Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis

From mid-century marvels to martinis and mysticism, Fionn Davenport peels back the desert layers of Palm Springs

Thursday night in downtown Palm Springs is VillageFest, when thousands descend on a three-block stretch of Palm Canyon Road to browse, shop and eat. 

Thursday night in downtown Palm Springs is VillageFest, when thousands descend on a three-block stretch of Palm Canyon Road to browse, shop and eat. 

The eclectic lineup ranges from Nana’s candied pecans and Arizona Jack’s beef jerky to artisan beeswax candles, Philly cheesesteaks and Colombian arepas.