January 1958. New York is under a heavy snow, and a passerby on 82nd Street looks up to see typed pages drifting from a red‑brick apartment window. The woman who rushes out into the cold to gather them, trembling and embarrassed, is Nelle Harper Lee. Two years later the world will know her as Harper …
Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others — and what you can do about it It’s a familiar summer scene: friends gathered on a terrace, laughter, drinks — and you’re the only one who looks like you’ve been peppered with bites. If you’ve ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to favour some people over others, …
Why blue bags are the must‑have it‑piece for Autumn‑Winter 2026/27 Move over black and beige: this coming season, blue is stealing the spotlight on the runway and in our wardrobes. From powdery sky tones to electric Klein and deep cobalt, designers from Ferragamo to Celine have turned the humble handbag into the season’s defining accessory. …
Prague zoo’s creative heat relief: polar bears feast on salmon ice‑cream and three tonnes of ice When summer temperatures soar and heatwaves become the new normal, zoos across Europe are having to innovate fast to protect their animals. At Prague Zoo, keepers have responded to an intense second wave of heat by bringing in three …
Pack light, travel stylish: how to build the perfect holiday capsule wardrobe Packing for a holiday often becomes an exercise in over‑preparation: worried we might not have the “right” outfit for every eventuality, we end up lugging an entire wardrobe around the world. The capsule wardrobe offers a smarter alternative. By focusing on carefully chosen, …
Why getting a cat for your child could be one of the best parenting decisions — what the research says As World Cat Day approaches, many families are revisiting the perennial question: “Can we get a cat?” Beyond the promises of “I’ll feed it” and “I’ll clean the litter,” recent research offers nuanced evidence that …
How to pair jewellery with your swimsuit this summer — styling tips to elevate every bikini This summer, swimwear has stepped off the beach and into the spotlight as a bona fide fashion piece. A simple bikini or one‑piece you’ve owned for years can feel entirely new with the right jewellery — think necklaces that …
Why orange shoes are the summer 2026 must‑have — how to wear them and why they work Orange shoes have quietly become the wardrobe hero of summer 2026. Far from an eccentric fad, this vibrant hue — from saturated mandarin to softer tangerine — is appearing on sandals, slingbacks, pumps and flats across runways and …
Summer at the office can feel like a solo mission when everyone else is on holiday. The emails thin out, the video calls become fewer, and the office café closes for a week or three. But just because it’s hot doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your professional polish. With the right fabrics, silhouettes and …
Few artists manage to reveal their tenderest selves so subtly that the revelation feels like stumbling upon a private letter. Francesco Guccini, the great Italian singer‑songwriter known for his blunt poetry and thick voice, accomplished precisely that in 1987 with “Culodritto,” a song tucked inside the album Signora Bovary. Written for his young daughter Teresa, …
