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Bringing beauty back to earth
Three women who share a mix of passion and prescience have each carved out a beauty business niche.

Australian model snares Chanel coup
Fashion king Karl Lagerfeld has cast 22-year-old Abbey Lee Kershaw in Chanel's new advertising campaign, confirming her status as the face of 2010.

Suits fit for a king (from the Queen's dressmaker)
Fashion house Hardy Amies is to abandon its heritage as the provider of pink silk gowns to the monarch and focus on a different clientele.

'Elle' anoints trend to plus-size models
One of the world's leading fashion magazines has created a real shock for France's fashionistas by tackling the last taboo: plus-size models.

Beyond 42 Below candles still burning
The man who made New Zealand vodka hip sniffs a fresh chance of success with his latest NZX listing.

Clogs: Shoe of the season or sign of a fashion victim?
Zoe Walker wonders whether clompy, dowdy footwear will turn out to be the must-have item for winter 2010.

Women feel pressured into facelifts
One in six New Zealand women feel under pressure by media and peers to have surgery to improve their looks.

Top of the shops
Here is the news that every female with an interest in fashion has been waiting a long time to hear: Topshop is coming to NZ.

Fashion designer labels Princess Anne "boring as bat sh**"
Her visit to New Zealand may have been low-key, but HRH Princess Anne, 59, made her presence felt at a private cocktail reception on Friday night...

Tweenies turned off by 'gross' sexy images
"Tween" girls are making informed decisions about sexualised popular culture, a study finds.

Retail Therapy: A piece of Europe
Those in the know, know that attending an Angela Wickstead Designer Shopping Event is the hottest ticket around.

More than meets the eye
Glasses are one of the most visible accessories, so don't overlook them.

History in the making
Oozing with creative talent and entrepreneurial flair, leading designers Chris and Helen Cherry share their story in the Angela Lassig's new book, New Zealand Fashion Design.

Cool, calm and collected for winter
New Zealand's top designers converge to present a winter wonderland on the runway.

Sharing the vision
When it comes to creating an event that everyone can enjoy, the organisers of the New Zealand Fashion Festival have big plans.

Top labels at Fashion Festival
The "New Zealand Fashion Festival" was launched last night with a fashion show, the 'beautiful people'.

Be inspired
Whether inspired by years gone by or times yet to come, the essence of fashion is all about taking notice.

Warehouse fills for fashion-fest
Top designers showed off their autumn/winter collections at the inaugural New Zealand Fashion Festival last night.

New Zealand Fashion Festival
New Zealand's top designers showcase their autumn/winter collections at the inaugural New Zealand Fashion Festival.