New Zealand’s textile and fashion industry is an unsung hero of our economy. They collectively add $7.8 billion to the economy in 2023 which accounts for 1.9% of our GDP. Oh and the garments we make here look pretty good too. With the likes of allbirds we have some of […]
Bared Footwear has been kicking since 2008 and has slowly spread from it’s home base in Melbourne to New York, and now here in Auckland. The brands CEO Anna Baird took an unconventional journey from being a practicing podiatrist to successful entrepreneur after seeing a gap in the market for […]
Back in 1985 Levi’s ran an ad dubbed “launderette” starring heartthrob Nick Kamen. It was a simple premise: get a good looking guy to strip to his briefs, chuck his Levi’s 501’s jeans in the washer, and then chill out as various customers at the laundromat thirst after him. Almost […]
2021 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Gina Moseley exploring a huge cave inside Dachstein Mammuthöhle, an enormous cavern in the Austrian Alps. © Rolex/Robbie Shone There’s a lot of important science to be done out there. In every corner of the globe there are adventurers and scientists roughing it in […]
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably seen those dreamy Instagram shots of turquoise lagoons and thought, “There’s no way it looks like that in real life.” But guess what? It does. Tahiti isn’t just photogenic—it’s show-stopping, jaw-dropping, and soul-stirring. This is where you go when you’re fed up with work emails, […]
Like an organic abstract piece of sculpture in its own right, The Hampi Art Labs, crafted by Mumbai-based Sameep Padora & Associates is a fitting home for its artist residents. The artist residency and exhibition space, located in Toranagallu, Karnataka, Southern India, draws its inspiration from the history of the […]
We Live In Time Oscar-nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield get to let loose and do their british accents at each other as this romcom spanning a decade follows their romance and life together. If you don’t mind a whole pile of spoilers the trailer alone will probably bring you […]
Flatpack furniture offers us the dream that you really can receive an entire desk or set of drawers that has slightly more structural integrity than the box it came packed in. Why buy something second hand when you can make something that looks secondhand once you’re done making it? The […]
When it comes to penthouses, everyone likes to throw around phrases like “pinnacle of luxury” or “epitome of sophistication.” But let’s be honest—no one really wants to live in a marketing brochure. Luckily, Augustus Park in Parnell isn’t playing that game. Developed by Safari Group (aka the people who actually […]
Once upon a time I had to travel all the way to Sydney to acquire Lindt hot chocolate as a gift to win the heart of my partner. Now Aucklanders need only drive… Pretty much the entire way to the airport to visit Chocolate Mecca. Located at the brand new […]
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least […]
It’s not often the events of real life conspire to make a TV show release early. But in the case of Emily In Paris on Netflix shooting schedules had to be pushed forward so a certain little sporting event wouldn’t get in the way of filming. Seasons normally begin in […]
Emily is also touring from the French Alps to the piazzas of Rome, which gives us the itch to turn on roaming data, and explore ourselves. Here’s our topic French picks once you leave the capital, romance and drama not included. NICE Nice has attracted artists for centuries and it’s […]
At the recent Watches & Wonders 2024 Van Cleef & Arpels celebrated the spectacle of the stars with two new editions of their Lady Arpels Jour Nuit watch, first introduced in 2008. The two new models come in 33 and 38mm models and took three years to design and build. […]
The critically acclaimed Chinese Sci-fi that people have literally been dying to make has finally arrived for western audiences via Netflix. While the story is almost too big to truly fit the TV format satisfyingly, one part everybody can agree on is the performances of the stellar cast. Jess Hong […]
Olga Kharlan is indisputably one of the biggest names in fencing, and a hero in Ukraine’s young post soviet sporting world. She’s been Women’s number #1 ranked player across five years and is a four-time individual women’s world sabre champion, and a four-time Olympic medalist. She’s hoping to add another […]
We’re plunging into winter and leaving the award season long way behind us But let us take a moment to appreciate the best Chanel’s brand ambassadors had to offer us at the Hollywood Hotel’s Polo Lounge for the Annual Pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch. Actress Alexandra SHIPP […]
Bulgari Global Ambassador, Zendaya shines in a magnificent Bulgari High Jewellery necklace, while attending the Dune: Part Two Red Carpet Premiere in London. Milan, Italy At the Milan photocall for the Challengers release Zendaya chose for the day a white gold B.zero1 look, while for the premiere she wore a […]
As the co-founder of iconic beauty brands MONDAY Haircare, Osāna Naturals and Châlon Paris, Jaimee Lupton has shaken the market and made a name for herself both here and overseas. MONDAY is available in 37 countries and is now considered New Zealand’s biggest beauty brand ever. Recently she and her […]
Usually these images feel like a celebration of the individual stories unspooling across the world, a sliver of someone’s life captured and memorialised. This year that feels somewhat trite as the winning image from the 2024 World Press Photo Contest comes from Routers photojournalist Mohammed Salem, a Palestinian reporter in […]
