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Square vision: checks are making a stylish impact this autumn

Checks are back, but this season they’re mixed and matched in a playful, grunge-inspired way. Think Balmoral colours with a hint of rebellion

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In praise of BuzzBallz, Britain’s lurid new joy potion

These new cocktails-to-go are potent, brightly coloured and a sure indicator that someone is having a good time

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O, Really? The Observer Magazine’s weekly quiz

Let your knowledge of culture, style, history, science and much more take flight with this week’s quiz

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Does quidditch have a JK Rowling problem?

The real-life version of the fictional game is a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. As fans become excited about an upcoming TV adaptation, the author’s views continue to be an issue

✍️ Vicky Jessop
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Stretched to breaking point: how to survive Reformer Pilates

Involving a contraption inspired by postwar hospital beds, Reformer Pilates is an exercise regime designed to expose physical frailties. Could our fitness sceptic survive?

✍️ Yoel Noorali
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Inside Margaret Howell’s house of stillness and light

The fashion designer opens the doors to her south London home, a converted Victorian coach house filled with natural light and personal treasures

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Nigel Slater’s recipe for hazelnut chocolate filled cookies

A deliciously sweet treat that you’ll struggle not to eat all at once

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Why great wine is worth waiting for

Wine lovers are finding it harder to source mature bottles, as the industry shifts focus to new releases. But some wines, if not all wines, only truly come alive with age

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Turns out size really does matter – at least with wine

Large-format wine bottles are not just for show, but can offer a superior drinking experience and a more exciting way to share with friends

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The chicest digestif is hiding in your freezer

Why an ice-cold digestif is the ultimate post-meal treat, and the top five picks for the freezer treatment

✍️ Millie Milliken
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Rossella in Muswell Hill offers a taste of familial love and expertly crafted dishes, from sublime risotto to a perfect crème brûlée.

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@kathryn42 spent an hour with actor Benedetta Porcaroli, where she shared the last time she cried, had sex and stole something.
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Maya Jama interview: ‘I’m in my villain era now’

Having stolen the limelight on Love Island, Jama has proven to be a killer on Celebrity Traitors. Who is the woman in the cloak?
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‘This restaurant is in the business of ease’: Rosella, London

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An hour with Benedetta Porcaroli: ‘I’d love to have met Lady Diana, she was smart and revolutionary’
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Priya Ahluwalia: ‘Nothing fantastic happens after 2am’

✍️ Hayley Myers
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The menswear guide to mastering monochrome

Embrace the power of a single colour this season with our guide to mastering monochrome dressing, from rich chocolate browns to classic black

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The big Finnish: an architectural journey

The modernist visions of Alvar Aalto are internationally renowned. Now a design expert is leading tours showing there’s even more to Finland’s built environment

✍️ Julie Lasky
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Artist Mary Stephenson at large in London

The artist shares her favourite London spots, from hidden cafés and cocktail bars to essential art galleries, during the capital’s busiest cultural week

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Shop stars: the smartest menswear is now on the high street

The high street is experiencing a menswear style revolution with improved quality, lower prices, and top designers leading the charge

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