A US consulate worker in the Solomon Islands accused of smuggling clothes from a neighbouring Pacific Island nation into William and Kate's hotel room has been banned from official engagements.

In honour of the royal visit, Danielle Wright tracks down the best of British in Auckland.

Ultra suede, check. Faux fur, check. The ‘Me’ decade leaves a lasting impression.

Big-name Kiwi labels have been mum on whether they have supplied the Duchess of Cambridge with any creations but it is expected the royal visitor will appear in NZ-designed outfits.

Oscar-nominated Michael Wilkinson, costume designer for American Hustle, had his work cut out for him in creating looks to evoke the evolution from the rebellious 60s to the newfound individualism of America in the 1970s, specifically the latter part of that decade.

Supermodel Bar Refaeli has splashed out on a one-of-a-kind facial by covering her face in 24-carat liquid gold.

After keeping her birth gender a secret for years, New York-based model Geena Rocero decided to come out.

Justin Timberlake has been named the most stylish man in showbiz by Fashion One Television.

An aspiring transgender model has vowed to take to the catwalk tomorrow night despite a row over whether she was eligible to enter a beauty contest.

Lady Gaga says she changes her appearance when she feels "restless", and takes inspiration from designer Donatella Versace.

Victoria and David Beckham's eldest son has followed in his parents' fashionable footsteps by taking part in his first modelling shoot.

This psychology expert reveals an insight in to the positive reaction to the viral #nomakeup selfie campaign.

The singer, who is renowned for her over-the-top outfits, has told Graham Norton's BBC talk show that clothes keep her mentally on track.

She wears the pants. And the dress. This season’s layer of choice is the best of both worlds.

The boy meets girl formula resonates well with local designers who love to play on that dichotomy of masculine versus feminine and hard versus soft.

A baby bottom cream that has had UK mothers stampeding stores so they can apply it to their own faces has arrived on NZ shores.

Six months ago, Ben Cardwell was a struggling uni student working part-time in a petrol station and living with his parents - now he has a company that has leapt to $1.5m in sales.

Karl Lagerfeld has likened the selfie trend to "electronic masturbation".

Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she's receiving a similar honour from the fashion world.

Not since the 1970s have beards on men been so popular. They're prevailing everywhere, observes Lee Suckling.

Five magazine covers that stirred up way more controversy than Kimye's heavily criticised Vogue cover.

Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has defended her decision to put Kanye West and his fiancee Kim Kardashian on the cover of US Vogue magazine.

Cara Delevingne turns down 70 per cent of the work she's offered.

L'Wren Scott was not planning to close her fashion house at the time that she killed herself, a representative for Mick Jagger's girlfriend has insisted, after reports that her business was close to collapse.

Oh the cheek! this season’s comic prints have a decidedly subversive streak that will make heads turn.

How much would you pay for socks? Socks, actual socks that go on your feet, one per foot, not socks as a euphemism for a word that sounds a lot like "socks".

Australian Vogue have revealed the most expensive ensembles at this year's Oscars. Take a look to see which stunning screen star takes out the top spot, walking in over $18 million worth of designer wears.

These boots were made for walking ... and that’s just what they’ll do.

This selection of new season boots will see you through autumn and winter with their slick, updated, utility styling and subtle equestrian-inspired details.