A staple of NZ’s fashion roster, Kate Sylvester has been a mainstay in the wardrobes of any sartorially-minded Kiwi woman for nearly 30 years. Back in 1993, Kate Sylvester launched her fashion brand, originally called Sisters. The name has since changed, but the connection to the idea of sisterhood has […]
The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood. That’s what first-time builders Terri and Sam discovered when, along with the Box™ team, they started the process of conceptualising a new-build in Auckland’s Glendowie. “I grew […]
The world of whisky is truly vast and diverse with countless different brands and expressions let alone blends, age statements, flavour profiles and finishes. While this might be an enticing prospect for the initiated, it can be daunting for those who are new to the formidable amber nectar. Though if […]
It takes a certain vision, tenacity and style to forge a brand that captures the attention of women, fashion editors and female entrepreneurs alike. For Kate Spade, it all started in 1993 when she spied a distinct lack of stylish, affordable and sensible handbags, and set out to craft her […]
Winter is coming, and so are winter collections, in the world of design and fashion that is. In true Coco Republic fashion, their latest drop of tables, cabinets, and other homewares are stylishly chic, tasteful, and consistently second to none. Their new winter collection called the Isabella, designed by Anthony […]
Inspired by the act of adventuring in nature, Kiwi sustainable clothing brand, Kowtow takes the lead of famous mountaineers and rock climbers like Sir Edmond Hilary, Lynn Hill and Junko Tabei for their Winter 21 collection. Taking note of the juxtaposition of explorer’s brightly coloured tools against a backdrop muted […]
It is a compelling challenge for one of the world’s largest intimate apparel companies to balance the delicate dichotomy between a marketing strategy that must encompass a global distribution reach of over 4,000 doors across 34 countries, and the nuances of something as acutely intimate and personal as lingerie. Bendon, […]
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The precise intentional art of flat pattern laying a garment design to maximise fabric usage and minimise pre-consumer waste in the fashion supply chain is the driving force behind the whimsical, eye-catching silhouettes of besties and business partners Lavinia ‘Ilolahia and Talia Soloa’s namesake clothing range, Layplan. Since the clothing […]
Vicki Taylor Creative Director / Fashion Designer for taylor, Symetria and The Shelter The most rewarding part of my job… I am very spoilt that I love what I do – I communicate through clothes and I love making women feel great about themselves. I love working everyday with such […]
Moving at a mere 30km/h, the silver Nissan shuffled painfully slowly through the wave of oppressive January heat. The year was 2018 and, as correctly anticipated by TVNZ weather reporter Dan Corbett the night before, the day was sweltering. If that prehistoric old car had gone any slower along Auckland’s […]
Start the year with a bang and treat your home to just one statement piece. A plush velvet sofa, decadent pendant lighting or a conversation starting artwork would all do the trick in beginning 2021 with style. Image of the Bed linen collection by Kip & Co, available at collected.co.nz […]
Embrace a resurgence in what has been affectionately referred to as Cottagecore. A combination of rich autumnal hues, quaint florals and plaids, vintage crockery and rustic farmhouse furnishings, this sweet aesthetic beings a sense of homeliness and charm to any space. 1. Dining table $3800 from French Country Collections […]
Mystery Vacations Air New Zealand has brought back Mystery Breaks™ just in time for summer. Ideal for those of us who don’t enjoy the pressure of orchestrating a trip or want to give the expert planner in our lives a break, these breaks are a way to have a completely […]
While international travel is still on hold, it’s time to explore our own backyards. Us Kiwis are often focused on having a wild OE or jetting off to a nearby island and forget about thoroughly traversing our own country. New Zealand has a vast range of heavenly hotels, lodges and […]
New Zealand-based designer, Emma Hayes has made quite the mark in the realm of textile design since establishing her namesake business in 2010 and releasing her first collection in 2011 with a vision to create beautiful textiles for beautiful spaces. Her sophisticated chiaroscuro-laden designs of watercolour and ink mark-making and […]
When it comes to colour, Pantone is the undisputed global leader on providing insight into the science and emotions of the spectrum. And it is that time of year – the Pantone Colour Institute’s colour experts have been at it once again, scouring the world for new colour influences, taking […]
We can probably do with a little extra inspiration these holidays, sans the overseas travel, with things that evoke the feel of tropical ocean breezes and shimmering white sand beaches. We would respectfully submit that nothing says “chilled island time” quite like this cooling and ultra-refreshing version of the classic […]
A kitchen is the heart of any home and while planning your new kitchen can be exciting, there are many considerations. Being the most functional room of the house, a kitchen is often used for many different purposes beyond cooking, therefore it is important to design a kitchen that reflects […]
As the world adapts to a new normal, there are some changes that are more visible than others. Handshakes are rare, hand sanitiser more frequent and, probably most apparent, is the rise of personal protection equipment, in particular, face masks. Their recent inclusion into our lists of necessities has triggered […]
