The Spectator

Don’t worry Brooks Newmark: paisley was sexy once…

...200 years ago. Plus: Who sexts, the deadliest borders, and why weather records always seem to be getting broken

Empress Josephine of France [Bridgeman Images]

Already a subscriber? Log in

This article is for subscribers only

Subscribe today to get 3 months' delivery of the magazine, as well as online and app access, for only £3.

  • Weekly delivery of the magazine
  • Unlimited access to our website and app
  • Enjoy Spectator newsletters and podcasts
  • Explore our online archive, going back to 1828