What makes an icon? The dictionary defines it as an important and enduring symbol or, in the case of an individual, a person who is the object of great attention and devotion. Though that seems to ignore the talent, originality and sheer genius that should be essential requirements of iconography. The five icons profiled in this week’s issue were all selected on the basis of their achievements in their respective creative fields as opposed to any form of hero worship. Pay your respects and be inspired!
Daring, original and theatrical, Alexander McQueen was one of the most talented fashion designers of his generation. We invite you to discover his genius through five videos.
Ten years after legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer handed over a model and drawings for a new auditorium on the Italian Riviera, the Modernist performance space has opened on a rocky cliff in the town of Ravello.
A sculpture by Giacometti fetched £65m at Sotheby’s in London this month to become the most expensive artwork ever to sell at auction. What does this say about the state of the art market?
A Single Man is the critically acclaimed directorial debut of the master of fashion, luxury and sex, Tom Ford. We showcase the trailer to his ultra-stylish entrance into Hollywood.
In 1962, Douglas Kirkland took some of the most intimate pictures of Coco Chanel. Taken under her wing, he was given a glimpse into her life on Rue Cambon and beyond. The photographer shares his fond memories of "Mademoiselle".
