After several seasons dominated by restraint and “quiet luxury,” Fashion Month 2026 marked a decisive shift toward individuality, emotion and visual impact. Across New York, London, Milan and Paris, designers leaned into contradiction – balancing precision with chaos, nostalgia with futurism, and softness with subversion. Rather than a single defining…

Hollywood’s biggest night delivered its usual spectacle of couture glamour as the 98th Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026. While the ceremony celebrated the year’s most acclaimed films, the Oscars red carpet once again served as fashion’s most glamorous runway, with stars…

Āhua continues to carve out a distinct space within Aotearoa’s fashion landscape – one that champions creative freedom, emerging voices and thoughtful design. This season, a group of designers from across the spectrum of established and emerging talent will present collections shaped by personal inspiration, cultural storytelling and evolving creative…

An editorial celebrating the designers presenting at Te Wiki Āhua O Aotearoa. Āhua continues to champion the creative voices shaping contemporary fashion in Aotearoa. Bringing together established labels and emerging designers, the week offers a space where individuality, craft and storytelling take centre stage. This editorial captures a preview of…

Breaking into the fashion industry has long carried a reputation for being both exciting and elusive. For many aspiring professionals, knowing where to start and what actually makes a candidate stand out can feel unclear. Beyond a passion for fashion, employers are increasingly looking for candidates who combine industry awareness…

A mid-morning visit to the Sylvester HQ feels a little like stepping backstage. When I arrived on a Tuesday, the team was midway through packing up to move into a new home. The lofty, industrial space was alive with movement – towering racks stretched up towards the high ceilings, boxes…

In a fashion landscape still recalibrating after years of disruption, one movement continues to quietly redefine what a runway can be. Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa – Tāmaki Makaurau’s underground fashion week – returns for its fourth season this March, bringing with it a growing network of designers, artists and…

Serving the freshest beauty news and product drops – one course at a time. Welcome to the very first instalment of The Beauty Menu, our new series where beauty meets the best dining spots in Auckland. Think of it as the ultimate pairing: great food, great company, and even better…

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognise the women shaping industries, culture, and creative communities across the globe – and here in Aotearoa, the fashion world is filled with them. Over the past 12 months, FashioNZ has had the privilege of spotlighting founders, designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, writers and innovators…

In an era where luxury purchases are increasingly viewed as investments, knowing what to buy – and why – has never been more important. From collectible watches and vintage jewellery to rare handbags, certain designer pieces can hold their value remarkably well when chosen wisely. But navigating the world of…