by Carolyn Enting | Sep 23, 2026 | Features, News
Fans of Rory William Docherty will know him for his “Painter’s Shirt” with floppy ties that hang loose around the neck or can be tied in a knot-style bow. However, if anyone was doubtful of his signature, his second London Fashion Week presentation...
by Carolyn Enting | Sep 19, 2026 | fashion, Features, Musings
Wool took an unexpected hit at New York Fashion Week earlier this week when PETA protesters infiltrated COS’s runway show claiming that sheep were beaten and bloodied for wool. Their message was “don’t buy it!” The whole fiasco was a shock to me. Firstly, the way the...
by Carolyn Enting | Aug 26, 2026 | fashion, Features
Word on Fashion has been immersed in New Zealand Fashion Week-land for the past week and gosh it was good for the soul and creative spirit. Sure, we were on social media A LOT, sharing reels of the incredible collections hitting the runway but it was also a week where...
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 | Jun 19, 2026 | fashion, Features
Collection One by Jung-Ying, designed by William Fitzgerald has arrived like a beautiful feather lifted on warm summer breeze and as graceful as a grand jeté. Fabric-led layering pieces inspired by movement that are ethereal, modern, otherworldly, original, ingenious...
