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You wear it well - but do you have to wear it?
Employers cannot force workers to buy from the company catalogue.
Crims grab $500,000 from firm
An inside job planned by a master criminal saw half a million dollars taken from a clothing company using stolen online banking passwords and forged passports.
McQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empire
The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.
Treading carefully: Designer rugs
Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa has relished the opportunity and challenge of creating his own rugs.
Looking good for Fashion Week
After hunkering down during the recession, fashionistas believe they will be able to afford to show at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.
High-flying Kiwis' clothing companies in strife
Two clothing companies owned by high-flying Kiwis have run into financial strife - with their owners linked by underwear model Nicky Watson.
Warehouse sales slip - says no profit growth this year
There will be no profit increase at The Warehouse this year, as the country's biggest retailer this morning unveiled a nearly 2pc sales fall.
Aboriginal teenager eyes world's catwalks
Samantha Harris's mother was one of the "Stolen Generations", removed from her parents because she was black.
Annah Stretton's edgy debut at RAFW
Annah Stretton, the last New Zealand designer to show at Australian Fashion Week, proved that fashion can be deep.
Kate Sylvester gets romantic at Australian Fashion Week
Kate Sylvester's new collection is simple, subtle and swooney, writes Zoe Walker.
Camilla and Marc present signature Sydney style
Viva's Zoe Walker blogs from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
SGC all grown up for roots-inspired 5th birthday show
A bold Aztec print featured heavily throughout Stolen Girlfriends Club's show at Australian Fashion Week, as did diamante encrusted bandannas...
Australian Fashion Week kicks off
Viva's Zoe Walker blogs from Australian Fashion Week in Sydney...
NZ's Topshop outlet has them queuing
Handbags, sweaters and dresses were flying as hundreds of shopaholics fought their way into the opening of New Zealand's first Topshop outlet yesterday.
Fashion and philanthropy - a perfect match
Gus and Irene Fisher have won the fifth annual Arts Foundation award for patronage.
NZ designers gearing up for Australian Fashion Week
Australian Fashion Week is almost upon us - Zoe Walker reports on the New Zealanders who will be showing...
ANZ advised of $64m loss if Feltex failed, court told
An independent advisor told ANZ in 2006 it faced a $64 million loss if Feltex went into liquidation and that a trade sale the best way forward.