Silks, satins, merino, nightwear, swimwear and lingerie. And a dressing gown heaven. It’s 50 years since Langtons Lingerie opened in Grey St. Delys Williams has owned Langtons, a specialist lingerie and swimwear store, for 10 years. Before that...... Read More

He gets down on one knee and pops the question: “Will you marry me?” It’s the proposal she’s been dreaming of. They kiss, celebrate and share the news with loved ones. It can be hard to pull yourselves away from the magical moment....... Read More

Fashion trends come and go, but there’s rich history stitched into this particular knitwear. More than six decades of history drapes elegantly over coat-hangers in Ebony Boutique stores across the country. Colin and Neil Wakefield founded family-run...... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s Melanie Jayne had a choice to make. A fantastic career opportunity in Auckland, or summer fun with son Ezekiel Bevan. It wasn’t a tough choice. “For me, as a mother, family time is more important than any job. He’s...... Read More

It’s known as a highly versatile, natural resource – one of the world’s fastest-growing plants. This special plant can reach maturity in about four years compared to the typical 25-70 years for commercial tree species. It’s grown...... Read More

When a woman looks good, she feels great. It’s infectious. She catches the eye of others in the room, the girls want to know what she’s wearing and where she bought it from. And she’ll say: “After Hours Eventwear in Bethlehem”. The...... Read More

Ironically, Zoe Beck still gets chastised despite being an award-winning designer. Mum Donna Beck makes her meticulously unpick and re-sew any sloppy stitches, even though Zoe has won numerous competitions. Zoe is not all that great a seamstress under...... Read More

Bell-bottom trousers would fly off the shelves at Lynette Lochhead’s clothing stores 40 years ago. “They were so tight down the top of the leg and flared out massively at the bottom,” says Lynette. “There was no stretch in the...... Read More

Jenna Preest brushes her hair with her fingers and the blonde strands glide through. There’s no tugging at knotted ends, or hair pulling out. Her hair is silky and shiny, and it looks healthy and strong. “I didn’t do anything with my...... Read More

Heels or sneakers, dresses or jeans – whether you dress to impress or just for comfort, you can tell a lot about someone by their clothes. Even if you’re adamant you don’t care about fashion, your clothes make a statement. Your outfit...... Read More