Pearls of wisdom: the gemstone’s enduring fashion appeal
This weekend is the 140th anniversary of the pearly kings and queens of London. But these beautiful jewels are also a mainstay at Balmain, Chanel and Dior
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What is it like riding a £10k Team Sky bike on Britain’s roads?
Peter Kimpton tries out the new suspension Pinarello KS-8 road bike, a model similar to that ridden by Chris Froome in the Tour De France and tested by Sir Bradley Wiggins
FIrst European Six Senses opens doors in the beautiful Portuguese UNESCO’s Douro Valley
An authentic Douro Valley experience, the first European resort of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is located in the beautiful
The price of customisation: Fendi’s £640 handbag strap
Fendi has announced a line of handbag straps which can switch around. But at £640 a pop, who can afford one? From Swatch watches to humble laces, how fashion accesorised its accessories
Top 10 B&Bs in France to break your motorway journey
Break up the long drive to your French holiday destination with a stop at one of these chic but affordable guesthouses – chosen by Alastair Sawday
New bicycles for spring
The rising sap means it’s time for a riding zap! From an award-winning budget mountain bike to a wacky racer and a classic hipster fixie, here are five new bikes to tempt you off the bus and back on to two wheels