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Project Runway Kiwi designer Sean Kelly Q&A
Read more: Project Runway Kiwi designer Sean Kelly Q&AA Q&A with Project Runway Kiwi designer Sean Kelly on his background, influences, and favourite things as a designer. You can watch Sean Kelly, a New Zealander from Taranaki and past student of Massey Uni in Wellington, currently on Project Runway on Vibe on IGLOO. Q: Current occupation? A: Retail sales at A.P.C. New York.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS October 2014
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS October 2014INDUSTRY NEWS in the local fashion industry and happening around town in October 2014 featuring Karen Walker Eyewear, STORM, Mi Piaci, Postie, Holly Howe, Mindfood Style, DHL Scholarship, Kathryn Wilson, MAC, and The Commons. KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR Intro image: Anny Ma and I in confetti. KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR celebrated 10 years with a luxe party…
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Jean Paul Gaultier fashion exhibition at NGV Melbourne
Read more: Jean Paul Gaultier fashion exhibition at NGV MelbourneOn Thursday we were invited to attend the media preview of The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk on Thursday 16 October at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, in Melbourne. Kelly Thompson, New Zealand-born illustrator now based in Melbourne, attended the opening for Thread. The Fashion World of…
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Designer Profile: Lillie Toogood of Good&Co
Read more: Designer Profile: Lillie Toogood of Good&CoWe chatted to designer Lillie Toogood about her label, Good&Co. The New Zealand accessories brand makes very beautiful silk scarves, and is now doing well internationally with their gorgeous, original designs. “The SS14/15 scarves hit stores late August and are flying out the door!” Lillie told us. “It’s been a super busy year and looks like…
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Karen Walker Eyewear celebrates 10 years
Read more: Karen Walker Eyewear celebrates 10 yearsKaren Walker Eyewear is 10! I well remember the launch 8 years ago in September 2006 of Karen Walker Eyewear with a dictator-themed installation down at fashion week. Tens of thousands of pairs have sold, at over $300 each, and many styles sell out when they hit stores. Now, the brand that’s incredibly successful internationally…
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Heels in a minute
Read more: Heels in a minuteFashion media and bloggers headed into Hotel de Brett in Auckland for the launch of Miss Minit, the new shoe care range from Mister Minit to help customers look after one of their most loved possessions… …their shoes. Pretty AND practical There are some really useful shoe and bag care products with cute vintage packaging…
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The week on Thread – Episode 7
Read more: The week on Thread – Episode 7The week on Thread in highlights in photos. The Sound of Music How do you solve a problem like Maria? And how do you selfie a woman like this gorgeous Maria, below? I met the cast of The Sound of Music at the Civic theatre today. Photo below of Bethany Dickson (right) who plays Maria,…
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We met Jackie O’Fee at Westfield Style Sessions
Read more: We met Jackie O’Fee at Westfield Style SessionsImagine not only having someone help you choose what to wear but being given some free clothing as well? That came true for our Thread winner of our styling competition this week when she met Stylist Jackie O’Fee, of Signature Style, at Westfield Newmarket for a personal style session as well a $250 voucher for…
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Making it work from Taranaki to Project Runway
Read more: Making it work from Taranaki to Project RunwayWe always love hearing about New Zealand designers doing well internationally, so it was great excitement I read about Sean Kelly from Taranaki taking part in the new season of Project Runway! Season 13 begins today, October 2, on Vibe on IGLOO. The new season brings back the hosting duo of Tim Gunn and Heidi…
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INDUSTRY NEWS October 2014
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS October 2014In this INDUSTRY NEWS column for October 2014 we bring you some of the latest events in fashion, lifestyle and beauty that are going on in Auckland and New Zealand this month. DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship Entries for the 2014 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship are now open! Here are the social media handles…