dress
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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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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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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.…
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Casting for Curves – Sera Lilly Curve Model Search
Read more: Casting for Curves – Sera Lilly Curve Model SearchThought about becoming a model for fashion in the larger sizes? Sera Lilly Curve, a New Zealand plus size label backed by Pagani and designed by the Fat 2 Fit and former bridal wear designer Sera Lilly, is launching a model search. The soon-to-launch fashion label seeking five women to feature in their campaign shoot.…
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Juliette Hogan summer season and luggage collection
Read more: Juliette Hogan summer season and luggage collectionSo, you’ve got someplace to go, and beautiful clothes to take there. What do you put them in? This question was answered with the launch of Juliette Hogan’s luggage collection at the showcase of her Spring Summer 15 collection ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at a media breakfast at Sanderson Gallery in Newmarket this week. The art space…
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SEED Heritage and Kids comes to New Zealand
Read more: SEED Heritage and Kids comes to New ZealandAnyone who’s shopped in Australia will know and love Seed, whether for womenswear, or for children’s and teens, and will be excited to hear that the popular brand has just opened its doors in New Zealand for the first time, up on Ponsonby Road. SEED Heritage has the large corner store at 100 Ponsonby Road…
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Harman Grubisa AW15 Lean Close at The Department Store
Read more: Harman Grubisa AW15 Lean Close at The Department StoreDesigners Madeleine Harman and Jessica Grubiša showed their Harman Grubisa AW15 collection, ‘Lean Close’, at The Department Store tonight in a salon-style show inside Lucy & The Powder Room. Seven models walked with hair by Stephen Marr salon led by Stylist Jason Chong-Li, and makeup with beautiful skin and oxblood deep lips. It was an…
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THE WEEK ON THREAD: EPISODE 14
Read more: THE WEEK ON THREAD: EPISODE 14The Week On Thread: Episode 14 with highlights in photos of some the things I’ve been up to and enjoying this week at fashion events, beauty launches, and more. To follow highlights on social media, see our Instagram account at @threadNZ and Facebook page at Thread.co.nz and Twitter at @threadnz. Project Plantae You may have seen…