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Christian Dior fired John Galliano today after an online video clip circulated around the world showing its star designer shouting anti-Semitic abuse at people in a Paris bar.

As well as the earthquake's human toll, Christchurch's retail heart has been particularly hard hit by the earthquake.

Boxing Day Fashions in the Field winner Meg Wilson is having another shot for the top title at this weekend's Derby Day.

Photos of your favourite Hollywood stars hot off the red carpet at the 83rd Academy Awards.

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On the eve of opening her own store, Viva spends the morning with designer Cybele Wiren.

Kiwi hairdresser Richard Kavanagh sits in a vintage hydraulic chair at Tommy Guns on the Lower East Side, getting his hair cut by a barber.

Women spend a small fortune on beauty treatments. In fact Newsweek estimated that the average American woman spends more than $500,000 on hair and beauty in her lifetime.

A small town Kiwi model has been tipped for the top after a successful debut at New York Fashion Week.

A reality fashion show that launches the careers of models is making room for transgender hopefuls to get a start in the industry.

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Chris Langdon's style is influenced by travel - but she still thinks Auckland is the best shopping city in the world.

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Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Karen Walker heads north with her latest collection, shown in New York last night.

The new season trends suited for cooler months ahead.

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Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn menswear fashions.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Photos from London as the stars arrive and walk the red carpet at the British Film Awards.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in fall menswear fashions.