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.
Snow fever fashion
Show the snow who’s boss. Whether you shred the slopes or admire them, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be the centre of style attention. Layer with cashmere and merino to brace the chill and pair matching snow sets to stay chic.
Denim indestructible
Denim’s styling capabilities stretch far beyond the classic blue jean. James Dean’s signature look, Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg’s seductive bare-all Calvin Klein shoot, Beyonce’s recent collaboration with Levi’s – denim is behind many of the world’s most iconic pop culture moments. From garment to accessory, denim’s durability and versatility make it an […]
Styling your barrel-leg jean
Ditch the intimidation of this balloon-like silhouette – these jeans will become a weapon in your wardrobe. Impossible to miss, the barrel-leg jean is defining denim in 2025, labelled the ‘go-to’ jean of the season – validated by the likes of Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Brands are jumping on the bandwagon designing […]
The white tee
Over, under – the white tee makes a case as one of the most underrated sartorial staples. Not just as the base of what feels like a million outfit alternatives, its crisp colour, or lack thereof, pairs with almost anything. Make the most of the wonders it can work within your wardrobe. Curated […]
Dame Sophie Pascoe’s sartorial influence
For Dame Sophie, living a life in the public eye has meant being subject to constant assessment of her appearance. Over time, she learnt to use it to her advantage, developing an eye for the best pieces in local fashion. I used to utilise fashion to hide my disability at times. Now I […]
Cosy comfort
Braving brisk weather to head to the office and run errands, or staying in and snuggling up by the fire – the sartorial brief is the same: cosy and comfortable with a side of chic. Maintaining a wardrobe that can do both is key. If you’re looking to keep up and in need […]
