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Becoming a master sommelier might be the hardest thing in the world

Earning the accolade of Master Sommelier and winning the right to wear the coveted red pin is no easy task. Aaran Fronda looks at what it takes to pass one of the world’s toughest exams

Vinyl is back as a popular and profitable music medium

Analogue formats were once thought dead, replaced by physical digital storage mechanisms that have themselves been usurped by online streaming services. Vinyl, however, is now experiencing a full-blown revival

The Michelin Guide’s star system is 90 years old this year

The Michelin star system turns 90 this year. Elizabeth Matsangou explores the past, present and future of the iconic Michelin Guide, one of the greatest marketing ploys of the 20th century

Zaha Hadid, renowned architect, passes away aged 65

After a sudden heart attack during routine bronchitis treatment in the US, legendary Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has sadly passed away at the age of 65

Immigration: the public driver of the UK referendum

Immigration seems to be the main impetus behind the UK referendum from a public perspective

It's not easy for fashion houses to branch into haute couture. But when they do, the results can be great

Why do designers bother with haute couture?

It costs an obscene amount, takes countless hours, and can push even the most established fashion house to the brink. So, asks Elizabeth Matsangou, what’s the point of haute couture?

The Hayward Gallery in London, a famous example of brutalist architecture. The movement is having something of a revival

Brutalism’s message may be lost as it gets a revival

There is a revival of interest in brutalism across Europe. However, this movement treats structures as monuments to be preserved, essentially going against the brutalist ethos

Swiss start-up Relish Guitars is determined to reinvigorate the electric guitar market

How one Swiss company is revolutionising the guitar

Electric guitars have been made in the same basic way for decades. European CEO spoke to Pirmin Giger and Silvan Küng about how they’re changing the game

Times have changed for women and, despite a common narrative in the press, there have never been so many opportunities for them to succeed both personally and professionally

Gender inequality and the biased narrative against women

Many believe gender inequality to be rife in Europe, with policymakers and politicians blaming women’s perceived lack of success on an oppressive culture in the workplace. The truth is far more complicated

T-Mobile CEO attacks Trump on Twitter after Rousey comments

Two of the biggest personalities in business went toe-to-toe on social media, but there can be only one winner on Twitter

Ralph Lauren makes way for new CEO

The Ralph Lauren Corporation has appointed an outsider to succeed its founder as CEO in the hope that he might instigate a turnaround for the struggling fashion house

Nirav Sanghvi, CEO of Devi Jewels. The company has gone from strength to strength despite ripples in the luxury markets

Devi Jewels adapts to changes in the jewellery markets

Consumer trends have made the jewellery industry more competitive than ever before

The Swiss watch industry is set to evolve over the next few years thanks to technological developments

Technology enhances the Swiss watch industry

‘Swiss Made’ watches are the best in the world, famed as the ultimate luxury purchase. But will the tech revolution ring the final bell for traditionally made pieces?

Music to the moguls’ ears: festivals provide a steady stream of money

Music festivals have changed. Once just weekend breaks for the young and hedonistic, they are now moneymaking machines and an integral part of the music industry

Turkey’s new socioeconomic dynamic

European CEO speaks with Aaron Stein, doctoral fellow of the Geneva Center for Security Policy on how has the unrest in Syria affected Turkey’s economy

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