MORE IS MORE
Move over, minimalists. A new wave has reached us – and it’s all things ‘extra’. More than a loud shirt or bright blazer, I’m talking matching sets engulfed in prints that serenade without sound, or a combination of colours that only makes sense to you. Maximalism is about being bold and authentically expressive. […]
All-natural luxury: OFI Linen
Inspired by the quality of natural fibres and European-designed elegance, one Christchurch boutique is building the wardrobes of countless Cantabrians. OFI Linen stocks its shelves with the best textiles including cashmere, silk, cotton, and linen – with a focus on ethical labels and production processes. In-store, the experience is just as exquisite, with […]
The runway returns: NZ Fashion Week is back
New Zealand’s fashion industry and sartorial spirit will awaken after years of a rocky, uncertain future from 25 August. Thanks to a team of determined creatives and generous supporters, New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) returns to Auckland with six days of shows and exhibitions for an industry deprived of this event since 2023. […]
Reduce your fashion footprint
Mindful Fashion’s Chief Executive Jacinta FitzGerald is right. We can create high-quality products in New Zealand using low-impact materials – and we can do it well. Invest in clothes made to last, not to be replaced. Local, and many with B Corp status, these brands are a great place to start. […]
Cowboy core
It’s not fashion’s first rodeo – the Western influence feels like it’s one to stay. If it’s your first time styling ‘cowboy core’, I suggest you start simple: boots, a hat, and the mode’s key colours and textures.
Wild West
A universal shift is urging us all west. Fashion hasn’t stopped veering west since Beyoncé dropped Cowboy Carter and Bella Hadid became a country-chic muse after being influenced by her professional cowboy of a boyfriend. With Beyoncé’s tour of the eighth studio album continuing into late July, the country-western dress code endures. Oh, […]
Moda moments: Lenton
When style aficionado Amy Hislop swapped big city Sydney for tiny town Kaikōura in 2019 and pursued a homewares boutique, her lifelong dream of opening a fashion store was banked. Come 2025, Amy took a chance – on herself, and the growing local fashion community. Why? “Because folk from a tiny town love […]
Rad lads
Street style or dinner date – these local picks marry luxury and versatility for winter warmth with an edge.
Your woolly winter wardrobe
With the winter solstice behind us and the worst of the weather ahead, it’s time to invest in extra layers to keep warm. There is no better comfort from Mother Nature’s temperature chaos than cosying up in quality wool garments. The Wool Company have all the layers you need to keep warm this […]
Home of the winter wardrobe: Merivale Mall
Browse the best of the local fashion landscape in luxury. From head to toe, winter wear truly comes into its own within Merivale Mall – find all your favourites with friends, and finish with a warming, indulgent treat. Curated by Nina Tucker.
