To mark the beginning of New Zealand Fashion Week today, one new designer will launch her label from Auckland's Sky Tower.

After years of squeezing themselves into skinny jeans, many women are ready for comfort.

Make a statement in earthy colours.

Sara Allsop from Auckland's Dharma salons styles hair at some of the world's most glamorous fashion weeks.

Whether it's mustard, camel or olive, add a little earth tone to your wardrobe palette this season.

He's got big Jockeys to fill, following in the footsteps of Dan Carter, but Hawke's Bay's own Gillies Kaka is up for the challenge.

That old sports luxe trope gets an extreme makeover this season, taking inspiration from technical details and fabrics from high-impact sports.

A dark rock ’n’ roll sensibility provides a refreshing twist in a season of predictable floral prints and saccharine pastels. Because let’s face it, spring isn’t just for those who want to play it safe.

Executives at cosmetics giant Elizabeth Arden have blamed poor sales of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift’s fragrances for a huge slump in profits.

It is a French woman's duty to wear a bikini on a beach, says the former minister for families, Nadine Morano.

Women in China have crafted an odd garment to save them from sun's powerful UV rays - and it's starting to catch on.

Aussie beauty Miranda Kerr is the equal third most highly paid model in the world, according to Forbes. View the full list and gallery.

A combination of unfavourable weather, heavy discounting and continued growth in online sales is behind yet another fall in profit for fashion retailer Hallenstein Glasson

Forbes' list of the top highest earning models.

Despite the cold weather, the fashion season has changed and Spring/Summer collections are arriving in store now.

There's an ancient allure to gold. The array of gold watch options available right now only reinforces the mantra: if in doubt, keep it classic.

Photos from the 2014 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Look sharp in graphic black and white.

Despite the bright blocks and pastel hues arriving with the first spring deliveries, there's no denying the power coupling of classic black and white. That yin-yang combination works better this season, with sharper prints. Even the fabrics are more luxe.

Victoria Beckham is clearing out her closet and selling off more than 600 pieces of clothing to raise money for charity.

The humble Kiwi jandal, known as flip flops to the rest of the world, could be the hippest thing to flash on your feet this spring.

Lingerie to purr for, says Leigh Matheson.

Step aside, Suzi Quattro. The jumpsuit gets a classy makeover.

Step aside, Suzi Quattro. The jumpsuit gets a classy makeover.