2018
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Commentary on the challenges of sustainable fashion
Read more: Commentary on the challenges of sustainable fashionAUT Senior Lecturer Lisa McEwan looks at the challenges of sustainable fashion, and comments on the latest Ethical Fashion Report 2018… “Reports like the Ethical Fashion Report are a great wake up call for New Zealanders. New Zealand consumers are typically behind the rest of the world when it comes to understanding the impacts of fashion on garment workers and the environment. This…
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The Week On Thread: Episode 107
Read more: The Week On Thread: Episode 107In The Week On Thread Episode 107, the sixth column of 2018, I showcase some pics of highlights in photos of what I’ve been doing in late March 2018. It’s the highlights from my Instagram, which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new. The Week On Thread Episode 107 Having my hair done…
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2018 Ethical Fashion Guide Aotearoa New Zealand
Read more: 2018 Ethical Fashion Guide Aotearoa New ZealandWednesday 18 April 2018 Intro image: Smiling graduates of a Ready Made Garment Course, as part of a program that works towards reforming technical and vocational education and training in Bangladesh. Five years on from the Rana Plaza Factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1100 workers, an industry-leading ethical fashion report shows many brands…
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FILM REVIEW: SWEET COUNTRY starring Hamilton Morris, Bryan Brown and Sam Neill
Read more: FILM REVIEW: SWEET COUNTRY starring Hamilton Morris, Bryan Brown and Sam NeillGenre: Western/Drama Director: Warwick Thornton Cast: Hamilton Morrison, Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Matt Day, Sotiris Tzelios Rated: TBC Runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes “Inspired by real events and starring our very own NZ talent Sam Neill, Sweet Country is set in the 1920s on the Northern Territory frontier -where justice itself is put on trial.”…
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We love: Mariachi Vintage boutique on Ponsonby Road
Read more: We love: Mariachi Vintage boutique on Ponsonby RoadYou know me, I love my vintage! It’s a combination of the thrill of the find, and knowing other people won’t look exactly like you, and the interesting details and fabrics of clothes from yesteryear. So it was great excitement that I headed into Ponsonby’s Mariachi Vintage boutique at 135 Ponsonby Road to meet beautiful…
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M·A·C Cosmetics New Zealand enters Mecca Maxima
Read more: M·A·C Cosmetics New Zealand enters Mecca MaximaBeauty News: M·A·C Cosmetics New Zealand widens distribution to the leading Australian beauty retailer, Mecca Maxima, to engage with beauty lovers on April 4th, 2018. The extended distribution model will enable beauty lovers with greater accessibility to New Zealand’s number one prestige beauty brand. “We are truly excited to be bringing the colourful world of M·A·C…
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OUTFIT POST: What I’ve Been Wearing in March 2018
Read more: OUTFIT POST: What I’ve Been Wearing in March 2018In this latest outfit post column I showcase some pics of what I’ve been wearing in the month of March 2018. It’s mostly a collection of my outfits on my Instagram which you can follow over at www.instagram.com/threadnz to see daily updates and what’s new. OUTFIT POST: What I’ve Been Wearing in March 2018 A casual look in a…
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FILM REVIEW: LOVE, SIMON is a story you’re going to LOVE
Read more: FILM REVIEW: LOVE, SIMON is a story you’re going to LOVE“Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends, and all his classmates: he’s gay. When that secret is leaked, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity.” IMDB This film in so many ways, is not a film I’d normally like. It’s a high school coming-of-age story, it’s a…
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Partying with YSL Tatouage Couture at YSL Beauty Club
Read more: Partying with YSL Tatouage Couture at YSL Beauty ClubBeauty media converged upon Wynyard Quarter this week to meet the new lipstick, YSL Tatouage Couture, at the exclusive Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Club on March 15th. It was an evening of rock chic glamour, YSL pampering and live entertainment at Mason Brothers warehouse venue at 139 Pakenham Street West. The warehouse was coloured with red…
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Industry News: Fashion News for March 2018
Read more: Industry News: Fashion News for March 2018Industry News: Fashion News for March 2018 featuring Karen Walker at The Design Show, ZARA goes online in NZ, Fitbit launches its first kids device, Tuesday Label hits Milford, the Ethical Fashion Initiative is back for 2018, and I check out NZ retail loyalty schemes… KAREN WALKER AT THE DESIGN SHOW Karen Walker is a design…