French masterpieces looted by Nazis set to fetch £20m at auction
Pointillist works by Pissarro and Signac returned to the family of a Jewish art collector are expected to raise millions at auction
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Viva la diva! Culture meets couture as opera chic takes off
Long gloves and dramatic coats have featured on catwalks and red carpets, with designers also turning their hands to stage costumes
The jackets that keep you both warm … and green
Fashion brands focus on their eco-credentials after warnings about polyester fabrics and unethically-sourced down
More money than scents? Pot-pourri is back, at up to £330 a sniff…
After years in the doldrums, the once ubiquitous bowl of fragrant dried petals is making a comeback, at a very fancy price
The future is fluid as labels sign up for gender-free fashion
Pop stars and designers drive a growing trend for non-binary outfits
Kiss and make up: doting couples show they care with matching cosmetics
Twinning of mascara, lipstick and eyeshadow is moving into the mainstream, spawning new ranges to meet demand