New Zealand hairdressers to be honoured in September 4 ceremony
On September 4, starting at 2 p.m. at the City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington, the New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers Awards 2011 will take place. After closely scrutinizing the record-breaking 309 submissions to the event, the judges selected both national and regional finalists and will recognize the winners at the event. Each regional […]
Stolen: bringing back masculinity
Steve King/Reload In September 2011, the creators and founders of design label Stolen Girlfriends’ Club will relaunch their menswear line, Stolen. ‘As the brand has grown and menswear and womenswear has become two very separated categories for the brand, this will allow us to be more specific to the menswear market working closely with buyers […]
World’s largest fashion trade event, MAGIC, begins again Monday
This August in Las Vegas, MAGIC will return as the world’s largest fashion trade event, delivering buyers the most extensive buying platforms in the world of fashion today. MAGIC exhibitors represent every major apparel industry: the designers, contemporary, street, casual, sports, kids, shoes, accessories, etc. appealing to every interest group. During this August show, […]
Collective thinking puts Starfish on the catwalk
Above Starfish’s Laurie Foon, championing sustainability and living the brand. As a pioneer in the field of ethical business practices and sustainability, it should come as no surprise that New Zealand designer Starfish is the first fashion label to win a New Zealand Sustainable Business Award. Appropriately, Starfish director and head designer Laurie Foon has […]
East meets west: Two Wonders prepares for New Zealand Fashion Week début
For Wellington-based designers Sophie Knapp and Sophea Son, fashion has long been in their blood. Having met at Wellington boutique Coco Wellington, the pair became inseparable, forming a bond and friendship that has prepared them for their collaboration to form the fashion label Two Wonders. One of their labels will be featured in the […]
Max Irons has Fallen (on his mind)
Kaya Scodelario is set to play Lucinda Price in the film version of Lauren Kate’s best selling novel, Fallen. Currently in pre-production, Kaya, who also plays Effy in Skins, takes on the character of Luce. Luce falls in love with an angel named Daniel, but because of an age-old curse, their love bursts into […]
Sable & Minx creates its Jewel of the Nile
In 1937, Agatha Christie released one of her most famous and notably most glamorous detective novels. Set within the confines of an art-déco boat with the infamous river Nile positioned as a stately backdrop, Christie, whose husband was an archæologist, combined her extensive knowledge of Egypt with a range of timeless, elegant and stylish […]
Good things come in two: Fudge releases Dry Conditioner
Following the launch of its now cult Dry Shampoo, the creative team behind Fudge put its creative juices into overdrive to produce and deliver its newest baby, Fudge Dry Conditioner. Fudge Dry Conditioner provides every dry shampoo fan with the perfect finishing product for immediate condition, without requiring the hard work of perfectly coiffing […]
World Made Me Do It!: the inspiration
World’s collaboration with Number One Shoes for this summer season promises to bring high fashion to the public at a practical price point. The inspiration behind the spring–summer 2011–12 collection, World Made Me Do It!, is all about the visuals of the shoes. The designers at World, Francis Hooper and Benny Castles note that […]
Brancott Estate to release Sparkling Pinot Gris in September
Wearable art will not be the only thing holding the limelight at the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards Show (WOW) 2011. Brancott Estate will be launching its first Sparking Pinot Gris, the latest edition to a growing variety of sparkling wines which already include Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc and Sparkling Pinot Noir. The […]
