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Kiwi who went viral hates mocking shirt
The founders of Mr Vintage clothing say they will keep producing 'Naturally, I finished my set' T-shirts.

Kathmandu has great Xmas - 26pc profit lift tipped
Kathmandu, the outdoor equipment and clothing chain, said first-half profit will rise as much as 26pc after summer sales and improved margins.

Boutique stores testing the law on sale refunds
Some of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.

<i>Your Business:</i> Eureka moment happened at home
When former bank executive Melissa Cheals was at home with a new baby, she began researching ideas for her own company.

Edun regained
Bono is in Auckland this week, but his wife Ali Hewson has been busy in Africa relaunching their ethical fashion company.

Man sacked by Gap is new king of US fashion
Mickey Drexler, who turned Gap into the epitome of Nineties casual, is fronting a $3.9 billion takeover bid for J Crew.

Kate would look like a 'choice' princess in Kiwi dress
This is what queen-in-waiting Kate Middleton's wedding dress would look like if top Kiwi designers had their way.

Greg Muir quits as Pumpkin Patch chair
A successful shareholders campaign has pushed former Hanover Finance chair Greg Muir from the board of listed clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Let Muir work some Pumpkin magic
Forget Hanover - what matters is chairman's performance now.