Pugh, pearls and Ponsonby: Inside Cathy Pope’s ever-evolving world of jewellery
Cathy Pope is best known for her Chunky Choker design, which was spotted recently on actor Florence Pugh much to her delight. Since it was first released in 2011 it has continued to be a best seller due to its enduring style appeal which can be dressed up, or down as...
Why now is the right time for Twenty-Seven Names to return to NZFW
It’s two weeks out from NZ Fashion Week when I catch up with Rachel Easting and Anjali Burnett at their Twenty-Seven Names Wellington workroom / HQ. Sun pours through the windows, Ghuznee St's café chatter rising faintly from below, and Rachel has bolts of beautiful...
Karen Walker’s return for NZ Fashion Week 2026 and more big announcements!
New Zealand Fashion Week is just two weeks away and the big news drops have been flying into my inbox faster than I can apply my mascara. The biggie this morning is that Karen Walker will be doing an offsite show in partnership with long-time collaborators Lexus,...
Kowtow’s 20th anniversary capsule collection and a book!
Natural, plastic-free, and circular. This is key to Kowtow and the vision that founder Gosia Paitek laid out from the start in 2006. Fast forward 20 years and Kowtow is a coveted brand in fashion circles and a global leader. Earlier this week fashion illuminati...
NZ Michelin Stars: Here’s how to try the very best for half price
Michelin unveiled its inaugural selection of New Zealand restaurants at a ceremony in Auckland this week. It's the first time the guide has recognised restaurants anywhere in Oceania and spans outstanding eateries in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown....
NZ Fashion Week podcast with Viva and Sammy Salsa
New Zealand Fashion Week is launching its first-ever podcast, titled This Is A Fashion Show, produced in partnership with Viva and hosted by fashion stylist Sammy Salsa. The podcast's seven episodes will be released weekly between Thursday 2nd July and Thursday August...
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