I just binged 3 seasons of Bridgerton back to back and it feels exactly like doing laps around a fast food drive-through. As such it’s time to reconstitute my melted brain with some world expanding documentaries. Fortunately for me the Doc Edge Festival is upon us with a collection of […]
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Paris, where the past lingers like the aroma of a well-aged Bordeaux is where the Noire collection by Silk&Steel finds its muse. Under the creative helm of Sarah Cotterall, the brand has always offered pieces that are as much a narrative as they are adornment […]
Fifth Avenue, New York, has become an even more glittery affair after Chanel has recently planted its très chic footprint with a new flagship dedicated solely to Watches and Fine Jewellery. This isn’t just any boutique—it’s a veritable temple to all things Chanel. Designed by Peter Marino, the space is […]
If you’re anything like me, which I pray you’re not, then you think way too much about microplastics and our reliance on plastics in general. Thankfully we’re not alone in this worry and businesses are ever so slowly beginning to take note. Wellington based Kowtow has always had a mission […]
Good news for Auckland’s Queen Street as it welcomes a brand new luxury boutique near the waterfront. Christian Louboutin has quite literally set up shop in a 90-square-metre boutique located at the entrance of Queens Arcade. You cannot miss it with it’s bright red scale tile façade and blue ceramics. […]
Levi’s have focused on fit and fabric for their ‘24 Autumn/Winter collection as well as the democratisation of loose-fitting jeans. It’s time to get comfortable no matter what body type you’re sporting. The collection’s revamped and relaxed jeans offer both versatility and longevity, and we’re here for it. They’ve focused […]
Nobody’s story is the same. Everyone has their own individual struggles and challenges to overcome. We’ll never know the inner turmoils others are going through, although maybe we should take the time to find out sometime. One way or the other we find ourselves in this very moment. Some sitting […]
Rochelle Moffit, owner of Tickled Pink personal branding agency talks about the importance of living life on your own terms, and how it’s helped her find genuine happiness in business, and everything she does. After 20 years in business and with two divorces behind me, I’ve learned a few lessons […]
Zendaya has quickly made herself a style icon, absolutely slaying it with each new look she brings to the red carpet. Her Dune 2 looks have been a tour-de-force, turning heads, creating buzz, and making everyone else in the star studded cast into background characters on her globe sized runway. […]
To dazzle or not to dazzle, that is the question with the new Mini DolceVita. This new timepiece being modelled by the ironically timeless Jennifer Lawrence dazzles with a case framed by 38 IF-VVS Top Wesselton diamonds. It’s your choice though, another iteration lets the rectangular 21.50mm x 29.00mm stainless […]
This christmas Piaget has been inspired by the Côte Aux Fées in Switzerland with the French Riviera for its new jewellery collection. The collection features watches, rings and necklaces among others. Each one capturing the inspiration of white mountain slopes, golden evenings, deep icy blue nights and picturesque coasts. One […]
Emma Chamberlain has teamed up with Levi’s to work on a new collection which nods to the legendary Redwoods, the expansive Pacific ocean, and all of the natural world of Northern California, where both brand and celebrity grew up. It utilises earthy hues, cozy-core styling, and a signature woodsy print […]
Melbourne-based Aesop has released a new collection of six fragrances inspired by “worlds that transcend our immediate perception”. According to Aesop’s long-term fragrance collaborator Barnabé Fillion “worlds beyond perception” means a blend of woody, resinous and spicy notes opening with the sparkling citrus of Petitgrain, followed by Elemi and lavender […]
We’re full swing into Summer so that means it’s time to jump the ditch and work on that sunburn on the sunny Gold Coast. There have been a lot of new openings since we last visited, so here are our quick picks for where to eat, where to stay, and […]
Woven Wonders Black Friday is generally a day notorious for its shopping frenzies and discount-driven madness but amidst this commercial chaos, Deadly Ponies emerged with a collection that takes a more considered and timeless approach. With their 2023 Black Friday collection, they have woven the narrative of Black Friday into […]
CAMILLA AND MARC’s “Metamorphosis” collection serves up a delicious blend of fashion and theatrics. Perfect for those who aspire to outshine everyone at the world’s swankiest resorts or for the staycationer looking at styling it up even in the comfort of home. And the muse for this particularly summery collection? […]
The only thing that overshadows world-renowned couture designer, Guo Pei is her own work. Named one of Times 100 most influential people, she is trusted with dressing A-Listers and royalty alike for the world stage when she isn’t blazing new paths in fashion. She is the talent behind Rihanna’s trailing […]
Michelle Yeoh is a veritable powerhouse of talent coming off the back of A24’s Oscar-winning highest-grossing film and her own Golden Globe and SAG Award wins for Everything Everywhere All At Once, she’s now providing the mystery in the latest Agatha Christie adaptation A Haunting In Venice. Streaming now on […]
Afrique en Cirque Gravity-defying acrobatics and the sounds of afro-jazz are coming to shake The Civic with an incredible tribute to African culture. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, Afrique en Cirque transports the beauty, youth and artistry of Africa to the big stage. It’s an irrepressible, heart-filled spectacle that’s […]
