Lifestyle Rare double-signed Hermès Birkin bag up for grabs in historic sale A Hermès Birkin bag signed twice by Jane Birkin is expected to fetch up to €275,000 at Heritage Auctions, as collector demand for celebrity-linked fashion pieces grows. 22/04/2026
Lifestyle Frederique Constant's Niels Eggerding set sights on young watch lovers Niels Eggerding is out to prove that size isn't everything in watchmaking. The CEO of the relatively new Swiss brand Frederique Constant is hoping to attract younger buyers with creative reimagings of classic designs 21/04/2026
Lifestyle Chopard's Caroline Scheufele digs deep for luxury ethical sourcing Caroline Scheufele, Chopard's co-president and artistic director, talks to Euronews Culture at Watches and Wonders about the history of the company's ethical sourcing, satisfying collector's demands and sustainable jewel and watch production. 21/04/2026
Lifestyle Vacheron Constantin explore history to create tomorrow's timepieces New horizons, near and far. Wherever you set your sights on going the Swiss luxury firm Vacheron Constantin want to help you get there with its latest collection which is themed around elegant and stylistic travel. 18/04/2026
Lifestyle Usain Bolt reveals what makes him tick at Watches and Wonders Music, art and sport are the sources of powerful emotions which the Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot is seeking to harness with the former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt fronting its latest Big Bang Reloaded collection. 18/04/2026
Lifestyle Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta talks time, tradition and innovation Luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet enters a new but very familiar world on its first appearance at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The Swiss firm's CEO Ilaria Resta is hoping to make an impression with an ambitious project that revives the firm's tried and tested method for creating masterpieces. 17/04/2026
Lifestyle Patrick Dempsey and Usain Bolt light up luxury watch fair in Geneva World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes. 17/04/2026
Lifestyle La Liga teams play in retro football kits for historic matchday La Liga clubs step out in retro kits this weekend, blending football heritage and fashion with nostalgia increasingly making a mark in the modern game. 11/04/2026
Lifestyle Palace parade: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's fashion sense 'Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' is a new exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace celebrating the late queen's sense of style and mark the centenary of her birth. 09/04/2026
Lifestyle How 'Project Hail Mary' sent knitting into the stratosphere Ryan Gosling doesn't need extra help to sizzle on screen but one item he wears in his latest film 'Project Hail Mary' has set the internet alight with claims it's the most popular piece of movie knitwear since Elphaba's "sex cardigan". 09/04/2026
Lifestyle Fancy footwork: French recycling firm gives new life to old sneakers A French recycling firm is looking to boost its fortunes and make a big difference in the polluting textile industry by putting sports shoes destined for the dustbin back on the people's feet. 01/04/2026
Lifestyle Internet slams Apple CEO for urging people to get off smartphones Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has urged people to spend more time outdoors instead of looking at their smartphones... The irony wasn't lost on those staring at their screens. 25/03/2026
Lifestyle The 5 best vintage shops in Copenhagen, according to It-Girls Copenhagen has long been on it-girls’ radar as street style sets the tone and vintage rivals luxury. In the Danish capital, fashion is about personality and history – Danes prove that great looks come from pieces with a past, worn effortlessly and with confidence. 22/03/2026
Lifestyle Zara brings in John Galliano to 're-author' its archive collection The Spanish retailer has signed a two-year deal with the controversial British designer to 're-author' its archive collection and bring a touch of haute couture to the high street. 19/03/2026
Lifestyle The 14 best dressed stars on the 2026 Oscars red carpet The 98th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While One Battle After Another dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes? 16/03/2026
Lifestyle France rugby team turns to ballet and vintage style for Le Crunch 2026 In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Le Crunch, The French rugby team have turned to ballet, and a retro vintage jersey to add a cultural element to the Six Nations climax against England. 14/03/2026
Lifestyle Animals trapped in human bodies? That'll be the Therians Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are. 28/02/2026
Lifestyle Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal. 25/02/2026
Lifestyle 'Fashion is art' Met Gala 2026 sets dress code for celebrity event The annual Met Gala has set 'Fashion is art' as its theme for this year's extravagant event with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams co-chairing the star-studded fundraiser in May for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 24/02/2026
