Country takeover

BY NINA TUCKER Once again, fashion has steered western. Whether derived from Pharrell for Louis Vuitton’s Wild West collection in January, Beyoncé’s latest album Cowboy Carter, or the popular television series Yellowstone, western fashion influences have well and truly returned. Rippling into New Zealand fashion houses, designers have eagerly adopted the trend, a […]

Dream awake: World of WearableArt

The magic and vibrancy of WOW will once again encompass audiences with a truly ethereal experience in late 2024. Returning to Wellington’s TSB Arena from 26 September to 13 October, the World of WearableArt Show will combine revolutionary wearable art with captivating entertainment. The theme, Dream Awake, will allow audiences to do just […]

Giddy Up

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER The classic cowboy boots have slowly appeared on the shelves of many shoe stores nationwide. A lasting style, the cowboy boot comes with durability, gorgeous embroidery, and timelessness. Seen with everything from denim to dresses, styling cowboy boots seems to have loose rules. Pair with oversized jeans, a leather […]

Winter toppers

Sideline sport, walking to work, wet weekend activities. Who said the attire should only be strictly gumboots and old coats? While sometimes the weather or location grants it, there is an optimism in dressing with valour despite the forecast. Winter fashion is the home of layering and volume, and opulent accessories are the […]

An awesome autumn: Made in the Shade

Autumn fashion for 2024 boasts a pageant of colours guaranteed to turn heads and dispel gloom. This is the season in which women can embrace and express their individuality through their clothes and how they wear them. Made in the Shade excels in helping women find their look, and owner Alison Donn ensures every […]

Hidden oasis in Bishopdale: Acacia Skin Health & Beauty

Imagine escaping to a place where your wellbeing is the only thing that matters; floating weightless in space, with nothing but the stars surrounding you, or just in a peaceful room with soothing music, completely relaxed and carefree. That’s what you can experience at Acacia Beauty, built on the dream of vivacious sisters […]