Dan Ahwa

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight |Joanna Wane |Greg Bruce |Dan Ahwa

A candid interview with Ali Mau is just one of the compelling Lifestyle, Entertainment and Viva stories from our Premium journalists so far this year. Catch up on this, plus 21 other stories. Photo / Dean PurcellWhile you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2025 so far.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Dan Ahwa

A history lesson in the power of whimsical diamonds. Dan Ahwa takes a closer look at how this Maison is leaning into its unique heritage. An ornate powder case might be the sort of handbag essential some starlet from the roaring 20s would slip out of a pochette to touch-up her rouge. But, look a little closer and it’s constructed with a secret watch – all the better to discreetly check the time before escaping a dull conversation at a party.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Dan Ahwa

“Our vision of Sylvester is not completely new, it’s an evolution.”Fashion designer Kate Sylvester may have sold her final dress last month after three decades in business, but her legacy lives forever through her three sons Ike (24), Tom (24) and Cosmo (23), who officially announced today they will be relaunching the designer’s sister line Sylvester.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Dan Ahwa

OPINIONAir New Zealand’s new uniforms have been revealed to the public today. Fashion editor and co-author of Moana Currents: Dressing Aotearoa Now, Dan Ahwa offers his expert analysis of the new ensembles.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Dan Ahwa

This month, one of the fashion industry’s most recognisable faces debuts her first solo photographic exhibition dedicated to the natural beauty of Aotearoa and the power of solo exploration. There’s a photograph taken by one of Aotearoa’s leading models and agents, Ngahuia Williams (Ngāpuhi), documented as part of an ongoing photographic personal journey exploring the wonders of New Zealand’s natural landscapes. At first glance, it’s a sprawling snapshot of serenity.