The long & long of it
Sashaying around in something long – floaty or woolly – is in. Wearing your blankey is perfectly acceptable. Toddlers inherently appreciate this fashion fact. Some call it a scarf. Or take a blanket; cut two arm-holes into it and voila – a jacket. As long as it’s long. Depending on the fabric, this is good […]
Denim Dreaming: Denim is reinvented and reinvigorated
Every decade flaunts a scandalous aesthetic which rides against the tide of convention. In the 1950s, it was denim that was making sartorial waves. Having found its fashionable feet in 1871 when the iconic ‘jean’ pant was invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss, denim has had a somewhat troubled upbringing since the 1950s […]
Luxe Leather: Leather Fashion
When it comes to flash fabrics, leather is held in pretty high regard. While leather can add luxe to your wardrobe, the latest leather looks aren’t all dark and moody. There is after all, so much more to this timeless staple than biker jackets and boots. So, take a walk on the wild side and […]
Up to your neck: High fashion is creeping even higher
High fashion is creeping even higher yet, with the latest trend of high necked ensembles sweeping into sartorial consciousness. The 2018 incarnation of the high neck is about so much more than the turtleneck sweater, with dresses, coats, blouses and even wedding dresses donning this dynamic detail. We’ve got the low down on the history […]
Monogram Masters: L & A Apparel and Monograms
Great things happen when great companies come together. Two years ago, Laney Apparel and Arbi Monograms merged to form L & A Apparel and Monograms, bringing more than 30 years of experience and expertise to the industry. Company directors Brendan Laney and Nikki Johnson deliver a personalised, tailored and flexible approach to meet your […]
Muted Beauty: Bringing a breath of fresh air to the palette in time for spring
If this season’s sartorial selections are teaching us anything, it’s that muted tones are far from boring. Effortlessly chic, they can hold their own from summer to winter. While beige, dusty pinks and pale yellows have been in our fashionable consciousness for some time now, powder blues and soft greens are now making their seasonal […]
Singing the Blues: Blue fashion
There’s no more versatile shade than blue, with sartorial selections from pastel to navy making their seasonal debut. Certainly no one hit wonder, blue has been making a splash everywhere from the beauty counter to the red carpet and, when it comes to taking our cues from the top, we’re taking guidance from Ralph Lauren, […]
Black Beauty
The original style chameleon, black crosses every single sartorial divide; it flatters the figure, goes with everything and is available in looks from classic and contemporary through to wild and edgy. Not surprising then that black is a recurrent feature on the what’s hot lists, more constant in its forceful repetitions than anything else […]
Double the Temptation: The Fitting Room
Vibrant and warm, The Fitting Room is as overflowing with enticements for your embonpoint as ever, plus owner Deborah Lewthwaite has doubled the temptation with the opening of her second store in Colombo Street. We are all dreaming of warmth at midwinter, and whether your getaway will see you reclining in the islands, or enjoying […]
A fashionable favourite: Louis Who
Eclectic, edgy fashion at Louis Who in Waikuku is a real find for the trendy fashion hunter. Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Moochi, Paula Ryan, Trelise Cooper, Rude Riders and Japanese premium denim Haikure are a few of the brands which adorn the well selected and sourced items on the racks at Louis Who. It features […]
