The looks were sheer and the message for next summer from Milan was crystal clear: Fashion should be fun. Many designers showing spring-summer collections during Milan Fashion Week made prominent use of sheer fabrics. But rather than being straight-out sexy, the effect was often an optical illusion, giving the eye more to feast on, not less.
Image 1 of 17: Roberto Cavalli women's Spring-Summer 2013 collection. Photo / AP
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright
5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2
A selection of cartoons from Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson over the past year
Stunning images from the awards that celebrate the beauty of science
Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.
Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly
A 45-year-old mother was violently kidnapped from her home by five men in hoods. Video / News.com.au
