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Play on, Paris
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.
The big squeeze
Curves are in. Corset shop owner Jill Peterson is well-placed to create the hourglass look that is so hot right now.
Cool runnings: NZ designers share their winter fashion tips
Nine leading labels share their hottest winter looks ahead of tonight's Viva runway collection at the NZ Fashion Festival.
Dan Ahwa's favourite things
Stylist and creative director Dan Ahwa is the man behind the looks at this week's New Zealand Fashion Festival.
The write stuff
Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?
Somehow it's fine to target women such as Kate Moss - they're not 'real'
Ageing faster than a blue cheese in a damp cave!" opined the Daily Mail's Jan Moir, following Kate Moss's recent appearance at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris.
NZ Fashion Festival: Day one
Photos from last night's Fashion Festival show in Auckland, which featured designs by Cybele, Zambesi, Kourbela, Taylor Boutique, Ruby, Gregory, Moochi, Storm and Helen Cherry. To buy tickets for any of this week's other shows, click here.
Your Business: Making the shoe fit for loyal customers
For a certain breed of expat women, when they come back home to visit, they will always make a beeline for a Minnie Cooper shop to pick up a new pair of shoes or a bag.
Weddings: Big ticket beauty
We check out the value of two treatments that require saving up for.
Model hopefuls quizzed
Elation and disappointment among first batch of contestants for New Zealand's Next Top Model as they were put through their paces yesterday.
Chic with a sting in its tail
Killer ray skin the latest in leather but can come with qualms of conscience.
On the search for treasures
There are few shopping outings more fun and fascinating than exploring vintage stores on a lazy weekend afternoon. Libby Nicholson-Moon uncovers some of the best in Auckland.
Weddings: With this ring ...
If you are about to buy engagement and wedding rings, Phil Grieve says there are a few aspects to take into consideration.
Fashion Plate: Celeste Wong
She may be making a name for herself in Britain, but actress Celeste Wong remains fond of New Zealand fashion. She tells us about her style.
Dunedin: New kids thrive on a grand old
NZ's freshest designers set up camp in Dunedin's historic quarters, writes Catherine Smith.
Fashion Festival highlights
There is a whole host of fabulous events happening at next week's Fashion Festival in Auckland.
Fashion gets festive
Following the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.
Wedding notebook: Diary it
If you need more inspiration and ideas for the big day, don't miss the Bride & Groom Show on May 1 at Ellerslie Racecourse.
Beauty: Cutting edge
A London hairstylist at the top of his game is realistic about affordable hair care for women.
Win tickets to Viva's NZ Fashion Festival show
We have a New Zealand Fashion Festival experience prize pack to give away.
Beauty: Be your own super heroine
Shandelle Battersby gets expert tutelage to transform her look.
Fashion and fascism
John Galliano's recent comments have put the spotlight on the links between designers and government.
A flourish for fetish: Louis Vuitton unleashes its new object of desire
Marc Jacobs left no stone unturned at the Louis Vuitton show that opened the final day of the Paris collections yesterday.
Dion Lee: Right on Cue
Up-and-coming Australian designer Dion Lee is has collaborated with Cue to create an impressive high-low fashion collection.