In the latest INDUSTRY NEWS column we take a look at what’s new in New Zealand fashion and beauty for October 2015, including B Coops by Beau Coops, Kendall + Kylie for Forever New, Graduate Fashion Shows, Kathryn Wilson Sole to Soul, Sera Lilly Curve, and NZ Fashion Museum exhibition At the Beach.
NZ Fashion Museum
The fabulous New Zealand Fashion Museum’s latest (and largest) exhibition, At the Beach, celebrates 10 years of summer fashion. See the changing looks over the decades of beach wear of New Zealanders, with this showcase of garments on to the public at the Maritime Museum on Auckland’s waterfront. There are also some noteworthy inclusions for fashionistas including the first garment Stolen Girlfriends, Marc Moore ever designed, as well as some swimwear pin-ups of our own 1980s supermodels, Rachel Hunter and Lorraine Downes. A 2008 Zambesi dress inspired by 1950s swimsuit shows the close parallels. This Glamour Beach section also includes a a 1950s satin swimsuit that is rumoured to have ‘taken a dip’ with the Duke of Edinburgh on the Royal Tour of 1953-54.
B Coops by Beau Coops
The latest B Coops by Beau Coops range (pictured above) is arriving next week, exclusively at Mi Piaci. With cleated soles, strong lines and quicksilver leathers, the latest range from B Coops by Beau Coops is a high-voltage homage to retro-futurism and 90s style. Imagery shot by James Lowe and styling by Katherine Lowe, featuring new face Dillyn from Unique Model Management with H&M by Paige Best.
Kathryn Wilson Sole to Soul
Soul Bar and Bistro in the Viaduct Harbour is presenting the Kathryn Wilson Sole to Soul fashion event on Wednesday 11 November. The event kicks off at 5.30pm-7.30pm with Veuve Clicquot followed by cocktails and canapes throughout the evening.
Kathryn Wilson’s spring/summer collection (pictured above) takes the wearer on a European journey. Silhouettes, textures and tones for a season close to the beach, atop the deck of a yacht, or lounging by a pool in Monte Carlo with take centre stage. With a nautical-themed show, Soul’s waterfront location will bring Kathryn’s latest collection to life. Guests will be treated to a flute of Veuve Clicquot on arrival, followed by cocktails and delicious canapes throughout the evening.Tickets are on sale Tuesday 20 October for Kathryn Wilson Sole to Soul – Wednesday 11 November, 5.30- 7.30pm. Only 200 tickets available. Tickets are $79 with $10 from each ticket donated to Ronald McDonald House. To purchase a ticket contact Soul Bar and Bistro on 09 356 7249. Soul Bar and Bistro16-18 Corner of Lower Hobson Street and Customs Street West09 356 7249
Kendall + Kylie for Forever New
If you love the fashion style of the Kardashians and Jenner families, you should check out the upcoming range at Forever New designed by style icons Kendall and Kylie Jenner. This brand new and limited edition collection is a 19 piece capsule of directional party looks with a balance between sharp tailoring and soft, feminine silhouettes, in a modern palette of muted blush, black and white accented with a signature leopard inspired print, seen across separates, chic playsuits and structured dresses.“We’ve created a collection that reflects our personal style and we are excited to be partnering with Forever New to bring these pieces to Australia,” says Kendall and Kylie Jenner. “Our focus was on designing versatile pieces in great silhouettes, colours and prints. It’s a really unique collection and we can’t wait to see how Australians incorporate our style into their everyday wardrobes.” The limited edition Kendall + Kylie Collection will be available from Tuesday 17th November in selected stores nationally, internationally and online. Consumers can sign-up for online pre-sale registration at forevernew.com.au and shop the collection from 7am Tuesday 17th November before opening to the public online from 9am Tuesday 17th November until sold out. Price points range from $79.99 up to $249.99.
Sera Lilly Curve
You may remember back in May on Thread we shared about the model search for plus-size models for the Sera Lilly Curve label designed by the former bridal designer and retailer, and backed by famous New Zealand fashion brand Pagani. Well, good news, as after that relationship ended Sera Lilly is still producing the collection, under the same name – Sera Lilly Curve – AND the gorgeous SS 15/16 collection is now on their website. “I’m a firm believer that every woman can look good – and in fact deserves to look good no matter what her shape or size” – Sera Lilly. The range is for NZ sizes 14 to 24, with dresses around the $80 – $120 range, and will be available online at www.seralillycurve.com
Graduate Fashion Shows
It is that time of year again when fashion school students show their graduate collections, the best-slash-luckiest of whom get picked up to either produce their own ranges, or work for an existing label. You always see fashion designers sitting in the front row making notes as models walk out in various designs – their faces are a treat to watch. There are graduate shows from each institute but we are invited to Massey Uni Wellington, Whitecliffe at The Viaduct Events Centre – the same venue as NZ Fashion Week – and AUT ‘Rookie’. Whitecliffe Fashion Design says their students “think creatively, take risks, and are innovators with a personal vision. This much anticipated annual event where Years 2, 3 and 4 Fashion Design students showcase their collections is your opportunity to share in that vision and to see first-hand, the perspective taken by emerging designers.”
Sodashi launches into Tokyo
We love Australian clean skincare brand Sodashi, and now they are on their track to total world domination, with the addition of Tokyo’s most prestigious hotel – The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo – to its number of luxury spas. Sodashi Founder Megan Larsen said she was “delighted” to be partnering with them to bring Sodashi to the sophisticated Japanese skincare market. From September 2015, Sodashi’s nurturing facials and body therapies will be available at the Tokyo Spa. Other prestigious properties recently added to Sodashi’s global spa portfolio include: Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre at Hotel Café Royal London; The Spa at Mandarin Oriental London Hyde Park; COMO The Treasury in Perth; St Regis Hotel Dubai; and Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. For more info and to buy, see www.sodashi.com
Megan Robinson
25th October 2015
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