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    Annalisa Wikitoria McConachie (second left) wears the 2025 MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards ‘...

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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.

    'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments

    Shoppers were buying the kimonos to wear and for the varied fabrics. Photo: RNZ

    '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

    Jimmy D's James Dobson wears the Fortress shirt and Drab long sleeve tee. Photo: David James

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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

    A design by Hannah Fleming, of Otago Girls' High School.

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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

    Carolyn Burr of Rangiora, with some of the contributions to Project Uplift from the Waimakariri...

    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

    Searching for a unique piece of clothing in Abby Fleur’s Venus Vintage Treasure rack of clothing...

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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

    The Birkin was bought by a private Japanese buyer. Photo: Reuters

    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

    Isabella Miscisco weaves her magic, making fashion for people. Photo: Seren Stevens

    Fit that flatters

    Isabella Miscisco is drawing new threads of confidence through her fashion designs, Seren Stevens writes.

    Muted colours at Chanel, Armani sparkles

    Models wear creations by Chanel as part the French fashion house's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025...

    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

    Only six brands report they offer project financing for suppliers' decarbonisation efforts. Among...

    Fashion brands move slow on green promises

    Few fashion brands are investing in cutting supply-chain emissions, according to industry figures.

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    Currently trending

    As the temperatures drop, Josie Steenhart checks in with three of our most loved fashion designers: Kowtow’s Dayne Johnston, Juliette Hogan and Sara Aspinall of Company of Strangers.

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    Miss NZ finalist ‘never thought’ it would happen

    Mosgiel-born, now Auckland-based, student nurse Emily Faulkner has been named one of the...

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    Miss NZ finalist ‘never thought’ it would happen

    A former Taieri College student never thought a Mosgiel local would make it on to the stage of New Zealand’s premier pageant.

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    Costumes key to society’s next show

    South Otago Theatrical Society president/wardrobe manager Marion Leslie looks through some of the...

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    Costumes key to society’s next show

    The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.

    ‘Crazy’ to win Shakespeare dress award

    Bayfield High School German exchange student Janne Olimsky with her costume design yesterday....

    ‘Crazy’ to win Shakespeare dress award

    A young dressmaker impressed judges at a Shakespeare festival with her transformable Victorian design.

    Dual pricing tackles fast fashion

    A third of the profits from sales of coats designed by Liz Mitchell will go to subsidising...

    Dual pricing tackles fast fashion

    A fashion collaborative has set out to challenge the harm caused by fast fashion by making environmentally friendly clothing in New Zealand — with a catch.

    Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis (centre) on Budget Day wearing a blue dress believed to be from...

    'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.

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    ‘Chocolate Queen’ fashioning business

    Former Cadbury's worker Megan Fairley is proud to incorporate a chocolate theme in her small...

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    ‘Chocolate Queen’ fashioning business

    Cadbury's might be long gone but Megan Fairley is still Dunedin’s "Chocolate Queen".

    Halle Berry forced to rethink festival frock

    Halle Berry covered up for the opening night of the festival, but wore a more revealing dress ...

    Halle Berry forced to rethink festival frock

    Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was caught off-guard by the Cannes Film Festival's updated dress code and had to switch her outfit choice last minute.

    Carla Zampatti launches new-look Fashion Week

    Carla Zampatti launches new-look Fashion Week

    The timeless elegance of Carla Zampatti seems a solid bet to begin Australian Fashion Week's new era.
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