Jandal scandal

Flip-flop, jandal, thong – call them what you want – this is the shoe you’ll be seeing all season. An icon of the summer wardrobe in New Zealand, these classic sandals are proving they can be both basic and beautiful. Whether Havaianas or a pair much more embellished, what we’re seeing styled on […]

City slicker

Spring is here. Silly season just behind it. Let’s be real – we need easy, breezy outfit formulas for in between the galas and get-togethers. Laid-back shirt and jean combinations, breathable skirting that doesn’t sacrifice silhouette, and timeless accessories to take you across the city. Comfort is critical, yet chic is still achievable. […]

Mind the gap

A new season arrives and so does its sartorial awkwardness – that weird gap when you’re no longer wearing wool coats to work yet not quite ready to brave it in a tee. These transeasonal outfit formulas shape a wardrobe that tackles the in-between rather than tiptoeing around it. Layer with breathability in […]

A better boob move: The Fitting Room

Between 80 to 85% of women wear the wrong size bra. Rosa Power – one half of the Two Raw Sisters duo – found out she was one of them when her body changed during pregnancy and postpartum. “I decided to go to The Fitting Room and holy moly, it was such an […]

The next generation of women’s golfwear: Fox & Birdie

Female trio Alex Tipene-Matua, Emma Henderson and Prue Murdoch couldn’t play a round of golf without feeling something was missing: stylish apparel for women that performed from course to clubhouse. Their new brand challenges the status quo in women’s golfwear, and they’re taking it from Christchurch to the world. Born on the green, […]

Say goodbye to winter in style: Off The Rac

Welcome the new season with the warm palette of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you’re jetting to the Mediterranean or making the most of a Kiwi spring, the latest collections at Off The Rac celebrate sun-soaked elegance. Think azure blues, terracotta tones, and pops of coral. Renee Green, owner of the boutique in Bishopdale, […]