Food, fashion and floating
Alex Hannagan relishes quiet luxury in Melbourne and on the high seas with a touch of “wow” fashion on the side.
New shoppers flocking to Chanel
New shoppers flocking to Chanel
Chanel has drawn in shoppers who had never bought the French brand before, as new creative director Matthieu Blazy reinvents the classic bags, shoes and jackets.
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These boots . . .
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These boots . . .
With cold weather just around the corner many of us are thinking about our winter footwear. Prof Margo Barton with student Oliver Murphy looks at the history of a controversial boot.
Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers
Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers
Factories across Bangladesh, the world's second-largest clothes supplier, have turned off fans and coolers due to energy cuts caused by the Iran conflict, with workers sweltering.
Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death
Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death
The son of Isak Andic, founder of fashion group Mango, has been named as a suspect into his father's death in a 2024 cliff-top fall.
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
With winter approaching we all crave the warm and toasty feeling wool provides.
Sneakerheads queue for 24 hours as JD Sports opens in Dunedin
Sneakerheads queue for 24 hours as JD Sports opens in Dunedin
Now that's dedication - sportswear fans have queued overnight for the opening of a global sports store in George St this morning.
Stars embrace costume at Met Gala
Stars embrace costume at Met Gala
Pop icon Beyonce was among the most notable appearances at the Met Gala, returning after 10 years to co-chair the New York event.
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high-country station.
Machine-knitted puffer like no other
Machine-knitted puffer like no other
Just in time for winter, up-and-coming designer Alberta Bucciarelli has created a puffer like no other.
Sew long to paper patterns?
Sew long to paper patterns?
Dunedin-based designer Tara Viggo abandoned paper patterns a few years ago due to rising printing and shipping costs.
Fun, fashion and changing times
Fun, fashion and changing times
The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back the flash and fashion of the original film, but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape, its stars and makers say.
Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm
Ooh la la: Chanel buys stake in Central Otago farm
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high country station.
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George St fashion store closing after 23 years
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Belle Bird boutique owner seeks new direction
Shelley Harvey started the store when she was 26 and has been in the same George St shopfront since 2003.
A fashionable Queen
A fashionable Queen
Famed for wearing bright colours and matching hats, Queen Elizabeth II once quipped: "I have to be seen to be believed."
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
Generations of people involved in the wool industry, from fleece to fashion, will help a family-run wool merchant celebrate 70 years in the industry this weekend.
Past winners’ creations on display
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Close up views and the chance to own an entry from WoolOn Creative Fashion Event shows will be possible as work by three past winners go on display this month.
Community collaboration, creative connection
Community collaboration, creative connection
Emerging designers and fashion creatives from across the motu will converge on Auckland this week to celebrate innovation and diversity, through a series of fashion shows and events.
Slow down for secondhand style
Slow down for secondhand style
There is a pair of jeans in my wardrobe I have worn and patched and worn again more times than I can count.
Members use own funds to support appeal
Members use own funds to support appeal
Altrusa International of Oamaru is supporting The Love Grace Handbag Appeal in North Otago.
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