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Amanda Wright: Art, naturally
Amanda Wright, founder of the Splore festival, is an expert at providing great visual experiences.

Designer pushes boater out
Sophie Donovan has turned her favourite headwear into a growing business sideline.

Out of sight not out of mind
Lining fabrics as outer layers, jackets made from plastic tags, and a designer who refuses to take a bow: Martin Margiela is a true fashion visionary. As he steps down, 20 years of innovation are celebrated in one unique collection.

A quick word: Nigel Barker
The top model turned Top Model photographer who is in Auckland with the reality show.

Nautical in Nice
The chance to see the Louis Vuitton people celebrate a love of sailing on their home waters of the Cote d'Azur is too good to miss for Amanda Linnell.

Kiwi girls stand out, says Tyra
Tyra Banks has been eating in Auckland's restaurants, cruising its harbour, and telling Kiwi girls they are beautiful.

Give a little taste of New Zealand
Christmas gifts with a Kiwi flavour will be much appreciated.

Ruth Carr: True to herself
Minuit frontwoman Ruth Carr explains her individual take on style.

Elton's 'Out of the Closet' sale - everything must go
The week-long "Out of the Closet" wardrobe sale will raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Bronze age
The suntan, fake or natural, has always caused a stir. Once a sign of poverty and vulgarity it is now the preserve of the rich and famous.

<i>Retail Therapy:</i> Kiwi conquest
Trelise Cooper has opened her first standalone store in Sydney and Kate Sylvester is doing the same next week.

Glamorous, fierce... and here
Thousands of women love her, millions of men wouldn't mind a date and she could wear a paper bag and look hot.

Haute couture looking threadbare
Global recession has seen a worrying downturn in the fortunes of Paris's haute couturiers, with some predicting the demise of French fashion house Lacroix.

Beauty: Bright ideas good enough to bottle
From small beginnings, three Kiwi businesses are making their mark with innovative products.