conundrum.

Pork chops and promises are part of the race for the White House at that livestock-laden oracle, Iowa State Fair.

Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.

He’s reported on Isis in Iraq and presidential elections and is now one of the most listened to news broadcasters. With a toastie in hand, he talks about foraging and trust.

Dover Street Market and Commes des Garçons CEO Adrian Joffe sheds light on the high-fashion haven’s inner workings.

We meet Finland’s interior minister and take stock of China’s plans for its 70th anniversary.

Russian construction in Gogland is making Finland nervous and the US makes an eyebrow-raising purchase from the Israelis.

Canada’s ambassador for women, peace and security talks progress and problems; plus who’s winning in the diplomatic stakes between Serbia and Kosovo.

Copenhagen’s mayor explains why even the best cities should focus on improving top-notch transport and Kobe bans high-rise residents in its urban core.

A Swiss boatmaker using great design to stay afloat and how Hasselblad is staying relevant.

The brave design of a new beachside pavilion in Melbourne and a school in India using good architecture to enhance its students education

Top tables and food finds from across the globe; plus a simple and sumptuous recipe.

Stockholm is dynamic and progressive – but challenges remain. We meet mayor Anna König Jerlmyr to talk shop.

The uncertainty of extreme weather is spurring both altruists and entrepreneurs to finesse our forecasts.

When brands want their clothes to look their best, they reach out to mannequin-maker La Rosa.

With its diverse produce and deep commitment to staff and the community, leading family-run supermarket chain Cactus could teach retailers around the world a thing or two.

Houses of worship tend to have a distinct look and feel – but are these tropes out of date? We visit the buildings rewriting the rules for holy architecture.

Aspen might be known for its spectacular skiing but it’s also home to an architectural legacy left by a gifted Bauhaus master.

Kengo Kuma has designed a new museum in Turkey that is aiming to put locals in the frame.

Amorepacific’s HQ is challenging traditional office-design concepts in the South Korean capital and aims to nurture healthier, happier workers – while increasing productivity of course.

We meet the dynamic new wave of Burgundy-based winemakers who are doing things a little differently.

The most exciting period in the fashion calendar is back, as jumpers, coats, woolly hats and chunky shoes are welcomed into the wardrobe for war with the elements.

Jeans: an essential item that are as practical as they are fashionable. Smart, casual or somewhere in between – our picks for men and women will never fall out of favour.

Creating cosmetics from surplus farming produce is the latest trend in agriculture. We meet the folk sowing the seeds.

Noah may have surf/street roots but it’s delivering a sophisticated retail model based on community, transparency and some colourful clothes.

Tel Aviv’s Shenkar College is one of the world’s best fashion schools, where design skills and technical nous go hand in hand. But what happens after graduation?

Shoppers want quality at the right price. Meet the brands creating a market where nothing costs more than €500.

Manfred Fitzgerald, head of Hyundai’s upscale Genesis brand, on life in the fast lane.

Goodbye summer; goodbye blockbusters and beach reads. Autumn is the time for more contemplative films, series and novels, and we’ve found the best of the season. And when it’s time to give the screen a rest, we’ve got you covered for music and art too.

An elegant chronograph raises the tone of even the most refined occasion. A big hand, please, for our guide to keeping perfect time.

Need some inspiration to get out of bed? Look no further; we visit three cities at sunrise to show you what lies in store for early birds. First up: Seoul.

San Francisco is relatively quiet before 08.00 so rise early to run, cycle or surf – and see the best of what the city has to offer.

Sydneysiders are early birds and why wouldn’t they be when they’ve got it all: surfing, swimming and superb coffee.

We visit a US wellness retreat with a soothing Japanese-Scandinavian twist, an art deco boutique hotel in the Middle East and a luxurious guesthouse in Italy.

Morocco may only be a short hop across the Med from Europe but it is another world. When you’re surrounded by salesmen flaunting their wares in souks, robed figures rushing to prayer and ancient palaces decked with dazzling tiles, it’s easy to fall under its spell. We bring you the best spots to visit in enthralling Marrakech, the Atlantic-coast metropolis of Casablanca and the northernmost cliff-side city of Tangier.

Playtime takes on a whole new meaning at Tokyo holiday home Trunk House.

Keen to keep business in full bloom, this garden centre offers so much more than its plants.

Whatever the weather, dogs and their owners have to get out and take the ruff with the smooth. And while one of the joys of four-legged friendship is having those rainy streets to yourselves, cosy canine outerwear makes for a more waggish companion. We’ve taken the lead with some fetching looks.

The mohawk, the Jheri curl, the perm: it’s easy to bring them to mind but hard to find the cut that suits you. We took a hair-raising trip to Los Angeles – clippers in hand – to lift the lid on the latest styles.