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Fashion Week: What to look out for
Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

NZ Fashion Week: Aussies go big - but not here
A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.

Top Muddle: Minding Ps and Qs and other challenges
The models' first challenge back on home soil turns out to be the long-expected 'go see'.

NZ Fashion Week beauty: It's not just about the frocks
Hair and makeup are also in the spotlight at Fashion Week.

Big models spark debate over health messages
First it was matchstick-thin models and anorexia. Now the fashion industry is copping flak over big women on the runway.

Beauty: When art walks down the runway at NZ Fashion Week
Opening night promises an eye-catching start to Fashion Week, writes Janetta Mackay.

Fashion walking a wine line
Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.

Fashion designers have a ball with rugby theme
The cup has inspired international designers to produce a fashion show at this year's Westfield Style Pasifika.

NZ Fashion Week designers: What were you thinking?
Viva gives you an exclusive preview of what five designers will be showcasing at New Zealand Fashion Week - and we find out the story behind each collection.

NZ Fashion Week: Front row dress code
There's nothing wrong with dressing in a fun, exciting and colourful way - especially during Fashion Week.

Fashion Festival Sydney
As New Zealand prepares for its own Fashion Week, we take a look at what's being shown on the Australian runways at Fashion Festival Sydney.

Fashion Plate: Briar Neville
Zambesi stalwart Briar Neville lets us in on her style secrets.

NZ Fashion Week: Craft work
Fashion designer Ingrid Starnes and her partner Simon Pound make a stylish team.

NZ Fashion Week: Runway reporter
Next week will see the new local winter collections presented on the catwalk, but what's happening overseas?

Fashion: It's a boy thing
Far from being the domain of women, fashion-watching is increasingly perceived as cool for men.