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…

As a professional dancer, sweat is a non-negotiable. Written by Georgia Payne Whether it be on stage or in the hot (very sticky) studio rehearsals, it really comes with the territory. So when KIT: Cosmetics’ latest workout range landed on my doorstep, I knew it was about to meet its…

If fashion is about silhouette, proportion and texture, then consider this your cue: the most stylish room in Auckland this week isn’t a runway – it’s a pop-up. Wellington-born cult favourite Acme Cups is hosting a week-long pop-up shop across NZ Design Week (March 2–10), and for the first time…

If fashion month is the heartbeat of the industry, then this is your pulse check. From the front rows of Paris to inside Auckland’s Shed10, these are the dates that dictate what we wear, when we buy and where the world’s most photographed outfits will happen. Screenshot it. Bookmark it.…