Gone are days of hats, gloves and high heels to town. What happened to that formality? We look at the slow death of dressing up in New Zealand.

One of the constants in any wardrobe is denim. Sure, the colour, fit and finish may change over the years but there will always be denim.

One of the constants in any wardrobe is denim. Sure, the colour, fit and finish may change over the years but there will always be denim.

A utilitarian staple gets a makeover. No scooter required.

Despite the many outerwear choices this season from trench coats to sporty anoraks, the utilitarian roots of the parka continue to inspire, with several updated versions offered in a range of unexpected colours and fabrics.

You may have noticed that as you're scrolling through your Instagram feed full of well-dressed bloggers, It girls and fashion stylists there's something new popping up on their posts.

Hordes of teenagers will be heading into stores when Lorde's lipstick is launched today, if waiting-list requests are anything to go by.

Monthly grooming inspections for boys and a ban on untied hair for girls - some Auckland schools have strict rules on students' locks.

Supermodel Cara Delevingne has taken to Twitter to air her gripes with the fashion industry.

It's a fairly safe bet you won't catch Kiwi blokes at the beach this summer in the latest Versace look - toga-chic.

Sports Luxe is all about attitude - and of course clothes, but you definitely need your swag dialled up to carry it off. Think about pairing classic sportswear pieces with luxurious textiles.

Keep it sporty and luxurious, says Leigh Matheson.

An Asos warehouse the size of six football pitches has been badly damaged by a fire, forcing the fashion retailer to stop taking orders.

They are the latest craze to sweep the playground and, since Kate was seen wearing one during her tour of New Zealand, loom sales have gone through the roof.

Wrap up this winter with a styling trick worth getting out of bed for.

Ascot is as much about being seen as watching the horses, and nothing attracts more attention than an over-the-top hat. Check out some of the best headpieces from the Royal Ascot's opening day.

Barbie, the slim-waisted, perfect-looking doll with a passion for hot pink, is "leaning in" at the workplace with Mattel releasing the "Entrepreneur Barbie".

Pamper your skin inside and out and winter will be a breeze, says Leigh Matheson.

A popular beauty chain's use of a near-naked male model in a provocative ad campaign highlights a double standard in advertising, says an expert in gender equality.

A mid-length skirt and a soft blouse are a match made in heaven.

Models Cara Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse have shone in new Burberry campaign.

Here is a selection of the 23-person squad of the best WAGS heading to Brazil this summer.

Scientists have called for more research into hair dyes and perming products to assess whether they contain a harmful substance which has been linked to causing cancer.

I love a man in a coat. He doesn’t have to wear it with quite the flair that Benedict Cumberbatch does as Sherlock Holmes but guaranteed it will add a little swagger to his step.

Men's winter looks.

Down-to-earth and warm, the new neutral is a sight for sore eyes.

Organic desert tones are the neutral palette of choice this season, pairing with pretty much any colour from a block bright for an interesting take on colour blocking, to classic tones of cream and navy for something more tried and true.

Women who are sick of buying clothes online only to find they don't suit or don't fit when they are delivered might have a new favourite website.

Melissa McCarthy has revealed designers refused to make a dress in her size for the Oscar awards in 2012.