The Royal New Zealand Ballet prepares a unique, 21st-century Coppélia
Above Sir Jon Trimmer and Lucy Green in Coppélia. The comic ballet Coppélia is next on the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s programme, opening in Wellington on April 17. This 21st century version, staged by RNZB ballet master Martin Vedel, is unique, with the presentation sharpened up while retaining its core messages of love, devotion […]
& Other Stories to launch in ten European countries; seven with physical stores
H&M brand & Other Stories—the ampersand is part of the official name—will launch its first collections this spring in ten European countries. There will be seven bricks-and-mortar boutiques in Barcelona, Berlin, København, London, Milano, Paris and Stockholm, while Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK will see online […]
Danish siren Oh Land has such fashion appeal
Danish pop star Oh Land brings to the world of music her elegant earthy yet surreal sound. She evokes Björk and Kate Bush with a modern sensibility. I think Scissor Sisters with a more feminine, almost fairy-tale, quality to her music. Platinum locks with a sonorous voice that be-spells you, Oh Land has gathered quite a fan […]
Noa Noa and Samantha Hannah make a stylish team
I was treated to see a transformation of five real women. The goal? To show a selected audience of media and Kirkcaldie & Stains’ VIP customers the wonders behind the Danish brand Noa Noa’s new autumn–winter 2012 range. Samantha Hannah, one of New Zealand’s most sought-after stylists, showcased the brand’s creative force on how […]
Stine Riis wins H&M Design Award 2012, showing at Stockholm Fashion Week
Above Stine Riis, winner of the H&M Design Award. København native Stine Riis, a 28-year-old graduate of the London College of Fashion, has been announced as the winner of the first Hennes & Mauritz Design Award. Her winning collection, called Decadence & Decay, was shown on the catwalk at Stockholm Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week earlier today. […]
With already a sell-out first season under their belt, Danish label Noa Noa is introducing antipodeans to a second dose of Danish fashion with its spring–summer 2011 collection. The first collection by newly appointed head designer Lea Dam Jensen sees a much more feminine, romantic and modern approach to the Noa Noa brand. […]
From Denmark to New Zealand: Noa Noa launches
Danish lifestyle brand Noa Noa has launched here in New Zealand with the autumn 2011 collection being the first time the European brand has ventured to the southern hemisphere. Having already established itself throughout Europe and Canada, the label sought greener pastures with New Zealand the obvious choice. With a loyal following, great brand […]
Hélèna Christensen on climate change: politicians’ ‘groundhog day’ is costing lives
Hélèna Christensen is one of the most active supermodels: today as an Oxfam Global Ambassador and photographer, she is raising awareness of climate change. Through her photography, Christensen has been documenting the plight of villages that are experiencing more extreme weather patterns. Christensen’s photographs will be exhibited in 2011–12 to continue raising awareness […]
Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen launches in New Zealand
Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen has arrived in New Zealand. The family-run business is Scandinavia’s largest and most prestigious jewellery house, and was appointed Purveyor of the Royal Danish Court in 2008. Pieces from collections are must-haves among royals and celebrities alike, with Crown Princess Mary being one of the brand’s most loyal followers. To […]
Dispatches: from beads to big and beautiful
Danish brand Trollbeads—famed for its interchangeable charms—has released its Empowerment bracelet, part of a global venture to support individual charities. The bracelet comprises 10 unique pink Murano glass beads on a sterling silver cord and retails at A$190, with some proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia. Candice Wren’s pashminas (70 per […]
