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FashionJuly 15

Start of semester bargain hunting

University of Otago students Lilou Rault Metillon and Jane Yang admire vintage clothes at the Re:Ori 26 Market Day.
Start of semester bargain hunting
Start of semester bargain hunting
FashionJuly 2

Toxic beauty on show

A poisonous dress from the Victorian period is on display at in Whanganui for a short time before being put away for good.
Toxic beauty on show
Toxic beauty on show
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FashionJune 16

Textiles hold lessons for today

While Japanese boro textiles are ancient and timeworn they are still relevant in today’s world of fast fashion, collector Pip Steel tells Rebecca Fox.
Textiles hold lessons for today
Textiles hold lessons for today
FashionJune 16

Time to cash that vintage watch in?

Classic gold watches are being melted down as the value of their metal content outstrips their resale worth.
Time to cash that vintage watch in?
Time to cash that vintage watch in?
FashionJune 12

10-year-old designer debuts at Paris Fashion Week

At four years old, Max Alexander told his parents he was a dressmaker. By age 10, he was showing a collection at Paris Fashion Week.
10-year-old designer debuts at Paris Fashion Week
10-year-old designer debuts at Paris Fashion Week
FashionJune 9

Astronauts wearing Prada for moon mission

Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled an inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading to the moon.
Astronauts wearing Prada for moon mission
Astronauts wearing Prada for moon mission
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FashionMay 26

Pieces from the past

On a recent tour of China following the Silk Road, Dunedin dress historian Dr Jane Malthus was intrigued by the changes in dress practices.
Pieces from the past
Pieces from the past
FashionMay 24

Searching for vintage treasure

Hundreds turned out to hunt for clothing treasures at the be-loved Vintage and Pre-Loved Market at the weekend.
Searching for vintage treasure
Searching for vintage treasure
FashionMay 20

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.
New shoppers flocking to Chanel
New shoppers flocking to Chanel
FashionMay 20

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.
Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death
Mango tycoon's son a suspect in father's death
FashionMay 5

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.
Stars embrace costume at Met Gala
Stars embrace costume at Met Gala
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FashionMay 5

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.
These boots . . .
These boots . . .
FashionApril 28

Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration

With winter approaching we all crave the warm and toasty feeling wool provides.
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
FashionApril 27

Machine-knitted puffer like no other

Just in time for winter, up-and-coming designer Alberta Bucciarelli has created a puffer like no other.
Machine-knitted puffer like no other
Machine-knitted puffer like no other
FashionApril 23

Sew long to paper patterns?

Dunedin-based designer Tara Viggo abandoned paper patterns a few years ago due to rising printing and shipping costs.
Sew long to paper patterns?
Sew long to paper patterns?
FashionApril 23

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.
Fun, fashion and changing times
Fun, fashion and changing times
FashionApril 21

A fashionable Queen

Famed for wearing bright colours and matching hats, Queen Elizabeth II once quipped: "I have to be seen to be believed."
A fashionable Queen
A fashionable Queen
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FashionApril 20

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.
Belle Bird boutique owner seeks new direction
Belle Bird boutique owner seeks new direction
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FashionApril 17

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.
Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
FashionApril 2

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.
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Past winners’ wool creations on display
FashionMarch 24

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.
Community collaboration, creative connection
Community collaboration, creative connection
FashionMarch 16

Kiwi costume designer adds Oscar to accolades

New Zealand designer Kate Hawley has added an Oscar to her collection of awards for Best Costume Design for the film Frankenstein.
Kiwi costume designer adds Oscar to accolades
Kiwi costume designer adds Oscar to accolades
FashionMarch 13

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.
Slow down for secondhand style
Slow down for secondhand style
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FashionMarch 6

Endometriosis in the spotlight

A display of fashion, creativity and a community is hoped to spark a conversation about a painful disease that affects one in 10 women.
Endometriosis in the spotlight
Endometriosis in the spotlight
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