The 2026 Met Gala celebrated the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Costume Art,” and the official dress code was Fashion is Art,” which references the exhibition’s pairing of garments with art objects. And of course, some sneaky celebs carried on the spirit of the iconic...
Mindful Fashion New Zealand has officially changed its name to Fashion & Textiles New Zealand (FTNZ). The Auckland-based group says the new name is not a change in direction. It is a clearer signal of what the organisation has always been trying to do: give a major national industry...
Keeping fit and looking good are key aspects of being a male model. Not to mention the perks, like the parties, socialising and free clothes. But like all industries, modelling is not always as shiny and pretty as it looks. Model, Andreas Palade, was born in Estonia. He moved to New...
After almost a decade of showing in the fast-paced world of New York Fashion Week, New Zealand-born, New York-seasoned designer Claudia Li is making a powerful return to where it all began: New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW). This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a homecoming. Having...





