Meadowlark shows its ‘anarchist queen’ Dynasty jewellery collection
Meadowlark’s Dynasty collection builds on its previous two, Ritual and Veni Vedi Vici, taking the inspiration from an ancient Russian monarch, traditional Indian bridal adornment and grunge–luxe supermodel nostalgia, says the company. The company had already made headlines for its distinctive, high-impact jewellery with Rihanna modelling its pieces in the September 2014 issue of […]
New Zealand Fashion Week autumn–winter 2014, day two: tying the knot to underground magic
Deryn Schmidt Matthew Beveridge/Matthew Beveridge Photography Opening day two of NZFW was Wellington designer Deryn Schmidt. A photograph that her daughter Millicent took of her son Lars’s mobile originally inspired her winter collection, entitled Capture This. This image was later developed into the first exclusive textile print for Schmidt, adapted by textile designer Andrea Stark. […]
Cybèle opens boutique in Ponsonby, Auckland
Cybèle Wiren’s Cybèle label will open its first stand-alone store at 62 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, on March 1, with her autumn–winter 2011 range, Nieriya, kicking off sales. ‘The store is about creating a uniquely “us” space where the emphasis is on the brand and our æsthetic,’ says Wiren. The designer has said she […]
Cybèle launches promotional film for spring–summer 2009–10
While the idea of a designer creating a promotional film for her collection is not unprecedented, Cybèle might be breaking new ground in New Zealand with Serpentine for her spring–summer 2009–10 line. The film is being launched online, helping the label reach its international customers, such as those in Japan. Designer Cybèle Wiren […]
