Karl Lagerfeld has likened the selfie trend to "electronic masturbation".

Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she's receiving a similar honour from the fashion world.

Not since the 1970s have beards on men been so popular. They're prevailing everywhere, observes Lee Suckling.

Five magazine covers that stirred up way more controversy than Kimye's heavily criticised Vogue cover.

Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has defended her decision to put Kanye West and his fiancee Kim Kardashian on the cover of US Vogue magazine.

Cara Delevingne turns down 70 per cent of the work she's offered.

L'Wren Scott was not planning to close her fashion house at the time that she killed herself, a representative for Mick Jagger's girlfriend has insisted, after reports that her business was close to collapse.

Oh the cheek! this season’s comic prints have a decidedly subversive streak that will make heads turn.

How much would you pay for socks? Socks, actual socks that go on your feet, one per foot, not socks as a euphemism for a word that sounds a lot like "socks".

This selection of new season boots will see you through autumn and winter with their slick, updated, utility styling and subtle equestrian-inspired details.

Models Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne have teamed up for a joint campaign to promote Burberry's latest fragrance.

Fashion Police star, George Kotsiopoulos, talks to Life & Style Editor Nicky Park about NZ style and the grungy look of Lorde.

Musician Pharrell Williams is adding to perfume to his repertoire, launching his own fragrance for men and women.

You can very rarely ever go wrong with a monochromatic look.

You can very rarely ever go wrong with a monochromatic look. People might say it's boring to wear black all the time but there's a reason why it's done - it's easy, slimming, goes with pretty much everything. It looks good.

A busy lifestyle sometimes requires a wardrobe that comes without the bells and whistles.

The Vanity Fair Oscar's Afterparty gives us one last chance to scrutinize fashion on the red carpet.

Models wear creations for Chanel's ready to wear fall/winter 2014-2015 fashion collection presented in Paris.

Heads up, hipsters: Your brethren in Brooklyn are getting facial hair transplants to fill in the bald spots on their trendy beards.

It was hard to handpick just a few winners this year, but these top four most certainly made our A-class. Photos / AP, Getty Images

Our pick of who wore it best at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

Stars hit up the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Our pick of the worst dressed celebs at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

We don’t like naming and shaming, but our hands were tied (and come on, everyone loves a worst dressed list). So, herewith those that didn’t make the grade. Photos / AP, Getty Images

The glitz and glamour as stars walk the red carpet at the 86th annual Academy Awards.

Style File scoped out track side fashion at the TV3 Derby Day races at Ellerslie.

'An hour into my (non-negotiable) foray into competitive racewear I was learning it is a very serious business.' We gave our Herald reporter an unexpected assignment.