A Kiwi fashion designer who grew up watching Project Runway with his sister in rural Taranaki has been picked for the hit American TV show.

You’ve been warned. These highbrow prints have an artistic temperament.

Is fashion art? The question has polarised opinions over the years and continues this season.

Think beyond jeans, says Leigh Matheson.

You don’t need to leave home to explore the USA.

A utilitarian staple gets a makeover. No scooter required.

Despite the many outerwear choices this season from trench coats to sporty anoraks, the utilitarian roots of the parka continue to inspire, with several updated versions offered in a range of unexpected colours and fabrics.

You may have noticed that as you're scrolling through your Instagram feed full of well-dressed bloggers, It girls and fashion stylists there's something new popping up on their posts.

Hordes of teenagers will be heading into stores when Lorde's lipstick is launched today, if waiting-list requests are anything to go by.

Monthly grooming inspections for boys and a ban on untied hair for girls - some Auckland schools have strict rules on students' locks.

Supermodel Cara Delevingne has taken to Twitter to air her gripes with the fashion industry.

Dress from a British retail store contained a label reading 'forced to work exhausting hours'.

We picked the brains of students in the middle of school ball prep mode to suss out what it really takes to be the belle (or beau) of the ball.

It's a fairly safe bet you won't catch Kiwi blokes at the beach this summer in the latest Versace look - toga-chic.

An Asos warehouse the size of six football pitches has been badly damaged by a fire, forcing the fashion retailer to stop taking orders.

They are the latest craze to sweep the playground and, since Kate was seen wearing one during her tour of New Zealand, loom sales have gone through the roof.

Wrap up this winter with a styling trick worth getting out of bed for.

Ascot is as much about being seen as watching the horses, and nothing attracts more attention than an over-the-top hat. Check out some of the best headpieces from the Royal Ascot's opening day.

If I were to think of two classic patterns that would stand the test of time, they would be stripes and check.

Ladies show off their large and unusual hats at the Ascot horse races in England.

Pebbles Hooper, the daughter of World designers Francis Hooper and Denise L'Estrange Corbet, is an artist and gossip writer who grew up travelling the world.

The chubby prince, who will be one-year-old next month, showed the world that he has mastered the art of standing up on those sturdy legs.

Pamper your skin inside and out and winter will be a breeze, says Leigh Matheson.

A mid-length skirt and a soft blouse are a match made in heaven.

Models Cara Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse have shone in new Burberry campaign.