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The strongest margins are in "vertical retailers", which sell their own products to consumers....

Which NZ products have the largest mark-ups?

Prosecutors looking into LVMH subsidiary Dior's use of third-party suppliers recently found that it paid US$57 - excluding some materials - to produce bags it sold for $2870. So which NZ products have the largest mark-ups?

'Fast fashion' and the future of op-shops

'Fast fashion' and the future of op-shops: Is there such a thing as a thrifty thrift shop anymore?

A seasoned Christchurch op-shopper says thrift stores have changed dramatically over the past decade as "fast fashion" and "heaps of polyester" make it harder to find good quality pieces.

Vintage connoisseur preps for pageant

Vintage connoisseur preps for Australian pageant

Rolleston resident Sharvelle Mackay is preparing to head across the Tasman to compete in the Australian Pinup Pageant.

Fashion icon Kate Sylvester to close business

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester. Photo: supplied

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester to close business after three decades

Well-known NZ fashion designer Kate Sylvester has announced her label will wind up next year after its final summer 2024 collection.

Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day

Fashion was emphasised this year, and Cantabrians rose to the challenge. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day

Canterbury's Show Week kicked off in style on Tuesday as thousands of racegoers flocked to Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.

What's hot and what's not for Cup & Show Week

Calling all fashionistas - it's time to refine your Cup Day looks ahead of this year's big day in...

Top judge reveals what's hot and what's not in Cup & Show Week fashion

One thing is for sure - there will be colour and there will be headwear of all shapes and sizes at Addington Raceway tomorrow.

The best celebrity Halloween costumes this year

Here are some of the best, boo-worthy costumes to bewitch and bewilder this Halloween.

From Eastern Europe to Canterbury with love

This silk taffeta wedding gown, owned by exhibition co-organiser Ruth Willis, was worn by her...

From Eastern Europe to Canterbury with love: Wedding gowns on display

A wedding gown exhibition will see 25-30 stunning dresses, including two Eastern European heritage wedding gowns, go on display at Diamond Harbour.

Big night out for Rangiora designer at wearable arts

Rangiora artist Mel Eaton never intended entering the North Canterbury Wearable Arts show, in which she won the Supreme Adult Trophy.

Biggest fashion show yet at shopping mall

The Hornby Hub fashion show will have real people wearing real fashion from its retailers. Photo:...

Biggest fashion show yet at Chch shopping mall

The annual Hub Hornby fashion show in Christchurch on September 14 is set to be the biggest yet.

The best-dressed at Cup Day

While the traditional catwalk parade wasn't on the cards at Cup Day yesterday, the famous fashion competition still attracted 300 of the best-dressed people in Christchurch.

Bid to solve wedding dress mystery

It is hoped a wedding dress display in Rangiora will uncover new information about a mysterious gown that dates back to the 1870s.

Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’

Neil Gaudin outside Void Clothing, in Albion Place, on one of his final days in the store. PHOTO:...

Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’

Neil Gaudin has decided it is time the "next generation" in fashion takes over.

Culture, colonisation and the short and curlies of body hair

Until recently women were rarely shown with any hairy bits anywhere but slowly people have started to challenge what is seen as ‘normal’ - although we still have a long way to go.

Miss Jazzylicious wins NZ pin-up title

Ruapuna mum Jasmine Aitken has taken out the Miss Pinup New Zealand title.

Embracing the glamour of pinup

Dunedin woman Kerry-Lee Charlton will be at her glamorous best for the Miss Pinup New Zealand...

Embracing the glamour of pinup

A Miss Pinup NZ contestant says she was inspired by the diverse, inclusive and supportive pinup culture she experienced while shopping for vintage garments in Christchurch.

Crowdfunding does trick for business owner

It took just over two weeks for Wanaka businesswoman Anna Ross to raise $2.17 million in equity for her cosmetics company, Kester Black.

Wanaka woman wants $2 million to expand beauty business

Wanaka business Kester Black's operations manager Fergus Sully and founder Anna Ross (holding...

Wanaka woman wants $2 million to expand beauty business

Wanaka businesswoman Anna Ross and her partner Fergus Sully are preparing for international take-off in the beauty products industry.

Retail opportunity for budding designers

Budding designers and entrepreneurs are in with the chance for their products to be stocked by...

Ballantynes' competition: Retail opportunity for budding designers

Ballantynes is running its 'Bring it to the Boardroom' competition again, offering designers and entrepreneurs the chance to have their products sold in the store.

'Embarrassing mistake': Trelise Cooper apology over dress name

Kiwi fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper has apologised for an "embarrassing mistake" of naming a dress with a phrase associated with a bleak period in Native American history.

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