Babylonian male

When skirts, tights and frills were the hallmarks of masculinity

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

From knee-length numbers to a scandalous suit denounced by the Pope, the colourful history of swimwear has been brought to life by a glamorous London exhibition. Deborah Nicholls-Lee dives in

Life’s pleasures immortalized in a marble sculpture

Beautiful window treatments frame views, filter light, offer insulation and afford privacy, and looking to the past for inspiration can help with the right styling and making the most of the proportions of a period home

The dandy’s role as icon and irritant