Form & fit: Maxwell Fashion

Men’s trends

What do men want? Menswear expert Mike Lawrence weighs in on the latest trends in shape and silhouette, and his spring style predictions. In line with the ‘more is more’ movement, layering is receiving a lot of love, says Mike Lawrence, marketing manager at New Zealand menswear fashion house Barkers. The practicality of […]

Be prepared! Terra Viva Home and Garden

The original motto of the scout movement started by Robert Baden-Powell applies to most situations in life. For gardeners, preparation is the starting point and key to success – and it’s all about the soil. “The better the soil, the better the results,” says Peter Worsp of the iconic home and garden destination […]

Adrenaline adventures: Hanmer Springs

From quad bikes to mountain bikes, bungy jumping, or blasting through narrow gorges on a jet boat, Hanmer has the adventure activities to put the spring back in your step. Forget candles and spa sessions, sometimes the best way to relax and unwind is to get wet, muddy, and physical in the great […]

Contour your jaw: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

A strong, defined jawline suggests youth and vitality – it’s the scaffolding for the entire face. All the fuss over full, bee-stung lips and plump cheeks in recent years has now been replaced by the ‘snatched’ jawline. “I call the jawline the ‘new cheeks’, because in previous years everyone wanted their cheeks filled,” […]

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As the temperature plummets, here’s what’s on the fashion horizon. Hold onto your hats, coats and scarves, for there is something for everyone here. Never has a fashion season been so full of contradiction. CLEAN LINES: A belted wool trench. A perfectly crisp shirt. The perfect pair of pants. With environmental factors pointing […]