Will 2016 be the year virtual reality gaming takes off?

The first wave of VR headsets flopped, but soon the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR will go on sale – and they’re going to be much, much better

Saks Fifth Avenue to become The Winter Palace

Saks Fifth Avenue Transforms Into “The Winter Palace” This Holiday Season. New technology and a fresh take on the winter wonderland concept will transform Saks Fifth Avenue into Winter Palace. On November 23, luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue will transform its flagship into The Winter Palace with the unveiling of its historic holiday windows as … Read more

It’s only rock’n’roll but they like it: Hedi Slimane’s Saint Laurent makes it simple

Some accuse him of denigrating a hallowed legacy, but the French fashion house’s current designer is pulling in celebrity fans, and money

Highly anticipated W Amsterdam debuts with the city’s most glamourous crash pad and the Amsterdam’s first rooftop pool

Connect and Exchange in the Heart of Amsterdam: W Amsterdam promises to bring something new and exciting to the hotel industry in the Dutch capital. Starwood group introduces a new style of modern hospitality to the Netherlands with the debut of the highly anticipated W Amsterdam hotel, described as “an energetic space full of unexpected moments”. … Read more

The eco guide to plastic bags

Here’s how to change your shopping habits when one-use disposable bags are taxed in England from 5 October