| Alexandra Owen: Climbing the ranks There are many young fashion designers in New Zealand, but few with the cerebral and quiet confidence of Alexandra Owen.The 27-year-old launched her label only four years ago, and has quietly grown it to be where it stands today... nzherald.co.nz |
Miss Universe leaves Levin for city lights Its KFC went up in flames in December, and now Levin has lost one of the country's top beauty pageants as well.The Horowhenua town has been snubbed by organisers of the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, because they didn't like... nzherald.co.nz |
Waxing requests concern Girls as young as 14 are asking for Brazilian waxes, raising concern about the sexualisation of children.Bianka Seputich, of Isis Spa in Newmarket, said she usually fielded inquiries about the intimate hair removal treatment as... nzherald.co.nz |
Museum and Gallery Listings A selected guide to the visual arts in the New York area. nytimes.com |
Milan Fashion Week: Raf Simons for Jil Sander: Daring, but Always in Control Still new to women’s fashion, he looked closely at historical couture in thinking about his latest collection for Jil Sander. nytimes.com |