No one does luxurious, practical outerwear better than the British label Burberry Prorsum, writes Carola Long.

When Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel created the little black dress in the Twenties, she could hardly have foreseen the sexy leather and lace versions which graced London Fashion Week yesterday.

Australian director Bruce Beresford chats about his unusual childhood, and his latest film, Mao's Last Dancer.

Changes to the Govt's three strikes justice policy risk breaching NZ's Bill of Rights, the Justice Ministry warns.

Stylish, wearable clothes which do not demand a model's body or a film star's lifestyle: that was what several designers delivered at London Fashion Week yesterday.

Leaders in the local fashion industry remember British designer Alexander McQueen who died last week.

Flamboyant chanteuse Lady Gaga has swept the boards at the Brit Awards, winning three categories.

Singer Susan Boyle has revealed that she is 'not the scared person' she was when she first found fame.

Skydiving enthusiast shocked to learn of $126m win.

Jude Law and Rachel Weisz have scooped the acting honours at this year's Whatsonstage.com theatre awards, voted for by the public.

Writer and former jockey Dick Francis, famous for his horse racing-based crime novels, has died aged 89.

Alexander McQueen was a wonderful example of the successful blend of art and commerce, writes Lisa Markwell.

Detectives are investigating an incident in which Prince Andrew allegedly struck a police officer while driving into Buckingham Palace.

The sheer drama, grandeur and exhilarating bravery of McQueen's designs and fashion shows may never be surpassed, writes Carola Long.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller on the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.