Seasonal dressing with flair: Apt Collections
This season showcases gorgeous floral prints and stylish outerwear for effortless transitional dressing. Luxurious textures take centre stage, with velvet-touch fabrics and brushed cord adding elegance. Pants embrace a more flared silhouette – not quite bootcut, they lean toward straight or wide-leg styles, offering a modern, flattering shape. Looking back Apt Collections opened its doors […]
Step into elegance: Mikko Shoes
Explore luxurious new-season women’s styles at this family-owned footwear destination. Mikko Shoes curates collections to bring a welcome dose of joy to everyday dressing. “With a reflective nod to bygone times, AW25 brings a thoughtful shift away from the uber-casual and towards everyday elegance, complemented by a palette drawn from wintery landscapes,” says founder Michaela […]
Comfort and confidence: The Fitting Room
Comfort, support, and a flattering fit – the key to wearing your wedding dress or guest wear with confidence is a well-fitted bra. Everyone wants to look their best at a wedding,” The Fitting Room’s Deborah Lewthwaite says. With photographers floating around comes the desire to smile and pose without constant adjusting. Encouraging bridal parties […]
Chilly chic: Kjole Style
Functionality, simplicity, and timelessness are the dress codes of Scandinavian style. In Hanmer Springs, handpicked, Danish-only designs that make getting dressed effortless and stylish are found at Kjole Style. Workwear, weekend wear, and gorgeous everyday staples, co-owner Stephanie Suckling and her team curate collections to help you build a wardrobe of timeless, well-made essentials to […]
Layer with love: Off-the-rac
When the weather turns, our wardrobes require a switch-up. Chic outerwear and luxe yet cosy accessories come to the fashion forefront, blending warmth with elegance. Earthy tones and complementary neutrals become the colour palette of the season. Find all the latest autumn winter 2025 collections at Bishopdale’s Off The Rac, where managing director Renee Green […]
What women really want: Reinvent Boutique
What women miss most when shopping for clothes in large department stores is the personal touch; when there’s little care or interest shown, it can be a negative experience. It largely explains why women prefer the more intimate boutique-style store for shopping. Nothing can replicate that one-on-one consultation in an empathetic and safe space. Reinvent […]