“Breasts are at the heart of what we do” This October, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, OHEN Underwear is leading the charge to support the 3,500 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Aotearoa each year. Known for their focus on lingerie and self-care, OHEN is using its platform to raise awareness ... Read more The post Lingerie, Art & Empowerment: OHEN Teams Up With Kiwi Artists for Breast Cancer Cure Foundation Exhibition appeared first on FashioNZ ..read more

Reimaging Levi’s cult-classic advertisements, Beyoncé’s new collaboration is one for the fashion history books. What does Beyoncé wear on laundry day? Well, in the latest Levi’s jeans campaign, the answer is the same as the lyrics this fashion writer can’t get out of her head: “Give you high fashion in a simple white tee / ... Read more The post Breaking News: Beyoncé is going to let you wear her Levi’s jeans appeared first on FashioNZ ..read more

RUBY is stepping into a fresh new era, and its Ponsonby store has received a stylish makeover to match.  As part of what the brand calls its ‘Polishing Era’, the flagship Auckland location has undergone a transformation that promises to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike. Leading the charge in this exciting revamp is Sam ... Read more The post Everything You Need to Know About RUBY Ponsonby’s Glow Up appeared first on FashioNZ ..read more

After the Global Financial Crisis of 2007/08, New Zealand fashion took a deep breath, and over the next 5-10 years (with the help of a collective sense of optimism) its creative community exhaled some brilliant new brands in the form of Georgia Alice, Wynn Hamlyn, Paris Georgia, Maggie Marilyn and Harris Tapper.  Unfortunately the same ... Read more The post Te Wiki Āhua O Aotearoa: Fashion Week takes on a new form this September appeared first on FashioNZ ..read more

TikTok’s dominance in shaping fashion trends continues to grow. Spring is almost upon us, and with that, we’ll be seeing some of the Northern Hemisphere summer trends start to trickle Down Under. Will it be a ‘Brat summer’ here in New Zealand, or will the fickle nature of fashion and pop culture trends deem this ... Read more The post From girlification to bratification, it’s our fashion year in review appeared first on FashioNZ ..read more

Thankfully New Zealand has recently produced a handful of brands that actually cater to a younger, well-travelled, socially-aware, savvy and self-respecting consumer.  Think Thom Morrison, I Love Ugly, and lastly Porter James Sports.  The latter is the subject of today’s ‘How’s Business’ profile, answered by the smart, savvy and well-dressed Joshua Heares. Josh, Co Founder and Managing Director of Porter James Sports is dragging young Kiwi and Australian men into a bright fashion future, and it was a pleasure to have him lead the line in this week’s men’s fashion content.  Hey J ..read more

Fashion Quarterly Editor and Publisher Sarah Murray, fast becoming our version of Oprah Winfrey for local fashion, is breathing new life into the world of fashion awards for Aotearoa By Murray Bevan Who remembers the Benson & Hedges Fashion Awards? That was a time. In 1964, New Zealand played host to the Wills Gold Rose Awards, later renamed the Benson & Hedges Fashion Awards, an event which was TELEVISED to the entire country and gave our thriving industry a chance to showcase its work to the nation.  Since then, our local fashion industry hasn’t had a decent chance to celebrate ..read more

Industry leaders share the story of how fashion media is changing, and what happens as we turn the page. By Jessica-Belle Greer From being in the fold to worrying if the publication you work for is going to fold – the editorial talent of Aotearoa New Zealand is often working on edge. But, as this rather meta media report shows, the industry is experienced in trying on new trends, while figuring out its own enduring style. Ensemble editor and co-founder Zoe Walker Ahwa has enjoyed a 20-year career of constant change. “But that is what makes working in the media exciting,” she says. Working for ..read more

Breast Cancer Cure have unveiled their latest winter t-shirt collection, adding to a campaign that’s already made $1million in sales in just 3 years The iconic Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) ‘Tees for a Cure’ campaign is back with its winter 2024 iteration featuring a new collection of long sleeve tees, crew-neck sweatshirts and hoodies.  This collaborative campaign has generated over $1,000,000 in sales since re-launching in 2021, providing vital funds for Breast Cancer Research in Aotearoa. The winter ‘24 collection includes designs from Kiwi fashion brands Moochi, Kathryn Wilson, Treslise ..read more

The North Face – a company founded by the man who invented the first tent without a pole holding it up in the middle – continues to innovate, 60 years after it was founded. And this time there’s a Kiwi connection… Written by FNZ Publisher Murray Bevan New Zealand merino textile innovator Jeremy Moon founded Icebreaker in 1995, and sold the company to American gorpcore giants VF Corporation in 2017.  Icebreaker was conceived and designed around the philosophy of sustainability, using natural fibres, environmental and social ethics, and animal welfare. The company began by specialising in t ..read more