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NZ Fashion Week: Aussies go big - but not here
A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.
Top Muddle: Minding Ps and Qs and other challenges
The models' first challenge back on home soil turns out to be the long-expected 'go see'.
NZ Fashion Week beauty: It's not just about the frocks
Hair and makeup are also in the spotlight at Fashion Week.
Big models spark debate over health messages
First it was matchstick-thin models and anorexia. Now the fashion industry is copping flak over big women on the runway.
NZ Fashion Week: You're invited ...
There is an art to creating the perfect Fashion Week invitation.
Liz Taylor named most photogenic celebrity ever (+list)
Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor has been named the most photogenic celebrity of all time.
Beauty: When art walks down the runway at NZ Fashion Week
Opening night promises an eye-catching start to Fashion Week, writes Janetta Mackay.
Fashion walking a wine line
Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.
NZ Fashion Week designers: What were you thinking?
Viva gives you an exclusive preview of what five designers will be showcasing at New Zealand Fashion Week - and we find out the story behind each collection.
NZ Fashion Week: Front row dress code
There's nothing wrong with dressing in a fun, exciting and colourful way - especially during Fashion Week.
Fashion designers have a ball with rugby theme
The cup has inspired international designers to produce a fashion show at this year's Westfield Style Pasifika.
Fashion Festival Sydney
As New Zealand prepares for its own Fashion Week, we take a look at what's being shown on the Australian runways at Fashion Festival Sydney.
Fashion Plate: Briar Neville
Zambesi stalwart Briar Neville lets us in on her style secrets.
NZ Fashion Week: Craft work
Fashion designer Ingrid Starnes and her partner Simon Pound make a stylish team.
NZ Fashion Week: Runway reporter
Next week will see the new local winter collections presented on the catwalk, but what's happening overseas?
Fashion: It's a boy thing
Far from being the domain of women, fashion-watching is increasingly perceived as cool for men.
Model philosophy: All in a day's work
To some they’re the beautiful people, to others they’re simply empty-headed clothes horses. But for those who do it, modelling is simply a job. In fact, top model Penny Pickard tells Greg Dixon, it’s a job that anyone can do.
VIPs fly in for Fashion Week
Fashion blogger Alex Catarinella arrives in New Zealand next week, looking forward to writing about NZ Fashion Week.
Top Muddle: Turn up the heat and confidence melts
Tears, fainting spells and the verbalisation of some of the girls' insecurities made for a particularly emotional elimination.
Fashion: Paper Dreams
Innovative Swedish fashion publication Acne Paper continues to break new ground, just like its clothing label.
Weddings: Unveiling the secrets of the aisle
A new book celebrating the history of the wedding dress describes the evolution of the white tradition and the trends that have come and gone.
Sara Blake's favourite things
On the eve of her visit to Auckland for a creative symposium, we find out about a few of US illustrator Sara Blake's favourite things
British dame named 'Body of the Year'
Dame Helen Mirren has beaten a bevy of other beauties to be named 'Body of the Year' in a poll.
Woman does runner after botox
Christchurch police are looking for a woman who allegedly fled a clinic after having almost $800 worth of botox treatment.