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Collette Dinnigan honoured at Massey University; Kathryn Leah Payne’s online store; Hamilton Brooks’ dry bar

November 19, 2011/1.54

Above Some of Collette Dinnigan’s designs, alongside fellow alumna Alexandra Owen’s, at Massey University’s earlier New School, Old School exhibition. South African-born, Australian-based fashion designer Collette Dinnigan was honoured at her Alma Mater, Massey University, last night at its annual College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame dinner in Wellington.    Dinnigan, who travelled to […]

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers bespoke services to couples booking its ballroom

November 17, 2011/5.59

The Mandarin Oriental at Hyde Park has collaborated with some of London’s top names to give customers a dream wedding. Booking the ballroom at the Mandarin Oriental sees a series of bespoke services to couples, from photographer John Nassari, floral designer Neill Strain, hairdresser Errol Douglas, bridal gown designer Bruce Oldfield, jeweller Theo Fennell and […]

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Beauty round-up: Kérastase Elixir Ultime in travel size; Bottega Veneta behind the scenes with Nine d’Urso

November 12, 2011/22.44

Kérastase’s Elixir Ultime hair treatment is the perfect product to tame wild holiday hair. Elixir Ultime is conveniently versatile to fix any hair issues while travelling into different environments. This all-encompassing product can be used as a pre-cleanser, a leave-in conditioner or a finishing product. Elixir Ultime nourishes the hair while still holding control.   […]

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Campari releases ’12 calendar images, starring Milla Jovovich, photographed by Dimitri Daniloff

October 27, 2011/14.22

Dimitri Daniloff Above Milla Jovovich wears dress by Yann Weber, glitter shoes by Walter Steiger, and Panache necklace and pony cuff bracelet by Swarovski. Dimitri Daniloff Above Milla Jovovich wears feather dress by Izmaylova and white gold and diamond ring by Vhernier. Campari has released its 2012 calendar images, starring actress Milla Jovovich, and photographed […]

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Kérastase Soleil protects hair this summer

October 12, 2011/23.28

Summer is coming and, as you all know, intense or prolonged exposure to the sun has destructive effects on hair. It causes chemical changes to the fibres from light absorption, water and sun combinations cause the hair to lose its natural resistance, making it more sensitive, and colour fades faster. Therefore, it’s time to arm […]

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Getting the Huffer autumn–winter 2012 hair look

September 14, 2011/12.17

Huffer’s autumn–winter 2012 collection revisited the glory days of communist Russia. Hair director Greg Murrell of Ryder for KMS California created a look at New Zealand Fashion Week that truly embodied the collection.    While staying true to the label’s ‘heritage of functionality’, the collection referred to the military style in an earthy palette of […]

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Stolen Girlfriends’ Club and KMS California create fun, edgy hairstyles

September 1, 2011/1.20

Described as a ‘motley crew of surfers done good’, New Zealand designers Marc Moore, Luke Harwood and Dan Gosling of Stolen Girlfriends’ Club (SGC) have garnered a cult following in the country. Their latest creations, compiled to create the autumn–winter 2012 collection, Here Lies the Bones, is a balance of free-spirited energy with a darker […]

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A fairy-tale romance

August 31, 2011/1.00

Joico Hair and Blak Luxe paired together on Tuesday, August 30 for Blak Luxe’s show at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week. Blak Luxe, whose theme for the runway this year was based off the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Märchen, presented hairstyles that also embodied the part.    Says Joico Hair Director for Blak Luxe, […]

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New Zealand hairdressers to be honoured in September 4 ceremony

August 25, 2011/22.26

On September 4, starting at 2 p.m. at the City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington, the New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers Awards 2011 will take place. After closely scrutinizing the record-breaking 309 submissions to the event, the judges selected both national and regional finalists and will recognize the winners at the event.    Each regional […]

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Good things come in two: Fudge releases Dry Conditioner

August 17, 2011/11.46

Following the launch of its now cult Dry Shampoo, the creative team behind Fudge put its creative juices into overdrive to produce and deliver its newest baby, Fudge Dry Conditioner.    Fudge Dry Conditioner provides every dry shampoo fan with the perfect finishing product for immediate condition, without requiring the hard work of perfectly coiffing […]

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