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America's weirdest fashion rule explained

It seems like the most absurd, outdated fashion rule in the book. So why is it still going strong?

White shirts: your go-to style staple

You can never go wrong when you stick to the classics. Sometimes there's nothing better than the simplicity of a beautifully tailored

This is the world's most 'perfect face'

This is the world's most desirable female face, according to specific requests from women about to undergo cosmetic surgery.

You're using false eyelashes wrong

If you struggle to apply fake eyelashes or are left despairing that they never look quite natural enough, help is at hand.

MTV VMAs: Best and worst dressed

The glamorous, the bizarre and the most cute looks from this year's music awards.

Fashion: Colour codes

Mix block brights with neutrals for a thoughtful approach to wearing colour.

Tongan flag-bearer modelling in NZ show

Tonga's internet-breaking Olympic flag-bearer is ready to tread the catwalk tonight as part of the inaugural Pacific Fusion Fashion Show.

Why do women still have to look perfect?

COMMENT: If Romeo were around today, he would be heavily scarred on his back or chest. Juliet would wax poetic about signs of his strength and bravery.

How to apply blush

Here's some tips in how to blush your face.

Is this NZ's most sexist ad campaign?

Advertising for a exclusive menswear brand that features a topless model has been labelled as soft porn and sexist by women's advocates.

Watch NZH Focus: Fashion Week All Wrapped Up

Laura McGoldrick and Sarah Gandy head down to the Graduate Show at Fashion Week and tell us how to dress for the 'shorter' woman.

NZ Fashion Week: Viva's Day 3 snapshots

New Zealand Fashion Week continues to impress, with shows from Penny Sage, Hailwood, Federation, Stolen Girlfriends Club and more

Is Kanye ripping off his customers?

Fans have been left fuming after claims Kanye bought cheap T-shirts and sold them on for hefty prices.

Viva's Fashion Week snapshots: Day 2

Backstage beauty and street style from day two of Fashion Week.

Fashion Week: The hair show with no hair

If this is the new top knot, then our beloved dirty-hair-day 'do is set to become about as on trend as a long plait under a Gloriavale bonnet, writes Rebecca Blithe.

Models take the link bus

You would imagine most models are accustomed to turning up to the red carpet in taxis or limousines.

NZ Fashion Week: Day one highlights

Here's where to find everything you need to know about this week's fashionable faces, frocks, footwear and events.

Watch: NZ Herald Focus, New Zealand Fashion Week kicks off

Watch NZH Focus: New Zealand Fashion Week kicks off with designers Madeleine Harman and Jessica Grubiša of Harman Grubiša opening the show. Dan Ahwa and Ricardo Simich spoke to Laura McGoldrick about what we can expect in the week ahead.