I’d name my autobiography… Dreamer. I’m always dreaming about my future and visualising my next plans. It’s important to dream, even if it seems unrealistic, because I believe every journey to success begins with a dream. Best advice I’ve been given… My husband usually gives me the most advice regarding […]
Walking out to the rapturous applause of a ‘filled’ Staples Centre, comedian and late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel looked calm, cool, and collected. Dressed in a traditional black, tailored tuxedo with a hint of swagger in his walk, the popular comic started his opening monologue with his typical tongue-in-cheek […]
With the Summer solstice not long upon us, now is the perfect time to reevaluate your wardrobe and tune your fashion antennas for those long, breezy summer evenings on the horizon. As you refresh your look for the new season, it is essential to not only consider colour trends and […]
Brighter days ahead signal the change for a boost of positivity in the home. Leave dreary winter behind and reimagine tired spaces with bold, exuberant pattern and colour, certain to put a pep in your step. Front Row While we may have all become inclined to reach for the track […]
Robyn and Leighton Langley felt conflicting emotions as they stood road-side on a wet and somewhat blustery day and watched a gigantic mechanical arm lift their bedroom pod up and over a specimen pohutukawa to its place on their section. On the one hand they felt very excited; on the […]
After the year we’ve all had, last Spring seems like a lifetime ago. However, the recent spell of warm weather and floral blossoms have bought with it a sense of renewal and optimism. Local designer brand, Moochi, have taken inspiration from this forward-thinking outlook with their latest palette, In Bloom, […]
With the Earth making (literal) waves of waste and dumping rubbish on our coastlines, the world is now drowning from its dependency on the widely loved miracle material – plastic. The ocean has become a minefield for aquatic life and wildlife alike due to being entangled by plastic or misconstruing […]
The chilly winter months go hand in hand with making hibernation a ritual – of just giving in, curling up, getting warm and battening down the hatches – but with that often comes the seasonal hazard of departing from a healthy routine with more comfort eating and less exercise entering […]
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Environmental consciousness has never been so important. Energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and production are the main sectors that contribute the most to carbon emissions. When we think of the fashion industry however, most, if not all these factors are weaved into creating this abundant and profit-driven industry. Chemical usage, water […]
Jet-setting across the globe may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, but one can still dream of romantic sojourns spent in the city of lights, drinking fine red wine and indulging in buttery pâtisseries while overlooking the streets of Paris from a quaint, yet ever-so-small balcony. Yes, that […]
It has been four years in the making and finally, last month marked the opening of Auckland’s much-anticipated luxury shopping precinct, Commercial Bay. Boasting premium retail stores and some of the best food and beverage offerings from Auckland’s world-class hospitality industry, the city’s CBD has never before seen such glamour […]
As the soft, amber stage lights rose on the Radio Music Hall in New York, Stefani Germanotta’s voice rang out in a haunting yet delicate Soprano shrill. A fallen ghost-silver chandelier, teetering on its side behind her, had interrupted her introduction. The shot cuts to Stefani’s face, hidden behind a […]
Hair Here Currently dominating the social media hair scene across Australasia is MONDAY – an affordable salon-quality hair care line in supermarkets that’s cruelty, SLS and paraben -free. Following seven stages of R&D, this pink pump bottle delivers 11 amino acids and plant extracts to ensure efficacy without the crazy […]
For a brand that is known for its playful approach to fashion, it’s little wonder that Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2020 campaign recruited the company of some four legged friends to star alongside their more commonly-used models. Harking back to a time of innocence and spontaneity and taking inspiration from the utopia […]
In the depths of Winter, even the name of this cocktail will have you reaching for your cashmere and sidling up to a blazing fire. Though it is served chilled, its rich and warming flavours showcased in this offering with the robust flavour of Mount Gay XO rum (the “dark”) […]
Of all beverages, rum has the renown for shaping the broad course of history. Arising from what was initially a by-product achieved from transforming sugarcane into sugar, the potent discovery of molasses or “black gold” fermented and distilled into the first “rums” swiftly surpassed the vast sugar economy, its genesis […]
There’s no denying a trip to the gym or a jog around the block is great for our bodies – in particular our muscle tone. But what if the benefits of a workout could be harnessed without budging a single muscle? A little protein called Sestrin might just be […]
The right colour can do wonders for your new home and is vital for creating your ideal living space and showing your personality. Resene has supplied paint and colour schemes in our homes for over 20 years and has been a trusted supplier since GJ’s Gardner Homes started building homes […]
The word “Gucci” is synonymous with luxury and extravagance. Italy’s highest-selling brand, the fashion house is known for its bold colours and prints and is firmly sealed in the pop culture lexicon, largely thanks to its current genius Creative Director, Alessandro Michele. Gucci stores all over the world renowned for […]
