Dry shampoos are the low-profile oddballs of the hair cleaning world. Their main fans are travellers and backstage fashion show stylists, especially time-poor ones.

Auckland boutique Made have just received a selection of pieces in store from new label Ingrid Starnes.

The trends from the latest international fashion weeks have yet to trickle down to stores here, but there is one key look you can wear right now: velvet.

The fight against killing animals for the sake of fashion continues but designers are increasingly going back to the old favourite - albeit claiming the skins are ethically produced.

No one does luxurious, practical outerwear better than the British label Burberry Prorsum, writes Carola Long.

When Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel created the little black dress in the Twenties, she could hardly have foreseen the sexy leather and lace versions which graced London Fashion Week yesterday.

Being comfortable while looking good is important to Tagata Pasifika's Angela Tiatia.

Stylish, wearable clothes which do not demand a model's body or a film star's lifestyle: that was what several designers delivered at London Fashion Week yesterday.

An Auckland fashion boutique has been blasted for its billboard ad campaign.

Edgy elegance is winter's best look, writes Janetta Mackay.

Designer labels including Kate Sylvester, Karen Walker and Huffer are being hocked off on Trade Me at heavily reduced prices.

Is a new product that wipes away wrinkles a life-changing cosmetic breakthrough or just too good to be true?

Tiny Space is the newest addition to the K Road precinct.

New Zealand's Next Top Model will be returning to screens for a second series this year.

Karen Walker has showcased her newest collection, Salzburg, USA, in New York earlier this week, bringing together two unlikely influences: The Sound of Music and Bob Dylan.

Leaders in the local fashion industry remember British designer Alexander McQueen who died last week.

As the autumn/winter collections begin going into stores, we bring you 20 easy ways to update your wardrobe.

They're new and they're exciting - just don't call them the next big things. We bring you three new labels to watch out for in 2010.

With a busy life as a producer, director and writer, and mother, Barbara Sumner Burstyn still has time for stylish luxury.

Alexander Wang showed a cool leather trenchcoat with a strip of mink running entirely down the back during the weekend's shows at New York Fashion week.

Alexander McQueen was a wonderful example of the successful blend of art and commerce, writes Lisa Markwell.

Renee Stewart is following in her famous mum Rachel Hunter's footsteps into the world of modelling.

Its KFC went up in flames in December, and now Levin has lost one of the country's top beauty pageants as well.

Once, cycling was dominated by couriers and lycra-clad racers.

Be kiss-proof this Valentine's Day.

The sheer drama, grandeur and exhilarating bravery of McQueen's designs and fashion shows may never be surpassed, writes Carola Long.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller on the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his London home, aged 40.

An important part of New Zealand's fashion history is set to be celebrated with an exhibition in June - and the organisers need your help.