Auckland property developer David Henderson is seeking approval for a plan to pay his creditors in a bid to avert bankruptcy.

Joelle Thomson goes with the flow at a luxury escape in the heart of the city.

Building up a loyal band of customers takes more than just good clothes, as these top labels reveal.

The prize for the day's best denim, goes to Hailwood's patch-pocket flares.

The first shoe show to be held at Fashion Week, was one of the most impactfully styled.

So, an ethereal pagan girl with a touch of android. This is going to be interesting hair and makeup.

Distinctive silk prints, panelling and georgette handkerchief hems are a recurring theme, with screen printed cotton-jersey singlets and dresses ensuring an easy access point to her collections.

Tribal markings (they looked finger done) were painted in with black Chroma Cake or Acrylic Paint.

Andrea Moore underlined that hers are good shops in which to buy a nice winter coat.

Juliette Hogan gave prim, proper and pretty a nudge, showing a grown-up range with a tougher twist at her Fashion Week show today.

The vibe is very much Mad Men's Betty Draper meets vavavoom Joan.

Images displayed around the Fashion Week venue will call for donations to help rebuild St John's, Hororata, which was damaged in this month's Canterbury earthquake.

"Auckwood" does not quite have the panache of Bollywood or Wellywood - but Auckland producers are happy to let the region speak for itself.

A guide to nzherald.co.nz's coverage on day one of New Zealand Fashion Week 2010.

Aucklanders are not only getting their daily bread, they're prepared to pay plenty for it. Julie Harries finds out more.