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 Good magazine | Jun 5, 2026 | fashion, Features
Aquatic commuters navigating a flooded future are the focus of Ahead of the Tide, a thought provoking editorial shoot by a group of Tauranga creatives. Released today – on World Environment Day – they make a poignant statement on climate change and rising sea levels....
by Word on Fashion | May 27, 2026 | fashion, News
Today is an exciting day for retail announcements in Auckland and they couldn’t be more polar opposite! Both were under embargo until this morning. SKIMS co-founded by Kim Kardashian until 6am and Arc’teryx at 10am, hence the later timing of this post. SKIMS,...
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 Word on Fashion | May 7, 2026 | fashion, News, What's On
Four of Wellington’s most distinguished designers will take over City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi between 5–7th June for Common Material: a new cultural event born from the city’s fashion community, with ambitions that extend beyond it. The three-day programme at...
