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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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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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Trendwatch: Vans x Disney colab
Read more: Trendwatch: Vans x Disney colabThey’ve been an iconic brand for many years and everyone grew up with the cool skater street shoe but now they have got waaay cuter, with the release of a colab between Disney and Vans. Much-loved Disney characters are spread across shoes, socks, caps, bags and hats. Check out the grey Mickey Mouse range and…
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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 what’s new in beauty and fashion in March 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS what’s new in beauty and fashion in March 2015In this latest instalment of INDUSTRY NEWS we look at what’s new in beauty and fashion in March 2015 from Platypus Shoes Sylvia Park, POP DOWN boutique pop-up store, SEED Heritage in NZ, Laneway Learning classes, Zoe & Morgan’s new She Is Like A Rainbow range, Witchery Style Squad model search, and AGATHA Paris Lady…
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Zambesi on the runway at Britomart Fashion Sessions AW15
Read more: Zambesi on the runway at Britomart Fashion Sessions AW15Zambesi on the runway at Britomart Fashion Sessions AW15 featured their in-season current winter collection. A stand-out was models in blankets with ‘XXXV’, Roman numerals for 35, across their shoulders. I well remember coming to their 30th Anniversary show at NZ Fashion Week half a decade ago. Back then, they did more of a retrospective,…
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Goldwell presents Vada: Fringe Dwellers at Industry
Read more: Goldwell presents Vada: Fringe Dwellers at Industry22 models took to the runway in the Goldwell X Vada Fringe Dwellers show during the Industry 2015 Awards ceremony, a creative collaboration between two of the strongest editorial stylists in New Zealand and presented by event sponsor Goldwell. Produced and executed by Auckland CBD salon Vada, the concept and artistic direction of the show…
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Industry News: what’s new in February 2015
Read more: Industry News: what’s new in February 2015This column brings you updates on the latest in Industry News: what’s new in fashion and style locally in New Zealand, in February 2015. First up, it’s amazing to see three local labels launch new doors. It’s so great in general to see stores opening instead of closing – and these store openings are from…
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Britomart Fashion Sessions are back for 2015!
Read more: Britomart Fashion Sessions are back for 2015!I was just thinking about this the other day and then ping? the info arrived in my inbox. Perhaps I should spend more time thinking about winning Lotto instead of fashion shows and I might be rich. The annual runway shows featuring New Zealand’s top designers who retail in the Britomart region, Britomart Fashion Sessions,…
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Online shopping: my picks of the January Sales from NZ Designers
Read more: Online shopping: my picks of the January Sales from NZ DesignersSort: Low to high! That’s what I’ve been doing, on a mission to bring the cheap goodness to you, dear reader. Here are my personal picks of great deals that are on now on the interwebs with New Zealand fashion design on sale. I am saving for my trip to Japan but there’s no reason…