Honor Dillon showcases Jockey range for spring–summer ’10–11
Above, from top Bamboo Stripe. The new-generation underwear. Evita cami and boy short. Jockey launches its new spring–summer 2010–11 New Look collection with its ambassador, newly engaged hockey star Honor Dillon. Jockey claims the New Look range takes its brand beyond its everyday basics, promising innovation and ultimate comfort with new versatile shapes and […]
Summer eyewear from Oroton and Sunglass Hut hits stores
Above Daria Werbowy fronts Oroton’s campaign. Below Sunglass Hut’s Platinum collection, with the Dolce & Gabbana DG4016, at NZ$385; Prada 56MS, NZ$529·90; Prada 59MS in blue and in pink, at NZ$469·90 each; Persol 2961S, NZ$360 and Prada Postcards, NZ$380. With the southern summer round the corner, we’re receiving more news of the new season’s eyewear. […]
French lingerie: labels worth the hunt
Peau-Éthique French label Peau-Éthique has introduced an organic lingerie line with a 1960s’ inspiration. Pop art and dots make a pointed statement about the decade that influences modern style the most; while finishing features laces, braids and satin knots. Black and fuchsia are the dominant colours, with electric purple dots as a complement. Panties, boxers, […]
Behind the scenes at Huffer autumn–winter ’11
Our international fashion week coverage is continuing. And following on from the shots we got backstage at Stolen Girlfriends’ Club by Petrece Rhodes are some from Huffer’s autumn–winter 2011 show at New Zealand Fashion Week. These also illustrate the work of Greg Murrell of Ryder Salon and his team for KMS California. You may also […]
Snapping backstage at Stolen Girlfriends’ Club
Petrice Rhodes has photographed some amazing shots from Stolen Girlfriends’ Club for KMS, which provided the hair products for the show. Greg Murrell of Ryder Salon directed the hair styling for the autumn–winter 2011 collection. Our earlier link featured the behind-the-scenes direction for Stolen Girlfriends’ Club’s hair. You may also like Behind the scenes […]
Alberto Annibali gives a glimpse of his spring–summer ’11 collection
Alberto Annibali, formerly of Valentino, Gianfranco Ferrè and Versace, set up his own label in 2007. His spring–summer 2011 collection displays the designer’s deep understanding of not just design, but of fabrics and tailoring. Annibali has aimed for a 24-hour cocktail look, according to his release, with a clean, feminine silhouette reminiscent of the […]
Free radicals from Starfish: fashion that moves
From top Starfish’s Bounce Boléro runner dress. The Springer frock. Four ways of wearing the Starfish Swirler. Starfish’s summer 2010–11 collection, Free Radical, is inspired by one of New Zealand’s modernist artist Len Lye’s fascination with art that moves, the mystery of motion and the celebration of energy that is life. Lye’s ideologies are […]
Meet Antonia Marguerite, a San Francisco-bred designer who, upon meeting, will have you sweetly inspired just from her eclectic exterior. She describes her sartorial style as rock ’n’ roll meets “vintage junkie”, wearing high-waisted skinny jeans, an oversized top, and old costumed jewels draped on her neck. She hasn’t been on Project Runway (yet), but […]
British Fashion Council announces eco-fashion mentoring
The British Fashion Council has announced the winners of a programme to develop eco-fashion businesses as part of its ethical fashion initiative, Estethica. Six designer businesses have been selected to receive one-to-one expert support from one of three industry mentors: brand consultants Susanne Tide-Frater and Yasmin Sewell, and buying consultant Bev Malik. The designers […]
Faux fur’s the trend at Lonely Hearts’ Club
Lonely Hearts’ Club has done it better, bolder, sexier and cleverer than before. Proving that it is a key player in the New Zealand fashion industry, it came out with beautiful layering, sheers and knits for autumn–winter 2010. I’m proud to see its look-book features our favourite model, Nicole Clulee of Red Eleven! A (faux) […]
