Ahead of Australian Fashion Week, Karla Špetić reflects on the evolution of her eponymous label and the philosophy that continues to shape her work. Born in Dubrovnik and based in Australia since 1993, Špetić has built a reputation for her distinctive design language – one grounded in precision, intuition, and…

Inside RMN Studios with Founder Penny Styles: On Slow Growth, Conscious Design and Global Expansion This New Zealand fashion brand has quietly built a loyal international following since its launch in 2018. Founded by Penny Styles, the label is known for its refined aesthetic, “mindful modern dressing” philosophy, and a…

Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us – one minute it’s weeks away, the next you’re panic-buying candles and hoping for the best. This year, consider this your official heads-up. Getting in early doesn’t just save you stress; it means you can choose something truly thoughtful, considered,…

The actor and filmmaker is reportedly engaged to Harry Styles – and her ring is already setting the tone for 2026. There’s something distinctly unbothered about the way Zoë Kravitz does everything. Including getting engaged. The news, which began as a quiet ripple after a London sighting – Kravitz, walking,…

As autumn deepens, fashion shifts into a more considered rhythm – one defined by layering, texture and pieces designed to move with everyday life. This week, local brands lean into that sensibility, delivering collections grounded in ease, materiality and quiet confidence. From RUBY’s mood-lifting winter offering to Deadly Ponies’ continued…

If you’ve been thinking about your next move in fashion, now’s a great time to explore what’s out there. FRAME hr has a fresh batch of fashion jobs live across Auckland and Christchurch, spanning social media, buying, production and business development. Whether you’re creatively driven, commercially focused, or looking to…

From viral acne brand to TikTok-fuelled haircare empire, the Co-founder of The Breakout Hack and Bouf is building beauty brands that don’t just sell – they spread. Rachael Wilde doesn’t build brands quietly. She builds them in public – on TikTok, in comment sections, and sometimes in the middle of…

We knew Karen Walker was big time, but this is major (and cute at the same time) Words by Murray Bevan, FNZ Publisher  I’ve known Karen Walker for the best part of 30 years. We met when I was thrust into her office by my big sister in the school…

Right now, Hope Patterson is everywhere. A coveted photographer within Aotearoa’s fashion and beauty landscape, she has quickly become known for her ability to capture imagery that feels both editorial and instinctively real. With a background in fashion, her work leans into an edgy yet candid sensibility – documenting not…

If you’re wondering where to start with Māori fashion and why it even matters, Hinenuitepūweru (an underqualified, overthinking, serial yapper on Māori Fashion over on @na_teatua) has got you. Words by Natua Kaa-Morgan @na_teatua Now I’ll say this with my chest – your fashion choices are powerful. Every purchase you…