Design
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Lucy McIntosh AW15 show at NZFW
Read more: Lucy McIntosh AW15 show at NZFWLucy McIntosh AW15 ‘Archy’ I absolutely loved this show. Both labels in the joint show – where Lucy McIntosh presented before Pardon My French, which was also fantastic – far exceeded my expectations, and I would wear the entire ranges. This Autumn Winter 2015 collection, Archy, is named after British musician King Krule aka Archy…
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Juliette Hogan AW15 at Fashion Week 2014
Read more: Juliette Hogan AW15 at Fashion Week 2014Juliette Hogan AW15 at New Zealand Fashion Week 2014 There’s nothing wrong with waiting for a lady – and this was the longest wait so far – and it was soon apparent why. The stage was turned on its side in theatre-style, with guests along one wall, and a black curtain along the other. The…
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Andrea Moore WINK WINK and Curious Cat AW15 at NZFW
Read more: Andrea Moore WINK WINK and Curious Cat AW15 at NZFWAndrea Moore AW15 at New Zealand Fashion Week 2014 This show was quite moving for me. I found it quite emotional having the fabulous local singer-songwriter Ginny Blackmore take to the stage and perform and the start and finish of the show. It can go either way when fashion shows bring out performers; it can…
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This week on Thread: Episode 3
Read more: This week on Thread: Episode 3This week on Thread: Episode 3 is fairly dominated by the Marr Factory week of fashion show held at Stephen Marr’s bar, Golden Dawn, with nightly shows each featuring in-season clothes by New Zealand designers Karen Walker, Zambesi, NOMd, WORKSHOP Helen Cherry, Kate Sylvester, and an up-and-coming designers group show entitled MF Gatecrashers. Marr Factory…
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Jacque Shaw and Nina Flash Gordon at Willis York
Read more: Jacque Shaw and Nina Flash Gordon at Willis York‘RUSH’ by Flash Jewellery and ‘cåld storage’ by jacque shaw are collections by two New Zealand designers that impressed us at their collaborative show presented by Willis York hairdressing in Wellington. Hair and Makeup jacque shaw, a Wellingtonian, and Nina Gordon of Flash Jewellery, originally from Nelson, showed their clothing and jewellery collections in the…
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Natalie Chan Bridal Couture launch at Sofitel Auckland
Read more: Natalie Chan Bridal Couture launch at Sofitel AucklandNatalie Chan Bridal Couture ‘Portrait of a Lady’ collection launched at Sofitel Auckland with a Champagne brunch on Thursday 29th May. Known for her millinery, as well as race wear dresses, the Auckland-based designer and busy mother-of-two has now extended her repertoire into bridal wear. Natalie says her inspiration was Renaissance paintings and her visit…
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Highlights of Day 2 at Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014
Read more: Highlights of Day 2 at Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014Here are just a few of our highlights of day 2 at the 10th Semi-Permanent Auckland on Saturday 3rd May 2014 with some of the memorable soundbites, photos I shot, and some top Tweets. Read our highlights of Day 1 at Semi-Permanent Auckland here. See our Streetstyle at Semi-Permanent here. Every year, there is a…
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Highlights of Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014
Read more: Highlights of Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014I had a fascinating, inspiring day at the 10th Semi-Permanent design conference; so much creativity across the fields of photography, graphic design, fashion, and film, that my mind is full and I came home for a cuppa and ate jaffas to recover and brew on it all. Here are just a few of my highlights…
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Melbourne Must-dos: our edit
Read more: Melbourne Must-dos: our editI’ve asked some people with insider knowledge for their Melbourne Must-dos, to compile our edit of places to eat, shop, and see. Ted Baker’s Lauren recommends: Movida for tapas, Chin Chin for Asian, Mamasita for Mexican, Meatballs, Gill’s Diner, Wonderbao, and Sushi Monger. Kelly Thompson recommends: Spring St Grocer for gelato, and of course her…
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Day 1: NY Fashion Week Fall ’14
Read more: Day 1: NY Fashion Week Fall ’14Day 1 from New York Fashion Week Fall ’14 from ThreadNZ’s reporter Iris Chan on location at NYC to bring us daily highlights, streetstyle, and backstage reports… NYFW 1 – Diary Soundtrack for the Day: Flume “Deluxe Edition” The sun wasn’t going to appear for another three hours as I queued for airport security. My…