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Girls just wanna have a fun day out
A world-record attempt at creating the world's biggest wardrobe begins today as part of three days of fashion and fun at Girls' Day Out.

Johnny Depp named 'sexiest man alive'
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has been named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine.

Beyond the party frock
Don't limit your evening wear to a dress, there are plenty of other exciting options.

<i>Retail Therapy:</i> Closing shop
As Workshop gears up to open the new Ponsonby store on MacKelvie St, they're set to close the doors of their Williamson Ave outlet store.

Beauty's in the eye of the researcher
A study by experts at Leeds University claims to have identified the optimum amount of flesh women should bare if they want to attract men.

Too much or too little?
A new study claims to have established the ideal amount of flesh women should have on display to attract a mate, so how do the celebrities' wardrobe choices measure up?

Fashion at the Museum of Contemporary Art gala
Celebrities on the red carpet at the LA museum's 30th anniversary gala.

Bathroom beautician popoular with ladies
A new trend has taken off in the ladies' loos at Brew on Quay.

Proof your parents were once cool
If you're naive enough to think your mum never wore skin tight short-shorts, think again.

Models make All Blacks sweat in Milan
A host of All Blacks including Anthony Boric and Mils Muliaina guest star on a cooking segment of Italy's Next Top Model.

The bold shoulder
Since Christophe Decarnin took the helm at Balmain, his sharp, sexy silhouette has become the most coveted - and copied - look around.

Pakistan Fashion Week 2009
Models strut the latest designs from the runway at Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi.

Designers shrug off conflict for catwalk
Pakistan's first fashion week showed glamour was as much a part of the country as headlines about bombs and terrorism.

Britain's boom in bespoke heels
Bespoke shoemakers are cashing in on the growing demand for exclusive, good-quality women's shoes, fuelled by celebrity devotees.

Drop dead gorgeous campaign gives American viewers the creeps
Adverts for an Auckland boutique that feature "dead" models are getting worldwide attention - not all of it positive.

Alexandra Owen: Climbing the ranks
Despite her insistence she's not 'now' or 'cool', Alexandra Owen is carving a name for herself in the fashion world.

Passion for perfume
Evocative, intimate, alluring ... this elixir has enchanted through the ages. But what is the future of fragrance?

Small but perfectly formed
Underwear becomes outerwear as designers decide to put it all out there - but how do you wear it in real life?