Indigo Brands

Top Apparel leaders: Indigo Brands

With international brands like Diesel and Scotch & Soda, Indigo Brands continues to celebrate its ongoing success in the fashion industry alongside a continued and loyal commitment to its customers.     Its mission is simple: Be the leading distributor in the fashion clothing and footwear industry within New Zealand and Australia by offering the […]

Key Black

Dress your curves: Key Black

Destination boutique Key Black is a haven of space and expert advice on choosing beautiful, versatile pieces that you will be reaching for in years to come.     Set back from the bustle at 27A Colombo Street in Cashmere, this private retreat offers high quality New Zealand labels, with each style in limited numbers, […]

Made in the Shade

Summer’s Selections: Made in the Shade

With a heatwave predicted, Made in the Shade is prepared. Ali has stocked up with lots of gorgeous, cool, breathable natural fibres – cottons, silks, viscose, and loads of lovely linens. “Last year the cool-to-wear linen pieces were flying out the door during the long hot summer.”     Bittermoon has brought linen stories to […]

Untouched World

Leading the way: Untouched World

Ever the toast of chic and environmentally conscious merino-lovers, Untouched World continues to excel in its mission to bring a sustainable ethos and luxury style to those who wish to look fabulous, but go easy on the planet.     Their new spring/summer 18/19 collection is in stores now, and true to form, the designs […]

Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition

New Zealand’s next top designer: Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition

A 23-year-old design student from Wellington, Millie Pux-Askew, has just been propelled into the fashionable fore, as the winner of Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition.     Millie was chosen from a pool of six finalists who each showed three completed looks at a runway show during Ballantynes’ Fashion Week. The judges were global fashion […]

Magazine Designer Clothing

Perfect pieces: Magazine Designer Clothing

It’s all happening now at Magazine Designer Clothing – perfect spring/summer pieces have arrived from their predominantly New Zealand designers and labels, including their own label, ‘Magazine’.     There are subtle floral prints, beautiful silks, as well as garments with exquisite lace detailing and of course lashings of colour. Magazine offers a range of […]

Treasure Box

All the best Treasures: Treasure Box

Combining quality with everyday luxury, finding a stunning Cup Day outfit amongst the beautiful, handpicked collection at Treasure Box by Biani is easy.     From glamourous garments to stylish shoes and accessories, the welcoming and experienced staff can dress you from head to toe, says owner Andrea Bailey. “The girls will look after you […]

Blackwell’s

Getting a fabulous fit: Blackwell’s

The perfect foundation will set off every Cup Day and special occasion outfit.     When investing in fabulously fitting lingerie, the result will be a flawless shape. Blackwell’s lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says “It’s what’s underneath that really enhances the whole outfit.” Lynn works closely with each and every customer to guarantee the best […]

Fashionworks

An inspirational boutique: Fashionworks

Take a trip to Hanmer over the next month – the perfect Cup Day outfit could be waiting. Inspiration flows in this stress-less alpine atmosphere, especially at designer boutique Fashionworks.     Owner Alice Stielow says spring’s burst of flowers and sunshine inspires dressing up in fashionable florals and colour. “However, Cup Day encourages individual […]

Suit Up

Suit Up: Cup Week Fashion

As we look towards the latest looks we can expect to see at this year’s Cup and Show Week, it seems suits are stepping out of the boardroom and onto the green this year.     Women are increasingly stepping out in suits in a variety of fabrics, from linen to tweed and everything in […]