LIFE & STYLE

Fashionistas desperate to get their hands on an exclusive Birkin handbag are suing Hermes in California on grounds the company won't sell them one unless they buy other luxury products first.

The feted Belgian designer Dries Van Noten will step down as creative director of his namesake fashion label this summer, he announced Tuesday.

The Michelin Guide unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants Monday, praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs, though again honouring only a handful of women.

The Michelin Guide unveils its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, with its boss praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs.

Sisal ropes, salt crystals, volcanic rocks and aged brass: award-winning Kenyan designer Ami Doshi Shah has always chosen unlikely materials to make sophisticated jewellery that redefines value in a carat-obsessed industry.

Six couples sued the Japanese government on Friday seeking the right to use different surnames after marriage, filing the case to coincide with International Women's Day.

Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto's famous geisha district, a local representative said on Thursday, as the ancient city tackles overtourism after the pandemic.

It may have deadly animals and wild weather, but Palm Cove in Australia's northeast has been named the world's best beach, beating rivals in Hawaii, Greece and Fiji.

Two fashion heavyweights looked back to the 1960s at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, with Christian Dior paying homage to the revolutionary "Miss Dior" line and Saint Laurent building a collection around the transparent sheer outfits beloved of its founder.

If you feel that your city might be overpopulated, you should check the staggering number of people living in the most populated cities in the world.

Here are the top 15 tallest towers in the world that many would find mesmerizing.

Nearly $100,000 for Elton John's monogrammed silver boots and around $2 million for a triptych by street artist Banksy from his collection: the music icon's personal items brought in almost $8 million at auction Wednesday in New York.

A frail 80-year-old retiree does not fit everyone's idea of a tech-savvy Wikipedia writer, but Jirina Kadnerova is a devoted contributor to the online encyclopedia.

Discover gastronomic opulence as we unveil the top contenders for the most expensive food items worldwide.

A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time.

These trucks are often praised for their durability, performance, safety features, and overall owner satisfaction. However, it's important to research and consider individual needs, preferences, and specific model years when selecting a truck.

Excited crowds pose with lengthy red chains of firecrackers hoisted on towering tripods along Macau's waterfront, revelling in the final hours of the Lunar New Year holiday before igniting the fuses.

Twenty-five-year-old Chinese office worker Tufei says her boyfriend has everything she could ask for in a romantic partner: he's kind, empathetic, and sometimes they talk for hours.

When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in "uncharted waters" as she struggled to deal with a baffling array of dating apps and the confusing -- and mostly unwritten -- set of rules governing modern dating behavior.

Find the best gifts for men will be a cinch with the help of our list.

Choose from the wet cat food options compiled here to fulfill your cat's nutritional requirements and satisfy their taste preferences, supporting their overall health and well-being.

In H&M's flagship Paris store it is hard to find clothes that don't claim to be made from "recycled materials".

Discover the best drain cleaners and say goodbye to clogs with our expert-recommended solutions.

Comfortable and supportive shoes are absolutely essential for those in the healthcare industry. Here, we have compiled a list of options specifically designed to provide stability and alleviate foot fatigue.

Here, you will discover the best kitchen companions designed to meet all your culinary needs.

Emaciated Brazilian crack addicts danced to samba music in a rundown part of Sao Paulo as a very different kind of Carnival parade filled the street.

Here are some perfect microwaves that offer intuitive controls, even heating, and ample capacity to accommodate various dishes.

Rice cookers simplify meal preparation by ensuring perfectly cooked grains with minimal effort required. Here are some of the best rice cookers that are must-have for any home chef.

Here are some convenient and stylish diaper bags designed to keep parents organized and prepared on-the-go.