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Glassons says sorry to women

Women's clothing retailer Glassons is backtracking on its use of skinny mannequins, apologising to customers for the "unattainable depiction of women".

Skinny mannequins out

Women’s clothing giant Glassons is backtracking on its use of skinny mannequins, apologising to customers for the “unattainable depiction of women”.

'Get rid of skinny mannequins'

A professional women's advocacy organisation is seeking an introduction of a code of practice in the fashion industry to stop the use of skinny models and mannequins.

'Skinny people' comments harmful

A leading fashion designer's comment that clothes "look better on skinny people" could place undue pressure on women, a psychotherapist says.

Swedish model left brain dead after being hit by bus

Swedish model Anna Maria Mostrom has been left brain dead following a collision with a bus last week.

Skinny model saga: 'Get a life'

People worrying about the influence skinny mannequins have on teenagers and children should "get a life," the head of one of New Zealand's biggest fashion brands says.

'Clothes look better on skinny people'

The head of one of NZ's biggest fashion brands has defended the use of skinny models, in the wake of controversy over Glassons skinny mannequin.

Skinny mannequin slammed

An eating disorders expert has slammed the use of a skinny mannequin at clothing store Glassons, which sparked controversy because its ribs are showing.

Rosemary Overell: Vogue has cultural theft angle covered

Miranda Kerr sparked controversy last week when she appeared in Japanese Vogue dressed in a kimono.

Verity Johnson: Big booty a black fashion statement, but how does that work?

I was a squashy and bookish teenager, with berserk hair and pimples that were bigger than my boobs.

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Colourful creations at WoW

A two piece ensemble made entirely out of old brown leather suitcases has taken out the Supreme Winner crown at this year's World of Wearable Arts event in Wellington.

Becks inspires nipple surgery

It could be the ultimate in male vanity - men are paying thousands of pounds in search of the perfect nipple.

Mag says sorry for moko insult

Fashion magazine Marie Claire has apologised for featuring a non-Maori model wearing a sacred Maori tattoo in its October issue.

Fashion mag's moko 'cultural insult'

An Auckland academic says a fashion magazine’s use of a Maori facial tattoo on a non-Maori model is a “cultural insult”.

Beauty queen's arthritis battle

A young beauty queen with a severe form of arthritis is speaking out about her experience with the disease in the lead-up to tomorrow's Arthritis New Zealand street appeal.