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Are these the most iconic fashion items ever?

Clemency Burton-Hill takes a look at the influence of some of the most iconic items in fashion with an exclusive tour of the Items: Is Fashion Modern?

23 February 2022
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The beauty guru with no arms or legs

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Why ‘Made in Italy’ has such appeal

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The success of Slavic locks

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Could mixed reality transform the catwalk?

Could mixed reality transform the catwalk?

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The Danish denim brand challenging mindsets

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Minori: A 'living artwork' from Japan

Living art: Meet Japan's ethereal fashion icon

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Expert says the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to cause big disruptions to the oil market.

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The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

Forget Berlin and Paris. This German city quietly champions free love in a way you wouldn't expect.

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Energy expert talks about the market's reactions to the attack.

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Tech Now explores the growing trend of 'griefbots' or 'deadbots' that allow people to 'talk to the dead'.

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Simple tips for cutting back on ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere and their convenience is hard to beat. Is it possible to avoid them?

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New inflation figures 'good news' for markets - 11 Jun 2025

David Laut, CIO at Abound Financial, says investors should take comfort in the latest CPI inflation figure. 

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Listen to the Sun like never before

Listen to the Sun like never before

A Nasa exhibit lets you hear the Sun's raw power, turning solar data into an unforgettable soundscape.

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Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

They are one of the few animals to master tool use and this clever pup needs to learn to be less dependent.

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Pressure on as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Markets react well as negotiators from Washington and Beijing meet in London to find a way forward.

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A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

Discover how New York's Metropolitan Opera is on a mission to redefine the art form for a new generation.

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Markets up on positive job numbers

Markets up on positive job numbers - 6 June 2025

Expert says the data shows solid growth in the labour market, particularly in the private sector.

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Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

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Jim Thorne from Wellington-Altus Private Wealth says a US and China trade deal will happen.

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Why statistics fail to cure flying fears

Why do flying fears persist despite falling accident rates? Learn tips to conquer your anxiety.

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Metal tariffs will also hit US, warns Canada - 4 Jun 2025

Matthew Holmes, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the US is damaging its own economy.

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Watch a T. rex ambush a young triceratops

Watch a T. rex ambush a young triceratops

Pioneering special effects recreate the heart-stopping escape of an orphaned baby triceratops from a T. rex.

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OECD cuts global growth forecasts

OECD cuts global growth forecasts - 3 Jun 2025

US President Trump's trade war is weighing on the global economy.

3 Jun 2025
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Watch a bat's unusual encounter with a pitcher plant

The carnivorous plant attracts not just insects but mammals too, and for a good reason.

3 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
The assassination that turned Paris' WW2 tide

The assassination that turned Paris' WW2 tide

We visit the location where a German officer was gunned down during the World War Two occupation of the city.

2 Jun 2025
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