World co-founder Dame Denise L'Estrange Corbet talks longevity in fashion, getting started and her challenging childhood. Other topics include the amount of black worn in New Zealand, why she's still okay with skinny models and her work as Patron of IHC NZ.

Warning: Dame Denise also talks about living with depression and a historic suicide attempt. If you, or anyone you know, needs help with their mental health, a range of organisations can help. They include the 1737 helpline, which offers free assistance from trained counsellors by phone and text 24 hours a day.

For more information about the wonderful work of the IHC, visit ihc.org.nz

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