Oscars 2016: Colour and texture adorn Academy Awards red carpet

The worlds most-watched stretch of red carpet seized the spotlight in Hollywood on 28 February as stars in luxurious gowns, glittering sequins and daring necklines strutted and twirled on their way into the Academy Awards. Fashion designer Nick Verreos applauded stars for their strong colour choices, on a carpet filled with jewel tones. Feb 29, 2016

Bernie Sanders action toy funded on Kickstarter

Orders for a 6” tall Bernie Sanders action figure – complete with signature slouch, open mouth and accusatory pointed finger – were flooding in from fans on Kickstarter, months ahead of the products delivery date in July. Brooklyn-based FCTRY created a prototype for the plastic version of the Vermont senator and started a campaign with a goal of raising $15,000 (£10,640) to fund production. Within 24 hours FCTRY had raised about $40,000 from fans snapping up various deals, including a sold-out $20 offer for a single Bernie Sanders action figure called The Early Bern Special #1. Feb 26, 2016

New York Fashion Week: Bloggers earn front row respect

Walkways become runways as lights prepare to shine on designers 2016 fall/winter collections at New York Fashion: The Shows. With just days away from the first look hitting the catwalk, fashion insiders are preparing to see what will be trending in the fashion world. Over the past few years technology has had a hand in changing the guest list at fashion week from the fashion elite to now include social media stars who have proven they deserve to sit front row. Feb 10, 2016

Wilder v Szpilka: Heavyweights weigh-in ahead of Brooklyn bout

A wide-open scramble among heavyweights is underway, illustrated by a pair of world title fights in boxings glamour division in an historic night for the sport in Brooklyn on 16 January. American Deontay Wilder (35-0 with 34 knockouts) puts his WBC title on the line against Artur Szpilka (20-1, 15 knockouts) of Poland in a glittering Barclays Center fight card. Jan 16, 2016