Madchester, grunge chic and Kate Moss: how the 90s shaped our world

The decade when youth culture exploded in defiant hypercolour lives on – and not just in Channel 4’s This is England ’90. Former editor of the Face Sheryl Garratt explains how the E generation’s style excesses are making a comeback

World Spa Awards winners celebrated in Danang, Vietnam

World Spa Awards winners celebrated at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. Thailand was crowned the world’s best spa destination by travelers and industry leaders at the inaugural World Spa Awards celebrated at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam. The Emirates Palace Spa in Abu Dhabi emerged a big winner, taking the title of World’s Best … Read more

Oscar de la Renta at New York fashion week – sumptuous gowns and espadrilles

In his second collection for Oscar de la Renta, British creative director Peter Copping returned to the label’s classically showy style to stunning effect

Tuna and mackerel populations suffer catastrophic 74% decline, research shows

WWF says we risk losing species critical to human food security unless action is taken to halt overfishing and other threats to marine life

World’s first transparent 3-person submersible capable of diving to 1,700 meters

U-Boat Worx has teamed up with leading scientists to design a compact and cost-effective submersible that enables scientists, ocean enthusiasts to explore the world’s oceans with an unrivalled combination of safety, high performance, ultra-wide field of vision and outstanding comfort. UBW already builds a range of private submersibles that provided the proven technology for this … Read more

The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel

Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more