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WE’AR Autumn Winter ’15 collection I DREAMED YOU
Read more: WE’AR Autumn Winter ’15 collection I DREAMED YOUWe have been fans of designer Jyoti Morningstar’s WE’AR yoga wear label from some years now. I especially appreciate her dedication to eco sustainability and ethics in fashion production with her practices employing workers in Bali directly so they receive more of their wages without a middleman, and design-wise, it just goes from strength to…
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The long and the short of it
Read more: The long and the short of itShort or Long? What should you choose? High school can be so much more than worrying about the next exam. It’s about making lasting memories – especially on the night of the Ball – prom night. It is one of the major events of school and of course it all starts with finding the ideal dress. But…
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Buying designer recycle fashion in Japan
Read more: Buying designer recycle fashion in JapanBuying designer recycle fashion in Japan seemed to make perfect sense. Here was a country internationally renowned for investing in top labels and also having disposable income and a fairly robust sense of consumerism whilst being obsessed with the latest and the newest. This meant, in my mind, the perfect combination – great labels being…
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Collective brings style together at The Columbo in Christchurch
Read more: Collective brings style together at The Columbo in ChristchurchOver the past two years, we have watched Sydenham’s shopping complex transform into a chic haven in Christchurch. Collective is the latest addition to the The Colombo and is the perfect fix for the premises. See The Colombo Precinct on Facebook here. Collective is just that, a collective store where many of the designers have…
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moochi winter 2015 collection, ‘Parlez vous Francais?”
Read more: moochi winter 2015 collection, ‘Parlez vous Francais?”Here are our edits and top picks of the entirely gorgeous moochi winter 2015 collection called ‘Parlez vous Francais?” Their editorial shoot was even done on location, on the streets of Paris. So beautiful. Below: Corner cape ($459.99) to envelope yourself in. Wrap the scarf detail around your neck and layer over tops and dresses…
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Street style in Japan
Read more: Street style in JapanStreet style in Japan – what we saw people wearing on the streets of Japan. Above – catching the train to Harajuku, Tokyo, to Takeshita Street, below. The backpacks trend was strong on the sidewalks of Tokyo. Hats, bare ankles with trainers. Also – this loose shirt dress trend was everywhere. Ultra-bright trainers were everywhere…
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I try: Chillsculpt at Caci Clinic
Read more: I try: Chillsculpt at Caci ClinicImagine you could target pockets of ‘difficult’ fat and freeze them off. Does that sound too good to be true? Well, it is pretty much a reality now with the technology known as cryolipolysis that freezes and reduces fat cells using a suction pad machine. I headed in to try Chillsculpt out for myself at…
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SHOWcase 2015 puts Wellington creativity and fashion on show
Read more: SHOWcase 2015 puts Wellington creativity and fashion on showOn May the 2nd, I attended SHOWcase 2015 – the launch for SHOW – a collaborative approach showcasing (hence the title) all dimensions of Wellington creative design such as fashion, interior, art, textiles. SHOW strives to merge these creative industries with community, lifestyle and designer collaborations. It all started with the mysterious invitation which only…
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INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015Here’s our latest INDUSTRY NEWS column with what’s new in fashion and beauty for May 2015. Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer launch UNA UNA is a visual creative studio founded by New Zealand-born, now Melbourne-based illustrator Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer. “After over 20 years cumulative experience working as freelance artists and art directors UNA grew from the desire…
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NZ designer Lucilla Gray launches online store
Read more: NZ designer Lucilla Gray launches online storeWe thought talented young New Zealand fashion designer Lucilla Gray was a big name to watch and so we’re delighted that this week she launches her new online store. Thread covered her graduate collection and she is now launching her label’s online store at lucillagray.com enabling fashion fans worldwide to shop for her original and creative designs.…