Journey to Excellence – 30 May 2025 Photo Gallery
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Isaac Taylor
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Everything To Watch This Winter
Materialists Written and directed by Celine Song Materialists stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. Dakota plays a young ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match, Pedro Pascal, and her imperfect ex, Chris Evans. That’s all you need to know so let me use […]
Everything To Do And Eat This Winter
BODA Chef Series Boda Restaurant, Auckland is hosting two nights of culinary excellence and cultural storytelling. For two exclusive evenings only, Executive Chef Hyokeun Choi of BODA Restaurant (Auckland) and Chef Migo Razon of Miss Mi (Melbourne) will come together to present a fusion of modern Korean and Filipino cuisine. […]
The Dyson OnTrac Are A Luxurious Pair of Headphones
The new Dyson OnTrac exudes luxury. These are headphones you wear while pretending to care about your vinyl record collection. These are headphones you wear next to your private pool but not too close because they are your precious babies and no amount of water should ever threaten them. The […]
Instantly Wide
The instax scene never fails to surprise me, cashing in on the huge popularity of the Instax Mini Evo the brand new WIDE Evo is bigger and better in every way. It allows you to take wide format shots and prints as is befitting it’s name. This makes group shots […]
Met Gala 2025
Each year the Met Gala’s dress code takes inspiration from the exhibition theme and references ideas explored in the show. This years theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. It explores the importance of sartorial style to the formation of Black identities. The show presents a cultural and historical examination of […]
Growing Success With Summer Collins: Chief AI & Data Director at One NZ
How do you define effective leadership? Effective leadership, to me, is about creating an environment where people feel safe to challenge the status quo and explore new ideas. Early in my career at Air New Zealand, I experienced this firsthand during a time when innovation was truly encouraged. It gave […]
Growing Success With Jennifer Whittle: Director of Communication and Engagement at New Zealand Green Building Council
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? It’s important to enjoy what you do, why you do it and be generous in sharing with your teams. They’ve been recruited for a reason and so empowering each team member with enough information to understand […]
Growing Success With Trish Adams: Director at Ray White Synergy Realty
How do you define effective leadership? Effective leadership for me involves setting an example and following through in what you say you will do, providing a vision and inspiring others while always maintaining integrity. Over time, it has evolved to what is best for the business is making sure I […]
Growing Success With Sharyn Catt: Managing Director & Founder at Virtual Blue
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership is the ability to inspire trust, align people toward a shared vision, and empower them to do their best work. Early in my career, I focused on delivering outcomes and leading from the front. […]
Growing Success With Joanna Hoeft, Director at Studio Italia
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? Effective leadership can be defined as the ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams towards achieving common goals. Over time, my understanding of effective leadership has evolved to encompass not just the ability to direct, […]
Endangered Travel
Culture, like all living things, is under constant threat of disappearance. Without careful nurturing local scuffles and global movements can erase centuries of human history off the face of the earth. It can be passive as well as active actions that result in this slow disappearance. Fundamentalists leveling holy sites […]
A New Vision
A/W 2025 marks a refresh of H&M’s fashion spirit. Full of rich tones, intriguing details and design-focused silhouettes. The latest campaign features an array of musicians, models and cultural leaders. Crafted by photographer Sam Rock and director Albert Moya, it is a celebration of fashion, and of individuality and personal […]
CAMILLA AND MARC, Pre Fall 2025 collection
Inspired by the works of architects Mies van der Rohe and Eileen Gray, the Pre Fall 25 collection by CAMILLA AND MARC finds harmony in structure, refining classic forms with a modern sensibility. Creative Director Camilla Freeman-Topper reflects, “The collection speaks to a woman who seeks refinement in her everyday […]
Prada Days
Placid calm waters, a sense of depth, a ceaselesas horizon of possibility. The romance of the Prada Days of Summer collection translates to a dream-like image, starring a cast including Kendall Jenner, Hunter Schafer, and Troye Sivan, each portrayed in the peace of a surreal, still sea. Creative Directors: Miuccia […]
Paint Miu Now
Reflecting the new suede of the Miu Miu matelassé – showcased in the Wander and Arcadie handbags – these gentle images have a tactile, velvety quality, a true softness. Quiet Luxury is in. No loud logos, just elegant design. Gigi Hadid is the face of Miu Miu’s latest campaign, immortalizing […]
With Style And Gracie
We’ve already seen her gracing CHANEL at the Grammy Awards and the Met gala, so it’s no surprise that Gracie Abrams has become the face of the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2025 pre-collection campaign as well as the new House ambassador. PHOTOGRAPHS BY CRAIG MCDEAN The allure is casual yet chic: tweed […]
Working Well to Live Well
Let’s face it, our calendars are full, our inboxes are fuller, and somewhere in the blur between Zoom calls and WhatsApp pings, the concept of “working well” has quietly slipped out the back door. Enter PEPWorldwide, a global consultancy that’s been cutting through the chaos for more than three decades. […]
This is Our World
Once again the Sony World Photography Awards are upon us, giving us a glimpse into the incredible place we call earth. The Open Photographer of the Year is being celebrated in London at a gala event, but the entrants are scattered all over the globe, capturing their small corner of […]
The Silver Bullet
