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Kate would look like a 'choice' princess in Kiwi dress
This is what queen-in-waiting Kate Middleton's wedding dress would look like if top Kiwi designers had their way.

Greg Muir quits as Pumpkin Patch chair
A successful shareholders campaign has pushed former Hanover Finance chair Greg Muir from the board of listed clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Let Muir work some Pumpkin magic
Forget Hanover - what matters is chairman's performance now.

Ancestor inspires Cup shirt
A descendant of Te Rauparaha has used her ancestor's famous Ka Mate haka as inspiration for apparel designs for next year's Rugby World Cup.

NZ 'missing out' on added value bonanza
New research says New Zealand is underperforming when it comes to high-value, processed food exports.

Stitches in time: A history of fashion in New Zealand
New Zealand's seven-decade-old fashion industry isn't merely about clothes, finds Rebecca Barry.

Booty Pop knickers a boost in the bum
It's an age-old question: "Does my bum look big in this?" And the answer is yes - for women wearing the Booty Pop.

Northern Territory: Quirky beanie festival fits Alice perfectly
Celebration of hat draws thousands to the Red Centre, writes Pamela Wade.

Consumer backlash kills off new logo
If the purpose of a corporate rebranding is to create buzz, then Gap certainly succeeded.