Holliday, the first woman of her size to be hired by a major modeling agency, is also the first model over size 18 to model Monif Clarke's clothing line.

Kim Kardashian has unveiled her dramatic new platinum blonde locks after touching down in Paris.

Makeup artist Rebekah Banks has been up close and personal with the All Blacks and worked on beauties at fashion week and the NZ Music Awards - now she faces a brush with the big time.

Kathy Smith was shocked when she was picked from the crowd at Auckland Cup Day by the Cup Couture judges.

The $150,000 pearl-adorned dress Lupita Nyong'o wore to this year's Academy Awards has been reported stolen, sheriff's officials said Thursday.

Hey, that shape by the President looks very familiar. Artist reveals he added shadow of infamous blue dress in painting.

The photographer behind the unretouched image of Cindy Crawford at a 2013 lingerie shoot is taking legal action amid allegations the snap was stolen and altered to make the supermodel look bad.

There's honesty and truth to a bare face and unadulterated skin - equal parts vulnerable and brave, writes Emma Gleason.

One man has gone one step further and nailed his - blue and black - colours to the mast by getting a tattoo of the dress.

This season’s power clash throws all the rules out the window.

Racing fashion aficionado Claire Hahn says you don't need to spend a fortune to be in the running at today's Viva Prix de Fashion.

We love our All Blacks, but the new flag debate shows our obsession with the darkest hue may be fading, observes Lindsey Dawson.

With the party season in full swing, we've decoded the dress codes for you. From formal invites to appropriate office attire, we've got you covered.

Victoria's Secret Angels are dropping like flies this week as it's revealed veteran model Doutzen Kroes has hung up her wings alongside Karlie Kloss.

Here are the most pricey pieces seen on the red carpet at this year's Oscars.

As the awards season comes to an end, we take a look a back at some of the designer gowns that graced the red carpet this year.

Now the big stars seem to make dull, safe choices that are borderline frumpy, mourns Hannah Betts.

The A-listers on the Oscars red carpet were the epitome of glamour and sophistication, with most of the stars looking elegant in their floor-length gowns.

Stars arrive at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California.

Our fashion jury round up the best and worst looks on the Oscars red carpet.

All the awards, all the dance numbers! Our panel of entertainment experts provide commentary on the Oscars 2015 ceremony.

The friendly festival is as much about the music and art as it is about the colourful fashion.

The friendly festival is as much about the music and art as it is about the wild and wacky fashion. Photos / Jason Burgess

A flattering wardrobe staple beloved in the past makes a welcome comeback.

Once, she was the undisputed queen of the toy cupboard. But today, sales of Barbie are in free-fall. Rachel Halliwell (and her 8-year-old daughter) explore her decline and ask how toy manufacturers can win over girls now.