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The future of beauty
Janetta Mackay goes ahead of the trends for an in-depth look at developments.

How to be Parisian: An insider's style guide
Audrey Diwan, co-author of a new French bible, on channelling one's inner Parisian and becoming imperfectly perfect, messy bed hair and all.

The Manifesto Interview: Bruce Pask of Bergdorf Goodman
The blogger's favourite shares some of his favourite things.

Cindy Sherman reinvents Louis Vuitton
The acclaimed artist, and five other creatives, reimagine Louis Vuitton's iconic monogram.

Cindy Sherman's Louis Vuitton look
The artist designed a "studio in a trunk" as part of Louis Vuitton's Celebrating Monogram project.

Five ways to prepare for summer
Warm weather's a blast with these beauties, says Janetta Mackay.

Test Drive: Three facials to try
So you thought facials were just about relaxation and hydration? Think again, says Janetta Mackay.

Noelle McCarthy: What to wear in Paris
Noelle ponders how to go from unkempt, off-the-radar to the streets of Paris.

Francois Nars celebrates 20 years of his make-up line
Makeup artist Francois Nars has worked with everyone from Richard Avedon to Kate Moss. Twenty years on from the launch of his own line, Rebecca Gonsalves discovers he's still a shade ahead of the game.

Paris Fashion Week: The Raf Remix at Dior
A radical approach to tradition is the perfect blueprint for today's Dior woman, writes Dan Ahwa from Paris.

Clothes for living in at Paris Fashion Week
Stella McCartney shies away from the Paris pomp to put focus back on Seventies simplicity.

Janetta Mackay: Silver service
Silver anniversaries deserve celebrating and World is doing it in style.

My Weekend: Bird and Knoll's Macayla Chapman
The accessories designer unwinds out of town, or at one of Auckland’s amazing eateries.

Viva Sessions: A fine balance
Guests were treated to an evening of vitality, with inspiring talks from naturopath Nellie Pigot, wellbeing expert Jo Brown and integrative doctor Kathleen Wills.

A new movement from the NZ Fashion Museum
What better way to celebrate the 60s youthquake of iconic New Zealand boutique Elle than with a new wave of exciting designers in 2014?

Viva Sessions: In conversation with Kate Sylvester
A fashionable crowd gathered to hear Kate Sylvester speak on her inspirations, muses and family behind the scenes.

Our favourite fragranced soaps
There’s something simply charming about sweet-smelling soap, writes beauty editor Janetta Mackay, whether to wash with or tuck away in a drawer.

Looks that Work: Herald property editor Anne Gibson
A pop of colour and style in a grey newsroom, New Zealand Herald property editor Anne Gibson shares her creative approach to dressing.

Prada perfection at Milan Fashion Week
A make-do-and-mend attitude has never felt more modern, writes Zoe Walker from Milan.

Navigating New York Fashion Week
Fiona Ralph covers the width and breadth of Manhattan for New York Fashion Week, and the feasts in between.

Cara Delevingne for Topshop Unique
The top model, and current face of Topshop, opens the runway at the brand's London Fashion Week show.

Noelle McCarthy: Window licking
Noelle McCarthy finds even the Miu Miu stores have their prices clearly on display in France.

Top model and mother Jourdan Dunn at London Fashion Week
Falling pregnant at 19 could have ended Jourdan Dunn’s modelling career, but instead her son has spurred her on to become one of the best-paid models in the world. Rebecca Gonsalves meets a cover girl who is fearless, feisty and fun.

Janetta Mackay: Oh come all ye spenders
As the season of shopping begins, Janetta Mackay writes that the best presents are from the heart.

Retail therapy: This week's shopping news
Read about Jane Daniels' new Ponsonby store, and accessory brand Tous opening soon.

The Sophisticate: Keeping up appearances
Those who believe fashion is frivolous and not to be taken seriously should think again, suggests Michal McKay.

Coconut crazy beauty buys
If you can't get enough of the trend du jour of drinking coconut water or cooking with coconut oil, then why not douse yourself in the stuff. It is turning up in everything from shampoo to body wash.