The Nutribullet Is celebrating ten years of good eating and to celebrate foodie Elle Chrisp is sharing with us one of her favourite recipes to make with it. Elle Chrisp is a content creator, twin mum, and the founder of Welle Club and Welle Essentials. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, […]
Serpentine Sparkle
As the Year of the Snake slithers into view, Partridge Jewellers has unveiled a trio of exquisite serpentine creations that might just change your opinion of snakes. Instead of making your skin crawl, these stunning designs are perfect for adorning your neck with elegance. Designed by their in-house duo, Janet […]
An Evening of High Notes and Higher Standards
If you’ve ever thought, “I should become the kind of person who goes to the opera,” but didn’t know where to start—Mandarin Oriental, New York, has just the ticket. Their Metropolitan Opera VIP Experience is basically a cheat sheet for looking sophisticated without breaking a sweat. You’ll spend two nights […]
Your Wellness Essentials To Keep Stocked in the Cupboard this Autumn
The Better Betty Betty is a the new protein bar brand made with 100% natural ingredients to deliver steady energy without the crash. Low in sugar, keto-friendly, gluten-free, high in fiber with zinc and probiotics, these plant-based bars deliver nutrition for every modern woman on the go. Something Is Brewing […]
Nature in Focus
These days you can create a pretty magical world with an AI prompt but there will never be a substitute for the real thing, no matter how much we might take it for granted. The annual Oceania Nature Photo Contest by The Nature Conservancy is a reminder of the magic, […]
Nothing To Blush About
New Zealand’s very own Rosé was spotted in PUMA’s latest campaign for their new drop of Speedcats. Under the desert sun, Rosé’s journey begins in the “Black” Speedcat, paired with a sleek silver racing jacket, as she sets off on her wild ride. Traveling through open highways and distant mountains, […]
Prada: The Infinite Present
Inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada, Milan we got our first look at the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 Womenswear fashion show. The theme this time was the Infinite Present. We exist in an era of extreme information, immersed in a constant stream of content. Our consumption of the infinite panorama offered […]
DEADLY PONIES: Stucco’n You
If this summer heat we’ve been sweating through hasn’t brought to mind deserts then the Deadly Ponies Resort ‘24 collection ‘Stucco’ definitely will. It’s designed to transport customers to Cuadra San Cristóbal, a residence and equestrian estate near Mexico City. Built-in the 1960s, the complex is a striking example of […]
R.M. Williams: Bringing You Summer
R.M. Williams is embracing the spirit of summer with a stylish new collection that combines practicality and flair. The range features a variety of warm-weather footwear, designed for comfort and durability, alongside lightweight apparel perfect for those sun-filled days. To complete the look, the collection also includes adventure-ready accessories, ensuring […]
Leo Lin: Downtown Vibes
The Sydney-Based Women’s label LEO LIN is coming out of summer swinging with their new collection of Downtown looks. Midi Dresses, blazers, and butterfly sleeves nail their iconic sense of ‘Modernistic nostalgia’ where the past and the present effortlessly meld together. The new collection will be available from 1 April. […]
The New Queen of BVLGARI
Australian Actress Samara Weaving has been on both sides of the knife when it comes to horror movies, be it a blood cultist in 2017s The Babysitter, or one of the first heads to roll in Scream VI, she knows her way around a horror movie. Weaving has also starred […]
2025 Colour of the Year Is Our Dessert Of Choice
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as their Colour of the Year! This warming, rich brown is described as “nurturing us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort”—and we can see why. Mocha Mousse brings […]
If Cirque du Soleil Was A Whisky
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, […]
Everything To Watch This Autumn
Disney’s Snow White The live action romp continues with this remake of a classic. Rachel Zegler steps into the title role while Gal Gadot stars as the Evil Queen. Apart from buckets of CGI dwarves I’m going to have to suspend my belief that Gadot is only the second fairest […]
Demi Moore’s Powerful Words
“In those moments when we don’t think we’re smart enough or pretty enough, or skinny enough or successful enough, or basically just not enough. I had a woman say to me, ‘Just know, you will never be enough. But you can know the value of your worth if you just […]
Rita Ora Is Too Nice
Rita Ora Completely slays in red at the D23 event, her dress reminiscent of her role as the Queen of Hearts in the musical Descedants: The Rise of Red. While the film itself led to a less than delightful critical reception, viewers still found Rita a high point in the […]
God Save Emma Corrin
On their triumphant march around the world the cast of Deadpool and Wolverine took some time in Brazil where Emma Corrin got a chance to look statuesque in front of Christ the Redeemer. Emma Corrin can slink into any role and inhabit it. It took me far too long to […]
The End of the Diamond Age
In a corner of South Africa shortly after the Boer War a small mining operation owned by one Thomas Cullinan has just come to a halt. The year is 1905 and just a little over 5 metres underground the world’s largest diamond has just been unearthed. At 3,106 carats and […]
How to Wear Bulgari On the Red Carpet Like A Queen
Actress Camila Mendes, Sadie Sink and Cailee Spaeny were all spotted at the 2024 Venice Film Festival sporting some serious Bulgari looks. Here’s the breakdown of their ensemble 1. 357918, Earrings B.zero1 Yellow Gold 750 18K 10,0 grs 132 Round Mounted Setting Pave 0,27 cts 2. 274137, High Jewellery Monete […]
Know Thy Self
Whether you’re a lawyer storming up office stairs or a girl about town dancing until sunrise, Know Thyself is a state of mind, not a destination. An ode to the 1980s unstructured suit, this collection of relaxed suiting sees sassy additions such as a cinched halter waistcoat and button-adorned miniskirt […]
Silk & Steel
Couture jewellery brand Silk & Steel is celebrating it’s 15th birthday, and it’s doing it in style with it’s Golden Hour collection. Way back in 2010 we spoke to Sarah Cotterall about her then brand new business that was taking the runway by storm. We caught up with her recently […]
