Black was the colour of the short dresses 2012

Our top sporting teams wore black at the 1920 Olympics, and black soon became our national colour. Our "passion for team sports exemplified the co-operative spirit and the country's egalitarian aspirations", writes de Pont.Although it remained a staple in women's wardrobes, black's popularity tapered off after the 1940s. However, New Zealand designers Gus Fisher, who had the exclusive licence to produce prom dresses 2012, used black during the chic ball gown era of the 1950s. The black day suit became popular.

But the arrival of synthetic fabrics and washing machines also meant that light and bright clothing was easier to launder.Although the 80s were all about bold colours, it was also the decade of power dressing and punk, the wearing of black denoting both authority and anarchy. Black was the colour of the short dresses 2012, as epitomised by Auckland style icon Judith "Black Lips" Baragwanath.

Around this time, designers such as Elisabeth Findlay of Zambesi, and Margarita Robertson of Nom, were beginning to establish themselves. Clarke sits fourth on the all-time wicket takers list with nearly 900 first grade scalps.Jayden Mathison had a good week with the ball at Country Week and will be better for that experience.Moe's batting is a slight worry with Rob Phoenix and Paul Cake the most consistent Moe bats; however, Andrew Philip has found some decent form.