| Valentino the Last Emperor Rating: * * * * Verdict: A fascinating glimpse into an extraordinary life. Directed and produced by Vanity Fair magazine special correspondent Matt Tyrnauer, this intimate documentary about the last two years of Valentino... blogs.nzherald.co.nz |
Christopher Kane's 'biker girl' take on the LBD When Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel created the little black dress in the Twenties, she could hardly have foreseen the sexy leather and lace versions which graced London Fashion Week yesterday. The enduring appeal of the classic garment... nzherald.co.nz |
Recent mothers among world's top-earning models Brazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen is the top-earning model in the world, according to forbes.com .It is estimated that Bundchen, 29, will nzherald.co.nz |
A Return to Basics, One Stitch at a Time While it may be too early to call a growing demand for sewing lessons a trend, there are certainly signs of a revival of interest in needlework in Italy. nytimes.com |
Beauty: Harsh light of day We're sunscreen slackers, but not for want of warning. We've all heard the sun protection messages, it's just that for plenty of us they don't seem to be sinking in. Turns out we use one bottle of sunscreen per four New Zealanders... nzherald.co.nz |