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In 2018 Rachel Caswell bought sewing equipment and set up a studio making sheepskin slippers out...

Handmade sheepskin slippers prove a nice fit

After 15 years working on private yachts and living the "cruising" life, Rachel Caswell yearned for the quieter life back in New Zealand — cue handmade sheepskin slippers.

'One lonely hanger left': Trelise Cooper clothing stolen

Top fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper is devastated after being burgled and losing her entire 2021 spring and summer samples.
Creating his lifestyle in fancy footwear

At 15, Sean McIntee spent all his savings on a pair of kicks.

Handmade sheepskin slippers prove a nice fit

After 15 years working on private yachts and living the "cruising" life, Rachel Caswell yearned for the quieter life back in New Zealand — cue handmade sheepskin slippers.

'One lonely hanger left': Trelise Cooper clothing stolen

Dame Trelise Cooper. Photo: Getty Images

'One lonely hanger left': Trelise Cooper clothing stolen

Top fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper is devastated after being burgled and losing her entire 2021 spring and summer samples.

As Covid-19 continues to bite, many people in "white-collar" jobs are working from home, with a newfound love of sweatpants.This seismic shift is having profound repercussions across the supply chain for suits and the wool industry.

Fashion always huge part of designer’s life

Dame Trelise Cooper with her pre-autumn 2021 collection on display at Oamaru's Design Federation...

Fashion always huge part of designer’s life

If clothing designer Dame Trelise Cooper could give one piece of advice to her 15-year-old self, she would begin with “take a deep breath”.

Fashion designer Kenzo dies from Covid-19

Kenzo Takada attends the Jean-Paul Gaultier 50th Birthday Cocktail and Party in January this year...

Fashion designer Kenzo dies from Covid-19

Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, better known as Kenzo, who created his label in Paris in the 1970s, died on Sunday, the brand that still carries his name said.

Clothes mountains build up as recycling breaks down

Antonio de Carvalho from Green World Recycling sorts through bags of clothing at the company's...

Clothes mountains build up as recycling breaks down

Clothes recycling is the pressure-release valve of fast fashion, and it's breaking under Covid-19 curbs.

Patterns of behaviour

Kaiapoi 623 depicts a group of men planning and measuring; note the retail stamp for Patton’s...

Patterns of behaviour

One of the largest knitting pattern collections within a New Zealand institution is held in the Hocken Collections at the University of Otago.

Creating his lifestyle in fancy footwear

Sean McIntee gets his hands on some Air Jordans at a sneaker swap meet in Auckland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Creating his lifestyle in fancy footwear

At 15, Sean McIntee spent all his savings on a pair of kicks.

Breast cancer lingerie launched

Andrea Samson (left) and Lucy Warren are importers of lingerie for breast cancer survivors. PHOTO...

Breast cancer lingerie launched

Dunedin friends Andrea Samson and Lucy Warren have launched "Touched by Pink", a social enterprise to provide more lingerie options for breast cancer survivors.

Remaking it anew

Fiona Clements (left) and Fiona Jenkin in the new Stitch Kitchen remakery workspace. PHOTOS:...

Remaking it anew

From stitching and mending to remaking whole systems, a Dunedin social enterprise is broadening its ambition, Tom McKinlay writes.

Best fabrics to use for masks revealed

As the number of people making their own reusable fabric face masks continues to grow, a University of Otago fibre and textile sciences specialist has produced guidance on the best materials to use.

Swapping clothes to save environment

Sarah Millwater, of Hawea Flat, searches through clothing yesterday at Wanaka Swaps.

Swapping clothes to save environment

The fashion industry has become infamous for its effect on the environment, but a weekend event in Wanaka was organised to help save the environment and the community, as well as raise money for charity.

Clothing line ties in family, farming

Jono and Sarah Reed model hoodies and beanies made from merino wool. PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY SARAH REED

Clothing line ties in family, farming

Faced with the realities of rural isolation, Sarah Reed has created her own clothing line.

Fashion for a Cure

Dunedin fashion supporters got to see a selection of Kiwi designers' latest summer collections at the Fashion for a Cure fundraising event last week. For those who missed out, Katie Day gives a glimpse of what's to come.

iD winners absent in pandemic

Models show off outfits designed by iD International Emerging Design Award finalists at the...

iD winners absent in pandemic

It was one for the history books. For the first time in the 16-year history of the iD International Emerging Design Awards, the winners were named at a show they were unable to attend.

Fashion in absentia: iD award winners announced

Two of Stina Randestad's designs from her winning collection Hybrid. Photos: Supplied

Fashion in absentia: iD award winners announced

It was one for the history books. For the first time in the 16 year history of the iD International Emerging Design Awards, the winners were named at a show they were unable to attend.

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.

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