This year Auckland label Ingrid Starnes ran a series on their blog that interviewed and photographed local fashion craftspeople, showing the work that goes into NZ-made clothing.

Women from around the world have taken the cultural dress category to the extreme, donning some of the most colourful, creative costumes ever seen on the pageant stage. Neck-snapping headpieces, flamboyant tail features and itty bitty sequenced swatches were among the trends. A new Miss Universe will soon be crowned in Las Vegas, replacing the 2012 title holder from Angola, Leila Lopes.

If you haven't sorted your Xmas selections yet you may be starting to panic about finding the perfect present for each person on your list. Go easy on yourself by simply buying a gift set.

You needn't spend a fortune keeping the younger set happy this Christmas - just stay tuned to their colourful preferences. Here's a selection of beauty gifts under $50.

Don't be fooled by the replicas in a Queen St jeweller's window display.

The 10-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham stars in the latest campaign for the British designer.

Rihanna has revealed the inspiration behind her new fashion line is the city of London.

“Why would you do that to yourself?” scoffs my coffee buddy. “She can hardly walk.”

Rebecca Barry Hill test-drives the killer heel.

Vogue covers have become the epitome of style and beauty - from the early illustrations by artists like Olive Tilton, Pierre Brissaud and Eduardo Garcia to modern photographs captured by talent like Mario Testino and Annie Lebovitz. A new collection of postcards has been released featuring 100 iconic covers.

More than 2.4 million international votes were cast in the online AskMen Australia poll on sex appeal, character, intelligence, talent, sense of humour and professional success.

Stars step out for the press screening of the new Spice Girls musical, Viva Forever!, at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Anne Hathaway is "devastated" at photos showing her stepping out of a car with no underwear on.

Good brushes aren't cheap, so how do you judge if they are worth the expense?

The interplay between fragrance and memory prompts powerful emotions. Every season leaves a scent trail, but perhaps none more so than at Christmas.