Everything you need – no extra baggage
HTSI writers select the best food, fashion and exhibitions to try this month
Statement key rings from the Louvre, candles that look good enough to eat, chic poop-bag pouches, and more
Saddle up for performancewear’s new frontier
The Cuban maker’s ‘behemoth’ of a smoke is all about two tiny leaves
Raise the dialling tone
One writer tries to conquer her scrolling habit with dumb phones, Brick and Cold Turkey
How to look good in the City
The creative director of menswear brand Fursac talks taste
How a concrete box became a mecca for art books, rare prints – and the world’s best pens
The iconic slingback heels have been re-issued
Reasons to set your smartphone aside, from a gorgeous Hasselblad to a party-ready Polaroid
Put down that heavy leather tote and try this season’s fun styles in fresh new materials — even in the office
FT writers and contributors reveal their new favourites, from sunscreen to fragrance
Malini Malik and Spandana Gopal have turned a love of functional design into a bustling business in Ulsoor
Gadgets to make the job easier, from mini-shredders to auto-waterers
It’s not a mission impossible
Soaring gold prices test mettle of watchmakers; Eric Pirson on Tudor’s drive into the sporting big league; Shona Taine joins the horology elite; the ever increasing appeal of alexandrite; in search of new frontiers in the watch space race
The UK brand is one of several watchmakers offering a contemporary take on a centuries-old complication
From pieces using high-tech materials to astronaut-themed dials, the industry is exploring new frontiers
The first woman to join the prestigious AHCI, she has honed her craft to produce a debut piece combining the traditional and futuristic
Amid buoyant consumer demand, watchmakers are under pressure to pass on costs or turn to alternative materials
The Antwerp-based doctor and collector combines his love of contemporary pieces with a desire to support emerging talent
Jobs for Indigenous people especially are under threat, though prices for stones are forecast to rise as scarcity increases
As the organisation nears its 700th anniversary, its head wants it to be ‘more relatable’ as an industry showcase