by Carolyn Enting | Jun 8, 2026 | fashion, Features, News
A regulated product stewardship scheme for textiles would be a win win for the New Zealand economy and the environment according to a new report which provides a detailed roadmap to cutting carbon emissions whilst boosting the economy. The report, released today –...
by Carolyn Enting | Jun 8, 2026 | fashion, Features, News
Clare Bowden of Mandatory Menswear has been making for every man for the past 29 years and now she’s dressing their dogs, too. The custom made dog coats are the latest addition to Mandatory’s offering after Bowden observed many of her customer’s dogs wearing...
by Carolyn Enting | May 20, 2026 | fashion, Features, What's On
Each European Spring at Versailles guests step back in time through the Hall of Mirrors and sup Champagne. The pre-requisite, in addition to securing entry, is that you must dress in period costume, but New Zealand costume designer Caroline MacLeod went one better...
by Carolyn Enting | May 11, 2026 | Travel, Travel-featured
With more than 300 temples and a city full of culinary delights, Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand is a place Word on founder Carolyn Enting keeps returning to. Here are her top tips for where to stay, eat and explore. People often ask me why I visit Chiang Mai so...
by Carolyn Enting | May 4, 2026 | fashion, News
The announcement that Stella McCartney has once again collaborated with H&M – after a 21 year gap – speaks volumes and we’re not talking about the baggy trousers from the collection which launches in store exclusively in New Zealand at Commercial Bay,...
