What's the point of NZ Fashion Week?
NZ Fashion Week has returned after a one-year hiatus, with a new vision that is public-facing rather than exclusive.
Boys prepare for the catwalk in school fundraiser
Boys prepare for the catwalk in school fundraiser
Students from a boys’ secondary school in Dunedin are perfecting their catwalks to raise money for their arts programmes.
Exhibition explores iconic performers
Exhibition explores iconic performers
There is plenty of glitter, glamour and outrageous style in Auckland Museum’s ‘‘Diva’’ exhibition but it is the underlying story that really resonates, finds Rebecca Fox.
Dressing for diplomacy
Dressing for diplomacy
When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a new black suit, it included a small detail.
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale
Students came in their hundreds to snag a bargain at the annual Whanau Refuge fashion sale on Saturday.
Hairdresser's collection a cut above
Hairdresser's collection a cut above
Christchurch's Michael Turner has been collecting hairdressing tools for more than 25 years, building the biggest private collection in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Tyres and dental floss prove winning combination
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Tyres and dental floss prove winning combination
A garment made from the inner tubes of bicycle tyres and dental floss won the top prize at this year’s MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.
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Fashion for a cause
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Fashion for a cause
Josie Steenhart finds there’s more to the much-anticipated Fashion for a Cure events than just fabulous frocks.
Fake fashion scams hit NZ buyers and shops
Fake fashion scams hit NZ buyers and shops
Online adverts for fake boutique clothing stores with NZ locations in their names have been surging, with hundreds of complaints to Consumer NZ.
Sustainable fashion movement gains momentum
Sustainable fashion movement gains momentum
A local collaborative has caught the interest of philanthropists across the country who are dropping tens of thousands of dollars in the name of sustainable fashion.
'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments
'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments
A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy.
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Artful mix of sensuality and absurdity
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Artful mix of sensuality and absurdity
Dedicated followers of local fashion and creativity can wear their art on their sleeves via a striking new collaboration.
Fashion to the fore
Fashion to the fore
Otago and Southland designers shone at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore at the weekend.
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
Amateur fashion designers from throughout New Zealand have showcased their creations at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.
An uplifting journey
An uplifting journey
A couple of months ago, Rangiora resident Carolyn Burr started on an uplifting journey to help others.
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Fashionistas flock to market
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Fashionistas flock to market
Restoring the perfect vintage outfit is one part passion and one part cheap vodka, a preloved clothing vendor says.
Original Birkin bag sells for record $16m
Original Birkin bag sells for record $16m
The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, has been sold in Paris for $16.7 million.
Fit that flatters
Fit that flatters
Isabella Miscisco is drawing new threads of confidence through her fashion designs, Seren Stevens writes.
Muted colours at Chanel, Armani sparkles
Muted colours at Chanel, Armani sparkles
Chanel opted for muted tones while Armani sent sparkling creations down the runway at the Paris fall-winter haute couture shows.
Fashion brands move slow on green promises
Fashion brands move slow on green promises
Few fashion brands are investing in cutting supply-chain emissions, according to industry figures.
