Fashion Industry
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Model photo shoot: faces at RPD Models by Annupam Photography
Read more: Model photo shoot: faces at RPD Models by Annupam PhotographyModel photo shoot: faces at RPD Models by Annupam Photography, photographed live at Smith Studios; a mid-sized photography and film studio in My Eden – Kingsland, run by Robin Smith. Readers of Threadnz will be very familiar with the work of Annupam, an Auckland-based fashion, portrait and events photographer with a keen eye for style.…
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I’m loving: the silver and precious stones jewellery by Miglio
Read more: I’m loving: the silver and precious stones jewellery by MiglioI’m loving: the silver and precious stones jewellery by Miglio, a jewellery brand from artisans in South Africa. Today I went to the Miglio Jewellery showroom and got this beautiful freshwater pearl and suede necklace with burnished silver plated links. The designer jewellery brand is handcrafted by artisans in South Africa from responsibly sourced materials,…
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Online shopping: my picks of the sales in January 2017
Read more: Online shopping: my picks of the sales in January 2017Sort: Low to high! That’s what I’ve been doing, on a mission to bring the cheap goodness to you. Here are my personal picks of great deals that are on now on the interwebs with New Zealand fashion design on sale in January 2017. Let me know if you buy any! They may sell out…
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THE YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS: BEST EVENTS OF 2016
Read more: THE YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS: BEST EVENTS OF 2016I’m exceptionally lucky to get to see some of the country’s beauty launches, blogger and media events, and fashion shows, and it’s been such a busy year. Here are some of the top events and highlights of 2016 for a snapshot of some of my favourite fashion and beauty industry events in the past wee…
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Handmade in New Zealand: Noeline Mavis
Read more: Handmade in New Zealand: Noeline MavisThe designer Sharon Evans tells us about her label, Noeline Mavis, which creates handmade leather baby ballet shoes, feather cushions, and wool capes for women and children… Inspired by my late Mother’s ability to create garments of such exquisite quality one should be able to wear them inside out; this was Noeline Mavis. A very wise…
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Gala Opening of the 2016 Intellectual Fashion Show
Read more: Gala Opening of the 2016 Intellectual Fashion ShowSee our photos at the Gus Fisher Gallery for the Gala Opening on Friday 7th October, of the Intellectual Fashion Show 2016 – a multimedia response to June Black’s 1959 exhibition. The exhibition was a collaborative project between Sheridan Keith (Blikfang Art and Antiques), Janie van Woerden (MA) and Doris De Pont from NZ Fashion Museum.…
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Tigerlily and Wildehearts desert shoot
Read more: Tigerlily and Wildehearts desert shootChristina Schmidt photographs models Selena & Yazdine from Unique Models wearing fashion labels Tigerlily and Wilde Hearts in a desert shoot styled by Amber Wijstock, with hair and makeup by Mary Estelle Dawson. The creative team involved: Models: Selena & Yazdine from Unique Models Photography: Christina Schmidt Hair & makeup: Mary Estelle Styling: Amber Wijstock Brands: Tigerlily &…
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10 pros and cons of international fashion coming to New Zealand
Read more: 10 pros and cons of international fashion coming to New ZealandMuch has been said about the new fashion stores arriving at Sylvia Park – H&M and ZARA both open this month – both for and against, so I thought I’d summarise some of the key points for shoppers to consider when spending. After all, our purchasing decisions speak volumes about our beliefs and we cast…
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The True Cost documentary – who really pays for our clothes?
Read more: The True Cost documentary – who really pays for our clothes?The True Cost documentary is a fashion film that asks the tough question; who really pays for our clothes? It is often the lowly paid workers in bad conditions that pay the true cost for fast fashion. The True Cost film is screening, in partnership with She Made This and Good On You New Zealand,…
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Kourtney Kardashian dressing her children in New Zealand label, Le Edit
Read more: Kourtney Kardashian dressing her children in New Zealand label, Le EditKourtney Kardashian has been spotted a couple of times dressing her children in organic, unisex New Zealand childrenswear label, Le Edit. The local label’s Creative Director, Bianca Acke, is over the moon at the endorsement by the international megastar. It’s a huge coup for a brand to be worn by the Kardashians, who have incredible influence worldwide, and Bianca…