Fashion

Celebrating fashion

Ready to strut their stuff at the iD Fashion Emerging Designer Awards are Barbara Brinsley (81), and Cassidy Senior (22), of Dunedin.

Show benefits breast cancer research

A Nom*D model struts down the runway at Fashion for a Cure in Dunedin last night.
Troupe showcase fashion shoes, support cancer care

Otago Dance Association’s Performance Troupe was busy rehearsing last night in preparation for Dunedin Fashion for a Cure today.

Celebrating fashion

Ready to strut their stuff at the iD Fashion Emerging Designer Awards are Barbara Brinsley (81), and Cassidy Senior (22), of Dunedin.

Show benefits breast cancer research

Show benefits breast cancer research

A Nom*D model struts down the runway at Fashion for a Cure in Dunedin last night.

Troupe showcase fashion shoes, support cancer care

Otago Dance Association Performance Troupe members prepare for a fashion and dance show that will...

Troupe showcase fashion shoes, support cancer care

Otago Dance Association’s Performance Troupe was busy rehearsing last night in preparation for Dunedin Fashion for a Cure today.

iD finalist has freedom to enjoy colour

Dunedin student Vera Kalugina models a garment from her entry in the iD International Emerging...

iD finalist has freedom to enjoy colour

An Otago Polytechnic student from Russia who is a fashion design competition finalist has felt more freedom to embrace colour since arriving in New Zealand.

‘Fuzzy Bears’ an investment

Caleb Ferguson knows sneakers better than he knows San Francisco psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead.

Dunedin Fashion for a Cure returning

A model displays designer clothing at Fashion for a Cure in Dunedin last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Dunedin Fashion for a Cure returning

A Dunedin event is set to showcase some of New Zealand’s finest fashion to support breast cancer research.

iD breaking new ground

The iD International Emerging Designer Awards Show is breaking new ground by hosting an online fashion show. Fashion writer Katie Day goes behind the scenes of the 2020 virtual event.

Lockdown efforts lead to international success

Hairdressing apprentices Rebekah Morton (left) and Tash Williamson (right) display their award...

Lockdown efforts lead to international success

Two Dunedin hairdressers have styled their way to international awards after spending lockdown refining their skills.

iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections

iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections

A taste of what is to come has been revealed by iD fashion in the lead-up to its International Emerging Designer Awards.

A journey from farm to fashion

From North Otago farm girl to New Zealand fashion designer – Oamaru Mail reporter Gus Patterson finds out more about Auckland-based Tess McCone, who has just launched her own fashion label, Su’mar.

Responding to a pandemic

Our time in lockdown has vastly impacted the local fashion industry. Katie Day talks to some Dunedin designers about the transforming retail landscape.

Woollen face masks in worldwide demand

A Lanaco face mask made with New Zealand wool. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Woollen face masks in worldwide demand

A company that uses New Zealand wool to create face masks says it cannot keep up with global demand.

Bollywood stars criticised over skin lightening

Priyanka Chopra has said in past interviews that she regretted endorsing such a product as a...

Bollywood stars criticised over skin lightening

Several Bollywood stars have been labelled "hypocrites" after speaking out against racism to lend support to global protests while promoting products in India designed to make people's skin lighter.

Max prepares to close 17 stores, including Q'town

The documents say Max will terminate 17 leases by the end of next month, just over half in...

Max prepares to close 17 stores, including Q'town

The owner of women's fashion brand Max is proposing to close 17 stores, including its one in Queenstown, after having virtually no revenue during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Luxury brands push up prices

Top luxury brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton have increased prices of some of their most coveted products as they seek to make up for sales lost during weeks of coronavirus lockdowns.

Fashion’s function can shift in crisis

As New Zealand emerges from pandemic restrictions, our approach to fashion has changed. Fashion writer Katie Day considers style’s latest evolution by taking a look at our back-to-work trends.

Shoes on show like seeing a friend in a film

Dunedin shoemaker Flora Knight shows off one of the boots she worked on for television show The...

Shoes on show like seeing a friend in a film

A Dunedin shoemaker’s fancy footwear has left an imprint on the small screen.

Eleanor Catton's Man Booker prize-winning novel The Luminaries gets the TV treatment - complete with sumptuous Victorian costumes that highlight a compelling time in New Zealand's history, writes Dan Ahwa.

Father inspired fashion

Ruby Van der Zanden, of Dunedin, holds a piece from her collection, a jacket with a photo of her...

Father inspired fashion

The death of a young Dunedin woman’s father was the inspiration behind her fashion collection, which has been selected as a finalist in the iD International Emerging Designer Awards.

Reopening exciting but devil in details

Dunedin hairdressers Karl and Danelle Radel, from Klone, are looking forward to having clients...

Reopening exciting but devil in details

Dunedin business owners are excited to open their doors, but anxious to see who comes in once the Cabinet decides to move the country to Alert Level 2.

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