by Word on Fashion | Aug 17, 2026 | Face, News, Skin Care
In the spirit of NZ Fashion Week, Word on Fashion and Aleph Beauty are giving one lucky reader a full Aleph trio – Serum/Primer, Remove/Cleanse Balm and The One Moisture Cream – total value RRP$276. Aleph Beauty is a Support Partner for NZ Fashion Week 2026, bringing...
by Carolyn Enting | Aug 12, 2026 | fashion, News
The countdown is on to the Future of Fashion – Driven by Giltrap runway showcase which will take place during New Zealand Fashion Week on 20 August. The eight finalists representing the next generation of fashion talent in Aotearoa are Anthurium, Heather Brennan...
by Word on Fashion | Aug 12, 2026 | fashion, News
Breast Cancer Cure’s first collab with Bendon – which will help fund next generation breast cancer research – has been revealed! It will also make its public runway debut at New Zealand Fashion Week as part of the Fashion for a Cure show on 21 August. If you can’t...
by Carolyn Enting | Aug 5, 2026 | fashion, Features
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...
by Carolyn Enting | Aug 3, 2026 | fashion, Features
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...
by Carolyn Enting | Jul 31, 2026 | fashion, News
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,...
by Carolyn Enting | Jul 22, 2026 | fashion, News
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...
by Word on Fashion | Jul 3, 2026 | Scene, Sleep Eat, Travel
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...
by Word on Fashion | Jun 30, 2026 | fashion, News
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...
by Word on Fashion | Jun 25, 2026 | fashion, Musings
Near the turbid lands of Swatch, Beyond the blooming Benetton trees In a Playtex house with Prada leaves By the light of a pernicious wax candle, Lived the vicious Versace Fernangle. A creature bemoaned from any angle, Was the bitter Versace Fernangle. A beast with...
