The red and yellow cap worn by surf lifesavers has been a familiar sight on Australian beaches for more than 70 years.

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester will today receive an honorary doctorate from Massey.

Getting the once-over from an appearance expert gives Gill South the confidence to put her best foot forward.

A strong, albeit much more commercial line up of winners triumphed at last night's iD International Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin.

Emerging designers from around the world were chosen to display their collections at the awards, which are held as part of the annual id Dunedin Fashion Week.

It's back to the future for men's hair this winter, with cropped back and sides teamed with versatile longer lengths on top. This allows hair to be styled back slickly or worn more casually tousled.

Men are increasingly coming around to the idea of skincare.

You can put your own personality into formal wear, writes Lee Holmes.

Zambesi's head designer took inspiration from Berlin for the new menswear collection.

Armed with scissors and brushes, the country's top hair stylists battled it out at the Colour Trophy Awards in Auckland on Saturday night.

Photos from the Remix show at NZ Fashion Festival 2011, which featured designs by Huffer, Matchi Motchi, Zambesi Man, Ricochet, Bendon, Workshop, Tigerlily and Barkers.

These botanical beauty treats moisturise and promise much more, writes Janetta Mackay.

Photos from the Cleo show at NZ Fashion Festival 2011, which featured designs by Celine Rita, Hailwood, Kimberleys, Claire Barker, Michelle Yvette, Sable & Minx, Doosh and Brady.

Photos from the Viva Show at NZ Fashion Festival 2011, which featured designs by Trelise Cooper, Yvonne Bennetti, Juliette Hogan, tkstore, Andrea Moore, Max, Vanilla Ink.

Ruth Garden's Parnell boutique reflects her vintage-inspired style.

The long and successful career of accomplished New Zealand designer Annie Bonza will be celebrated at Auckland's Bridal Fashion Week.

People should get an oral health certificate from their dentist or dental specialist before getting their teeth whitened, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.

Bronagh Key has chosen a top bridal designer to design her outfit for the Royal Wedding on April 29 - a decision that has raised eyebrows.

Cosmetic surgery is finding a new audience among senior citizens.

Before you consider a facelift, buy these makeup musts first, say beauty writers Josephine Fairley & Sarah Stacey.

Smoking on the catwalk has only added to the allure of a woman who has kept her mystery while being one of the world's best-known faces.

Fashion designer Emilie Pullar just loves layering. So much so she's looked to Egyptian mummies for design inspiration.

In fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going at Paris Fashion Week. In a season dogged by intrigue, this could be a mantra, on the catwalk and beyond.

Get in the groove with the latest fashion "It" words.

Curves are in. Corset shop owner Jill Peterson is well-placed to create the hourglass look that is so hot right now.

Nine leading labels share their hottest winter looks ahead of tonight's Viva runway collection at the NZ Fashion Festival.