My first stop in Wellington? Kowtow, of course. Tucked just above their Wellington store, the Kowtow head office feels exactly how you’d imagine – bright, calm, organised and considered. A perfectly on-brand backdrop for a brand built on intention. I made my way through the store, around the corner and…

Chloe Hill is the kind of person people in fashion talk about in soft admiration. A photographer and stylist based in Wellington, and the founder of Cool Pretty Cool – a platform celebrating new talent – she has carved out a space that feels entirely her own. There’s an ease…

Boarding pass? Check. Passport? Check. A last-minute lingerie? Now also firmly on the checklist. Victoria’s Secret has officially landed in New Zealand, opening its first full-format store at Auckland Airport – and it’s bringing a little runway glamour to departures. Tucked airside in the international terminal (post-security, peak temptation territory),…

Breast Cancer Cure has marked a significant milestone with the launch of its Tees for a Cure Winter ’26 collection, celebrating ten editions of the initiative that continues to unite New Zealand’s fashion industry in support of breast cancer research. Released on 1 April via the Breast Cancer Cure website,…

New Zealand’s longest-running fashion website, Fashionz.co.nz, has today announced the launch of SUPERNOVA, a premium quarterly print magazine set to debut in August 2026. The move signals a significant evolution for the digital-first platform, embracing the enduring power of print in an increasingly saturated online media landscape. Founded in 1998,…

Today – Monday March 30 – the Australian Fashion Week 2026 schedule dropped. Normally, that would mean a flurry of calendar invites, group chats lighting up, and the annual question: how many shows can you physically sprint between in a day? But this year feels different. Less frenzy, more… recalibration.…

Beauty advice online often gets repeated so many times that it starts feeling like laws. By Jenny Jung Water-based with water-based. Setting spray to seal everything in. Dewy everything for mature skin. But ask any working makeup artist, and the reality is much less rigid.  @ares.artistry on Instagram A lot…

Every January, millions of people across the United Kingdom begin the familiar ritual of reviewing payslips, receipts, and financial records in preparation for tax season. For many, it is a stressful and confusing time — the forms, allowances, codes, and changing rules can feel overwhelming. Yet, behind this annual challenge…

A house is more than walls and furniture. What truly makes it feel like home are the little details that reflect the people who live there. From the kitchen to the living room, thoughtful additions like a custom chopping board or a set of photo prints can add warmth,…

PNP Farms Butchery Angus beef sausages. Photo: Supplied / MPI A batch of sausages sold at two South Island branches of a butchery has been recalled because they may contain glass. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has recalled PNP Farms’ Butchery brand Pure Angus Beef sausages with a best…