Diane Ackerman 
When death ends a marriage, it is both ugly and lonely. You have lost the person you loved, of course – but it seems as though everybody else, too, has gone far away. When death ended my marriage to the Guardian film critic Derek Malcolm last summer, after more than four decades of partnership, everyone else … Read more
The next day, they were married at General Prim, a historic belle epoque mansion in Colonia Juarez, in front of 165 family members and friends. The ceremony opened with their parents walking arm-in-arm down the aisle: IcyTwat and Robert Glasper played as the bride made her entrance in a custom corset gown from Wiederhoeft that … Read more
The questions 1 Which aviator may have been eaten by coconut crabs?2 Britten’s War Requiem was premiered at what venue?3 Who first introduced the legend of Atlantis?4 What is the UK’s, and Europe’s, largest shopping centre?5 Which novel was subtitled A Record of Secret Service?6 Jeannette Charles was whose double?7 The Syr Darya and Amu … Read more
Dr Kate Jameson – the co-founder of Youth Lab – has a background in general practice (GP), and as a cosmetic physician, she knows how looking youthful is on most people’s radar. “By becoming aware of these surprising habits [that age you] and making simple changes, you can significantly slow down the ageing process and … Read more
Joey Wölffer, Reed Krakoff, Delphine KrakoffNeil Rasmus/BFA.com “I worked in jewelry for a long time,” said Joey Wölffer to a group of guests gathered for a dinner with a view (more on that later) to celebrate her collaboration with Balinese-based fine jewelry label John Hardy, now under the creative direction of Reed Krakoff since 2022. … Read more
Summer fragrance doesn’t have to mean hot, coconutty, suncream smells, or sweet, tropical florals. A vegetal scent – think pulpy tomatoes, soft herbs, sharp citrus and damp lawns – tends to be much more refreshing in heat and humidity, while simultaneously feeling less incongruous when British summertime is a damp squib. The Guardian’s journalism is … Read more
Since 2022, adidas has established itself as the most prolific sneaker brand among the street style set—and it’s all thanks to some master collaborations. The Wales Bonner collab was an unprecedented success, especially when the designer revisited the Samba, the most popular style of all. However, some celebrities have been opting for less sought-after pairs. … Read more
A whole bunch of the traditional rules about what a wedding guest should or should not wear are now obsolete. Take hats. Time was when hats were such a nailed-on part of weddings that “buying a hat” was another way of saying you were invited to one. These days, while a wedding gives you licence … Read more
Let’s be honest: It’s been a strange Wimbledon, filled with last-minute absences; even later-minute sudden injuries, retirements, and walkovers; and a host of upsets. Nobody, but nobody, predicted this women’s final, which pits 31st-seeded Czechian doubles specialist Barbora Krejčíkova against the seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy. (They play at 9 a.m. ET tomorrow.) Whoever wins, … Read more
Why will I love it?While the foliage of this Epiphyllum (Disocactus crenatum ‘Beavertail’) isn’t particularly remarkable (it has leathery, sprawling stems and wavy, lobed edges resembling a beaver’s tail), when it blooms it’s magical. The large, showy flowers in stunning hues of red, orange, pink or yellow transform the plant into a true showstopper. Light or … Read more
