The fate of this year's Oscar hopes may be all but set in stone but the red carpet continues to serve up surprises as Hollywood's award season marches on.

In the spirit of Auckland’s 175th anniversary, this column has gone a little nautical.

You can leave your hat on.

You probably aren't beautiful. It's statistical, not personal. Most of us are average, a few of us are ugly, and a tiny number of us are beautiful or handsome.

Supermodel Heidi Klum will make her first visit to New Zealand next week, gracing Auckland during an action packed two-day tour.

The most jaw-dropping segment of the Miss Universe competition occurred last night.

Contestants pose for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida.

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When Miss Israel beamed her Crest-commercial grin for a selfie with Miss Lebanon last week, she likely didn't know the Instagram would become international headline news.

In the Ancient world, man in his naked form was thought to be in perfect balance; it was the uniform of righteousness and heroism, writes Harry Mount.

We take a look at what the stars are likely to wear at this year's upcoming Oscars night.

Your kids can look the picture as well as you this summer.

Break a sweat (or maybe not) in workout clothes that work overtime.

Days after the stars did their best to impress at the Golden Globes, they've dolled up again for yet another red carpet as the Critics Choice Movie Awards get underway.

Stars arrive on the red carpet for the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California.

A new study suggests that wearing high heels also prematurely ages knee joints and could lead to osteoarthritis.

The former student from Hamilton, won Miss Waikato in 1996 and was runner-up in Miss New Zealand the following year.

New year, new look for New Zealand golf pro Lydia Ko, who has ditched her signature glasses and hair tie for a new online bio pic.

In a brand new, antiseptically clean, state-of-the-art office block in central London, John Galliano presented his debut haute couture collection for Maison Margiela.

Kathy Griffin is prepared to make enemies in her new roles as host of Fashion Police. And she picked Kiwi singer Lorde as one of her first targets.

Our fashion jury round up the best and worst looks on the Golden Globes red carpet. Plus a pointer to the three best dressed gents of the evening.

The red carpet at this year's Golden Globe Awards was a parade of red, white and silver.

Stars arrive on the red carpet at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in California.

Actor makes powerful speech on love for new wife and Je Suis Charlie as he accepts lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes. Plus full list of winners.

Welcome to 2015! No doubt you have made some New Year resolutions and, if you're anything like me, they'll include something about getting healthy.

Keep things light and fresh with a dash of elegant turn-of-the-century nostalgia.