British fashion retailer Topshop is gearing up for major New Zealand expansion, with a central Auckland site secured for a flagship store

Traditional ball dresses and elegant mid-century shapes might seem twee in an age of sexed-up pop stars and the Kardashians.

Anna Wintour has declined an invite to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding - just weeks after controversially putting them on the cover of the fashion bible.

Stars attend the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Designer Karl Lagerfeld has no filter - no one is safe from the 80-year-old's acid tongue. We took a look at some of Karl's most controversial comments ever

Karl Lagerfeld has unleashed his acid tongue on pretty much anyone who has had cosmetic surgery in attempt to conceal the aging process.

Clothing retailer Just Jeans has voluntarily recalled four children's garments containing potentially cancer-causing dyes.

New figures suggest that the exclusive issue may have sold up to 250,000 copies fewer than expected.

Locks-lopping New Zealand legend Rodney Wayne is set to turn heads internationally with French beauty giant L'Oreal recognising the veteran stylist.

Madonna's strappy bondage 'outfit' was vetoed by US editor Anna Wintour at the Met Ball last night.

With models aged seven to 70 taking to the catwalk and retouching being flushed out of magazines, contemporary fashion is applauding the normal and natural.

Fashion commentator, creative ambassador for Barneys New York and author, Simon Doonan remembers his friend, L'Wren Scott.

Old-style glamour - especially in black and white - ruled the night air as stars of Hollywood and the fashion world converged on the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Costume Institute gala, the biggest event on the New York fashion calendar.

An effort by Victoria's Secret to make the sports bra sexy is taking longer than management expected.

Nicky Pellegrino picks the best reads to give (and receive) this Mother’s Day.

The father of a transgender beauty pageant contestant says he lost a son but gained a daughter in accepting her.

A Hamilton girl has taken out the New Zealand final of an inaugural pub beauty pageant.

Sharp tailoring, mixed with boyish insouciance, maketh the man.

Can a single finger test determine whether you are beautiful or ugly? Apparently so, if the latest social media craze is anything to go by.

Contestants of a "battle of the babes" competition say they're looking forward to competing against a transgender teenager at the NZ final tonight.

Going without shoes could be quite difficult for dancer, snowboarder and television personality Hayley Holt.

The success of a royal tour doesn't stand or fall or on the family's skills - but on the unheralded team of back-room staff who fret over EVERY detail.

A custom-made Trelise Cooper dress worn by Maggie Barry on her gardening show is among used clothing the politician will donate to a new up-market charity op shop.