Moments All of the latest luxury hotel branded merch collaborations A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day. 21/02/2026
Lifestyle Inside the Danish fashion firm putting digital passports in clothes Copenhagen Fashion Week has partnered with Renoon for the past year, tapping into the company’s four years of work on Digital Product Passports and the technology behind them. 10/02/2026
Lifestyle Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest. 07/02/2026
Lifestyle Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom. 05/02/2026
Lifestyle Grammys 2026: Best looks from music's biggest award ceremony Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were some breathtaking outfits and gorgeous gowns as the music world gathered for the industry's biggest event. 02/02/2026
Lifestyle Car enthusiasts unite: FuelFest drives fast and furious into Qatar FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events. 01/02/2026
Lifestyle Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time. 19/01/2026
Lifestyle Talking sport shop: a global meeting of minds and voices in Dubai The inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai brought together elite athletes and sports leaders to discuss the growing pressures of modern sport, mental health, faith and responsibility; and how that contributes to making sport a better human experience, way beyond competition. 17/01/2026
Lifestyle Golden Globes 2026 best looks: Gothic glamour and sparkling sequins Who got the look on the first major night of award season? Euronews Culture runs the rule over the best outfits on display at the 2026 Golden Globes. 12/01/2026
Lifestyle What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained “365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it. 09/01/2026
Lifestyle Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy... A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald Trump of Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro wearing the “must-have” fashion item of 2026. 06/01/2026
Lifestyle Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026 From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon. 03/01/2026
Lifestyle Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays. 23/12/2025
Lifestyle AI slop, clean girls and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025. 17/12/2025
Lifestyle Jane Austen's 250th birthday: Having a ball at a Regency-era fantasy Fans of English novelist Jane Austen are celebrating her birth 250 years ago, on 16 December 1775. Nowadays, she's a pop culture phenomenon and, with 'Austenmania' spreading, French "Janeites" have been gathering for a Regency-themed ball to re-enact dancing scenes from her beloved books. 16/12/2025
Lifestyle GPHG 2025: The world's best watchmakers pick their favourites Out of all the wonderful luxury watches ever made, have you ever thought about which one you would pick to wear forever and a day? That's the question Euronews Culture put to some of the contenders at the 2025 Grand Prix de Horlogerie de Genève. 16/12/2025
Lifestyle What is the worrying dating trend that could define 2026? A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating trend which further blurs the line between human and artificial companionship: the “AI situationship.” Here's everything you need to know. 10/12/2025
Lifestyle Francis Ford Coppola's unique F.P Journe FFC watch fetches $10 million Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning filmmaker. 09/12/2025
Lifestyle 'Cloud Dancer': Why is 2026's Colour of the Year so controversial? Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not. 05/12/2025
Lifestyle World Television Day: How TV has transformed in the last 10 years For about 50% of people globally, the concept of 'TV' is now synonymous with streaming sites instead of the big box of static in the living room. 20/11/2025
Lifestyle GPHG 2025: Breguet takes home top prize at Oscars of Watchmaking The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes. 13/11/2025
Lifestyle GPHG: 25-years and counting, historic awards await world watchmakers Each year, the world's finest timepieces are celebrated at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony, which is marking its 25th anniversary in November. 13/11/2025
Lifestyle New global study finds most people would choose live gigs over sex A global survey by Live Nation, spanning 15 countries and 40,000 participants, has discovered that 70 per cent of music fans would rather see a live show than have sex. Come again? 13/11/2025
Lifestyle Modern dating: Do you know your ‘Benching’ from your ‘Shrekking’? New words are routinely popping up to describe an evolving relationship landscape - but also paint a largely dispiriting picture. 11/11/2025
Culture news 'Fedora man' in 'viral' Louvre heist photo reveals his true identity A teenager from a Colombian family who went viral as the Louvre's mystery "Fedora man" has finally broken his silence to reveal how he ended up in that enigmatic photo, how it's affected his life and why he chose to keep the world guessing about his real identity. 10/11/2025