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Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition

Just in time for the start of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Tūhura Otago Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, which explores the evolution of the sari.

Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence

A fashion event in Dunedin raising money for suicide awareness has been granted a liquor licence after sparking national headlines when Mike King weighed-in on the issue.
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End of an era for NZ fashion

Josie Steenhart talks to Kate Sylvester about closing her label and what is coming next.

Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence

Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence

A fashion event in Dunedin raising money for suicide awareness has been granted a liquor licence after sparking national headlines when Mike King weighed-in on the issue.

Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition

Just in time for the start of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Tūhura Otago Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, which explores the evolution of the sari.

Fashion turning to op shop chic

Kate Sylvester is closing in 2025 after 30 years in fashion retailing. Photo: Kate Sylvester

Fashion turning to op shop chic

New Zealanders are turning away from high-end fashion when it comes time to refresh their wardrobes, with op shop chic likely to be a big look this summer.

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End of an era for NZ fashion

PHOTOS: LUKE FOLEY MARTIN (TRENCH DRESS),  ADAM BRYCE (‘‘FRANCES’’ COLLECTION) AND...

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End of an era for NZ fashion

Josie Steenhart talks to Kate Sylvester about closing her label and what is coming next.

Primping, pimping and peacocking from the catwalk

High-low fashion at Prada. Photo: Getty Images

Primping, pimping and peacocking from the catwalk

Chloe Mac Donnell’s thrifty guide to copying the high-low styling, double socking and XL suiting of the spring/summer ’25 shows on the catwalk.

Bricks over clicks: Shops back in fashion

European retailers want to capitalise on people's renewed appetite for visiting shops once Covid...

Bricks over clicks: Shops back in fashion

The rise of online shopping has led to swathes of store closures, casting doubt over the future of retail malls and high streets, but in Europe there are signs that shops are back in vogue.

Vintage Roundup market offers a different style

Bargain-hunters Katiya Brasell-Jagger, 14, left, and Mila Hancock, 15, both of Port Chalmers pick...

Vintage Roundup market offers a different style

It's not just a style - it’s a community.

Long-standing city store shutting its doors

Dunedin fashion retailer White By Design will close by the end of the year. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Long-standing city store shutting its doors

After nearly two decades in fashion retail in Dunedin, Wendy Jones is calling it quits.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss facing sex charges

Mike Jeffries pictured in 2005. Photo: Getty Images

Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss facing sex charges

Warning: graphic content. The former long-time chief executive of US fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch has been charged with sex trafficking and prostitution involving dozens of men.

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Making high fashion accessible

Wānaka fashion designer Claire O’Connell. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Pair in bid to make high fashion accessible

Wānaka fashion designer Claire O’Connell has forged a partnership with New Zealand fashion icon Liz Mitchell to help launch her start-up business model that aims to bring high couture to the streets.

Pre-loved fashion start-up expands into Australia

Aidan Bartlett says a strict focus had allowed Designer Wardrobe to carve a strong niche. Photo:...

Pre-loved fashion start-up expands into Australia

A New Zealand platform for buying and selling pre-loved designer clothes is to launch in Australia.

The rise of freckle tattoos

'They're so cute': The rise of freckle tattoos

A Christchurch permanent make-up specialist started providing freckle tattoos in 2011 - now about four clients a month come into the clinic for one.

Judges wowed by curtain creation

Heather Wright’s garment Curtain Call, modelled by Tabitha Dombroski, was selected as one of 90...

Judges wowed by curtain creation

A budding fashion designer from Mt Pleasant is celebrating after she made it to the finals of the World of Wearable Art competition with a garment made entirely from recycled curtains.

McCartney preaches peace and dove to save birds

Stella McCartney on the runway after her Paris Fashion Week show last week. Photo: Getty Images

McCartney preaches peace and dove to save birds

The British designer launches a campaign to banish real feathers from fashion industry as she shows latest collection in Paris, writes Jess Cartner-Morley.

The shoes that cost ACC $2 million

Losing balance or skidding on foot was the most common way for people to sustain injuries in...

The shoes that cost ACC $2 million

A famously ugly shoe is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to safety, data shows.

Show stopper: Hi-vis creation takes top award

The winning garment is made from vinyl road signs and held together with 3D-printed components....

Show stopper: Hi-vis creation takes top award

Grace DuVal has taken out the Supreme WOW Award with Curves Ahead - a garment made from reflective construction signs and a striking road-cone headpiece.

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Performance is essential for WOW

Sen no hida (1000 Folds), Carolyn Gibson & Joelle March, New Zealand.

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Performance is essential for WOW

The World of Wearable Arts opens in Wellington tomorrow night, showcasing the amazing creations of New Zealanders and designers from around the world.

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Finding shelter in Dunedin

Kiri Nathan at her Auckland studio Te Āhuru Mōwai (safe haven, shelter).

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Finding shelter in Dunedin

Fashion writer Josie Steenhart asks leading Auckland designer and mentor Kiri Nathan (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Hauā) about her choice of Dunedin as her first South Island stockist.

Pre-loved wedding dresses on show

Shop on Carroll co-manager Cristin Waite displays some of the stunning pre-loved wedding dresses...

Pre-loved wedding dresses on show

Excitement is high at Shop on Carroll, where staff and volunteers are hard at work preparing to transform the store into a ‘‘wedding wonderland’’ for its Pre-loved Wedding Extravaganza.

Fast fashion seminar

Stitch Kitchen co-ordinator Fiona Clements will lead a Fast Fashion Seminar this Saturday.

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