After hunkering down during the recession, fashionistas believe they will be able to afford to show at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.

Two clothing companies owned by high-flying Kiwis have run into financial strife - with their owners linked by underwear model Nicky Watson.

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.

Samantha Harris's mother was one of the "Stolen Generations", removed from her parents because she was black.

Annah Stretton, the last New Zealand designer to show at Australian Fashion Week, proved that fashion can be deep.

Kate Sylvester's new collection is simple, subtle and swooney, writes Zoe Walker.

Viva's Zoe Walker blogs from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

A bold Aztec print featured heavily throughout Stolen Girlfriends Club's show at Australian Fashion Week, as did diamante encrusted bandannas...

Handbags, sweaters and dresses were flying as hundreds of shopaholics fought their way into the opening of New Zealand's first Topshop outlet yesterday.

Gus and Irene Fisher have won the fifth annual Arts Foundation award for patronage.

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.

Feltex hit the stock exchange in 2004 with a promise of strong growth but by the end of 2006, it lay in the hands of receivers.

A former ANZ executive said the bank had serious concerns about the state of Feltex Carpets' finances in 2005.

The five former directors of Feltex Carpets are blaming their accountants for irregularities in financial statements.

As the house of Dolce & Gabbana celebrates 25 years of fashion, the designers reflect on a fabulous career and reveal the secrets of their success.