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Installation image of ‘‘Diva’’ at Auckland Museum 2025. PHOTO: AUCKLAND WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Exhibition explores iconic performers

There is plenty of glitter, glamour and outrageous style in Auckland Museum’s ‘‘Diva’’ exhibition but it is the underlying story that really resonates, finds Rebecca Fox.

Hairdresser's collection a cut above

Christchurch's Michael Turner has been collecting hairdressing tools for more than 25 years, building the biggest private collection in the Southern Hemisphere.
Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale

Students came in their hundreds to snag a bargain at the annual Whanau Refuge fashion sale on Saturday.

Exhibition explores iconic performers

There is plenty of glitter, glamour and outrageous style in Auckland Museum’s ‘‘Diva’’ exhibition but it is the underlying story that really resonates, finds Rebecca Fox.

Hairdresser's collection a cut above

Michael Turner with a pair of Smart Cousins Perfect Wave curlers. PHOTO: RNZ

Hairdresser's collection a cut above

Christchurch's Michael Turner has been collecting hairdressing tools for more than 25 years, building the biggest private collection in the Southern Hemisphere.

Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale

Eager students swooped on some low-priced fashion at the Whanau Refuge fundraising appeal in...

Thousands raised for refuge in fashion sale

Students came in their hundreds to snag a bargain at the annual Whanau Refuge fashion sale on Saturday.

Fake fashion scams hit NZ buyers and shops

Online adverts for fake boutique clothing stores with NZ locations in their names have been surging, with hundreds of complaints to Consumer NZ.

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Fashion for a cause

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Fashion for a cause

Josie Steenhart finds there’s more to the much-anticipated Fashion for a Cure events than just fabulous frocks.

Sustainable fashion movement gains momentum

Precious Collaborative founder Claire O’Connell shows off the first coat which sold for $10,000....

Sustainable fashion movement gains momentum

A local collaborative has caught the interest of philanthropists across the country who are dropping tens of thousands of dollars in the name of sustainable fashion.

'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments

Shoppers were buying the kimonos to wear and for the varied fabrics. Photo: RNZ

'Kimono frenzy': Op-shoppers snap up donated garments

A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy.

Fashion to the fore

Otago and Southland designers shone at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore at the weekend.

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Tyres and dental floss prove winning combination

Annalisa Wikitoria McConachie (second left) wears the 2025 MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards ‘...

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Tyres and dental floss prove winning combination

A garment made from the inner tubes of bicycle tyres and dental floss won the top prize at this year’s MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.

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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards

A design by Hannah Fleming, of Otago Girls' High School.

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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards

Amateur fashion designers from throughout New Zealand have showcased their creations at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.

An uplifting journey

Carolyn Burr of Rangiora, with some of the contributions to Project Uplift from the Waimakariri...

An uplifting journey

A couple of months ago, Rangiora resident Carolyn Burr started on an uplifting journey to help others.

Original Birkin bag sells for record $16m

The Birkin was bought by a private Japanese buyer. Photo: Reuters

Original Birkin bag sells for record $16m

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, has been sold in Paris for $16.7 million.

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Fashionistas flock to market

Searching for a unique piece of clothing in Abby Fleur’s Venus Vintage Treasure rack of clothing...

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Fashionistas flock to market

Restoring the perfect vintage outfit is one part passion and one part cheap vodka, a preloved clothing vendor says.

Muted colours at Chanel, Armani sparkles

Models wear creations by Chanel as part the French fashion house's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025...

Muted colours at Chanel, Armani sparkles

Chanel opted for muted tones while Armani sent sparkling creations down the runway at the Paris fall-winter haute couture shows.

Fashion brands move slow on green promises

Only six brands report they offer project financing for suppliers' decarbonisation efforts. Among...

Fashion brands move slow on green promises

Few fashion brands are investing in cutting supply-chain emissions, according to industry figures.

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Artful mix of sensuality and absurdity

Jimmy D's James Dobson wears the Fortress shirt and Drab long sleeve tee. Photo: David James

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Artful mix of sensuality and absurdity

Dedicated followers of local fashion and creativity can wear their art on their sleeves via a striking new collaboration.

Fit that flatters

Isabella Miscisco weaves her magic, making fashion for people. Photo: Seren Stevens

Fit that flatters

Isabella Miscisco is drawing new threads of confidence through her fashion designs, Seren Stevens writes.

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Costumes key to society’s next show

South Otago Theatrical Society president/wardrobe manager Marion Leslie looks through some of the...

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Costumes key to society’s next show

The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.

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Currently trending

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Currently trending

As the temperatures drop, Josie Steenhart checks in with three of our most loved fashion designers: Kowtow’s Dayne Johnston, Juliette Hogan and Sara Aspinall of Company of Strangers.

Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis (centre) on Budget Day wearing a blue dress believed to be from...

'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.

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Online hate spurs positive action
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Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop
Otago beat Wellington in high-scoring thriller
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Grocery price rises still hurting families

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