Biologists have long been fascinated by the amazing diversity of animal colour patterns. Despite much interest, the underlying evolutionary and developmental mechanisms contributing to their rich ...

Which is the best way to combine a variety of patterns? Decorating your home should reflect your personal taste, so, if you love mixing patterns and scale, then go for it. It’s often easier to start ...

"Instead of opting for stripe-on-stripe, look for a tie patterned with dots or diamonds," says Jolyon Bexon, manager at Gieves & Hawkes. "The smart option is to co-ordinate the tie's minor colour – ...