THE COMPASS This month’s cultural ups and downs

Pointing you in the right cultural direction this month

IN THE LONG RUN

This new Sky comedy is loosely based on Idris Elba’s childhood and set amid the tower blocks and shell suits of ’80s London. C’mon, we had you at ‘Idris Elba.’

ONE-DAY VACAYS

Time is precious and money somewhat absent, so replace your two-week getaway with the new fad for going there and back in a day. No hotel needed.

SISTINE CHAPEL CHIC

According to Pinterest’s trend report, this year interiors are all about palatial ceilings: big, bold and beautiful. Bad news if you can’t reach the top of the fridge or paint cherubim.

PLAYFUL PERFUME

Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl looks like a stiletto, Map Of The Heart’s Black Heart a, er, heart and Moschino’s Gold Fresh Couture? Bleach spray. Try not to confuse the last two.

PURPLE REIGN

The Chanel and Loewe catwalks were laden with lilac, and ultraviolet is Pantone’s colour of the year. Wear it in jumpers or masculine tailoring to avoid the Queen and Dame Edna references.

SELFICCINOS

This? Oh, it’s just narcissism embodied in a beverage. Coffee shops are now picturing customers’ faces in froth. Caffvain hit, anyone?

ABATTOIR ATTIRE

We get it, Raf Simons’ bloodspattered coat for Calvin Klein is about ‘American horror, American dreams.’ But try telling that to HR as they hand you your P45. And then call the police.

DESIGNER TOOTHPASTE

You know you’ve made it when spitting out the financial equivalent of an Amazon Alexa twice a day seems reasonable. Yep, a tube of Theodent 300 is yours for just £74.

CINNAMON SKINCARE

What is it with DIY skin treatments containing cinnamon? Claims to plump and rejuvenate. Actually causes contact dermatitis. Leave it to the experts.

OVERPRICED TAT

Tiffany & Co’s Everyday Objects collection includes all your basics: from a £260 pencil sharpener to a £945 tin can. Impress friends and

miss your rent all at once.