Fashion
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Golden Globes 2025: All the best red carpet looks
The 82nd Golden Globes are in full swing, with all eyes on the fashion as well as the prizes. Here are the brightest and best looks, and the biggest splashes.
What do men want? Fashion designer and arts patron Murray Crane
The fashion designer is celebrating 25 years of the label Crane Brothers and to mark the occasion, the company is teaming up with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi to launch a Laureate Award for design
…Indian designer picks up gong at 2024 WOW fashion awards
Ashish Dhaka won the Natural World title at the 2024 World of Wearable Art competition for a creation titled Soundscape.
Wellington bookings chocka, ahead of big events weekend
Accommodation in the capital this weekend is booked up due to a double whammy of the World of Wearable Arts and an All Blacks game. Audio
How to tell between a real luxury item and a super fake
It used to be that you had to know someone in the know to get a good fake handbag. It was also easier to tell the difference between the real thing and a dupe.
The rise of 'super fakes'
Counterfeit designer accessories are now so good you'd swear they were the real thing. Would you buy one?
Princess Leia's Star Wars bikini fetches nearly $300,000
The Star Wars costume is one of the most famous costumes in film history.
Why is everyone fired up over Witchery's rebrand?
Analysis - The legacy label's rebrand has sparked controversy for removing size 20 and releasing a collection that was quite basic for the price point.
Who wore it best at the Met Gala?
The Met Gala has evolved into a cultural phenomenon and some of those on the green carpet were standouts.
10 iconic moments at fashion's biggest night
The annual showcase of the famous, fashionable, beautiful and (occasionally) damned - takes place next week. We look back on some of its biggest moments.
Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Iris Apfel, 102-year-old "geriatric starlet" dies
Vibrant American designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel has died at the age of 102.
Trelise Cooper denies report fashion label and stores put up for sale
Leading fashion business Trelise Cooper has denied a media report that it is up for sale.
Shoulder pads are back
Shoulder pads and spikes are back and are all the rage on the catwalks of Europe. Audio