What NZ fashion was really like in the 2000s
Y2K is 'back', but does it reflect how we were really dressing back in the day?
Fashion, sex and drag: Vivienne Westwood’s queer legacy
From an infamous cowboy t-shirt to RuPaul’s Drag Race, Vivienne Westwood’s impact on the queer community cannot be understated.
The curious case of the Kiwi designer and the duplicate dresses
Fashion designer Adrian Hailwood has conceded some items in his latest range are not his own designs.
Fresh faces, bright minds: A moment in the sun with Lola and Jed
Aotearoa’s unique new model faces could have stepped straight out of a Larry Clark casting call.
Jacinda Ardern and the art of power dressing and political image making
Over her tenure as PM, Jacinda Ardern has expertly walked the tightrope of supporting local fashion while distancing herself from it.
Gucci, Karen Walker and babydolls: The inspiration behind M3gan’s killer looks
Kiwi costume designer Daniel Cruden reveals how the killer-doll and star of the cult film got her already iconic look.
Colour of the Year is a worn out cliche we just don't need
The concept of colour forecasting seems out of step in a world where the most sustainable clothing is what you already own.
The TikTok trend that’s nearly half a century old
The popular 1980s trend of ‘getting your colours done’ is back, only now it’s a TikTok filter. How does it compare to the real thing?
What fashion activism looks like in Aotearoa
The relationship between clothing and change-making is complex, finds Bree Bonzon-Liu.
My best secondhand purchase ever
Nine op shop obsessives on the best piece of clothing they've brought home with them.
Where Crushes owner Rose Hope spends her time and money in Auckland Central
Crushes co-owner Rose Hope lets us in on the space that makes her "feel like I’m in a Meg Ryan movie in New York."
The natural beauty of Wellington style
A fresh wave of fashion brands and young creatives represent the city’s diverse aesthetic.
