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She was the darling of last year’s Fashion Week, with her debut show a hit. But with twins and a newborn baby, how can fashion designer Ingrid Starnes follow up with another successful showing?

Established names form the backbone of the industry, but it's the fresh new faces who keep it moving forward. We talk to the designers behind four new labels holding their first solo shows at NZ Fashion Week.

Lady Gaga refused to sign a fragrance deal with cosmetics firm Coty Beauty unless bosses could find a way to create the world's first-ever black perfume.

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Colombian Gilberto Navas-Cotte shaers his South American style.

Nicole Kidman has ditched her usual wholesome image, daring to bare for the latest issue of V Magazine's Travel Issue.

Top designers tell Viva the ideas behind their latest collections.

Dan Ahwa, the fashion editor of Canvas magazine and unassumingly stylish man, shares some new-season shopping tips for men.

Beauty for blokes is becoming big business.

Andreas Mikellis celebrates the changing face of menswear in New Zealand.

It's no longer reserved for the rich and famous, darlings; all kinds of Kiwis now hire experts for style advice. Rachel Grunwell lets a stylist work her magic in a spring makeover.

A heated debate has erupted in Gisborne over whether pyjamas should be banned from being worn in public.

Master milliner Carolyn Gibson shares her expertise with novice hatmakers. Helen Twose writes.

Football star David Beckham has unveiled the new black and white shots to promote his H&M Bodywear collaboration with the high street retailer.

Simple luxury is key for the debut of this award-winning young designer.

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