Blaze of Spite

How the 'naked' look took over fashion

How the 'naked' look took over fashion From Beyoncé's body suit to red-carpet n**e dresses, showing some flesh has long been a surefire way to get talked about. But is it always as basic as that, asks Clare Thorp.

Eight ways to make your clothes last longer

Eight ways to make your clothes last longer There's a lot to be learnt from history about mending, sewing, upcycling and making the most of our clothing. Bel Jacobs finds out more.

Seven hyperlocal histories revealed

Seven hyperlocal histories revealed From the hidden history of Lower Manhattan to Wimbledon's other past, small, vibrant museums are helping communities understand their neighbourhoods' stories, writes Daisy Woodward.

How the Barbour became the ultimate British symbol

How the Barbour became the ultimate British symbol From the Royal Family to Glastonbury, the Barbour jacket – in all its dishevelled glory – has come to symbolise Britishness. Lindsay Baker traces the story of an iconic garment.

Edward Burtynsky's photos show the scars of human-altered landscapes

Edward Burtynsky's photos show the scars of human-altered landscapes Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his startling and unexpectedly sublime photos – 'an extended lament for the loss of nature' – with Gaia Vince.

Why the Spider-Verse films are the greatest comic book movies ever made

Why the Spider-Verse films are the greatest comic book movies ever made With sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse currently wowing audiences, Kambole Campbell reflects on a superhero series that, with its visuals, truly honours its source material.

Six extraordinary gardens around the world

Six extraordinary gardens around the world From a warm, lush haven of native plants to a wind-swept shoreline patch, gardens have the potential to nurture, educate and enchant us, writes Cath Pound.

Asteroid City review: Even Wes Anderson fans may be irritated by this 'empty' and 'cartoonish' film

Asteroid City review: Even Wes Anderson fans may be irritated by this 'empty' and 'cartoonish' film Set in a US desert town, the director's latest features perhaps his starriest cast ever, including Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson. But they're wasted, writes Nicholas Barber.

And Just Like That series two review: The S*x and the City sequel is 'still annoying'

And Just Like That series two review: The S*x and the City sequel is 'still annoying' The show is back with Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie as a widow and Miranda in Los Angeles. What won't change is its ability to get on viewers' nerves, writes Caryn James.

Klimt's Lady with a Fan: The painting that's valued at £65m

Klimt's Lady with a Fan: The painting that's valued at £65m Left on Gustav Klimt's easel when the artist died in 1918, Lady with a Fan has been valued at £65m – Kelly Grovier explores what makes it a masterpiece.

The darker side of Disney songs

The darker side of Disney songs Arwa Haider traces the unexpected stories behind a century of Disney classics, decade by decade.

Why the boho, rock-goddess aesthetic lives on

Why the boho, rock-goddess aesthetic lives on From Stevie Nicks to Taylor Swift and "whimsigoth", the boho, rock-goddess aesthetic is an enduring look, writes Clare Thorp.