By Anne-Marie Jones This years Met Gala has a “The Garden of Time” theme. It also ties into their current spring exhibition, titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. I think this was a great choice, here are my picks of some of the most beautiful and creative outfits from the red - no wait, this year it's green - carpet. Zendaya Photo by Reuters As one of this years co-chairs of the Met Gala, Zendaya wears an incredible Maison Margiela piece. This is her second outfit of the event, she also wore an archived, never-been-worn, John Galliano for Givenchy black dress. Jennifer Lopez Photo b ..read more

Coming of age in Auckland in the mid noughties I was OBSESSED with getting my hands on a silk Miss Crabb dress. It was the epitome of cool girl luxury. Fun story - because I was a poor Uni student, I actually borrowed my best friend's gorgeous Miss Crabb dress and wore it to graduation. So it was a pretty cool, full circle to interview someone I had been fangirling over for years. Baby Robecca. Please ignore the cringe student flat, and mop of white hair, I clearly cut myself. SP: Hi Kristine, it is such a pleasure to be speaking with you. I’ve been a fan of your designs for ma ..read more

MAHY leather handbag brand is releasing a unique new collection. Surplus MAHY leather has been reformed into unique limited edition and one-off bags in the Janis and Nina crossbody, and Ingrid Tote styles. Small strips of leather are used in patchwork type patterns, and textured tactile crafting is used to honour hand making, the slow movement and skill-based design. “Playing with small pieces of leather was a great way to think differently and more creatively.” Along with the business taking a positive step into reducing waste, Emily says the thing she most enjoyed “was exploring my creativit ..read more

By Anne-Marie Jones Making a list of times Florence Welch looked fabulous is like shooting fish in a barrel, there is definitely no shortage of stunning outfits to show you. Indie pop-queen Florence always looks amazing, and her outfits are often reminiscent of her musical influences Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush, as well as frequent collabs with Susie Cave (designer of The Vampires Wife clothing - Susie is the wife of musician Nick Cave). 1 - Chime for Change, 2015 I can't find who designed this incredible teal outfit, but the event was organised by Gucci so I wonder if they did? 2- Pretty in P ..read more

By Anne-Marie Jones The 2024 Academy Awards are about to start, and the red carpet is heating up with some fun fashions this year, featuring some of our favourite names like Schiaparelli, Gucci, Versace, Elie Saab and more. Here is a peek at some of the outfits I thought were totally Oscar-worthy: Emma Stone rocking the peplum look, which normally I would say is so 2000-and-late and should stay in the past, but this Louis Vuitton is so chic and is the perfect gown for this queen (I'm crossing my fingers for an Oscar win for Emma tonight, I must admit!) America Ferrara - "America, The Beautif ..read more

Yulia, originally from Russia, brings her extensive expertise in custom clothing tailoring to New Zealand. Four years ago she founded "Lingerie Gentle Touch," a bespoke lingerie service for women. Each set is meticulously crafted to fit the customer's measurements, with options to select colours and materials for the dream set! "In todays's market, there is a plethora of lingerie options, yet most are uncomfortable. I've experienced this first hand, coupled with stores offering limited size ranges. Every women is unique and deserves the best," says Yulia. "Comfort is my top priority in the lin ..read more

By Robecca Leyden. Today, news broke of the passing of the one and only Iris Apfel. Interior and fashion designer, businesswoman, model, influencer and fashion rebel. While the world has lost a beautifully unique, talented woman; it's hard to feel too sad about a person who lived an incredible life - till 102. I'm taken back to the time I was introduced to Apfel: It's 2015 and a friend invited me to a private screening of the documentary IRIS. Which if you haven't already watched, is fantastic, and elevated the designer from famous in New York to world famous. I fell in love. So did the world ..read more

Here are some amazing photos from Shen Clothing ! Pictures taken by Jonathan Ong and Mary-Ellen, the designer behind Shen clothing. The post Shen Photo Shoot appeared first on Independent Fashion, Beauty & Culture ..read more

If you’re anything like me, you spend the cold months wishing summer would hurry up! I emerge from my winter PJ’s blinking in the sunlight ready for road trips, parties, BBQ’s and all the good times summer brings. While we all have personal preferences when it comes to our nails, they are the best way to experiment with the latest looks and fashion. Trends are often so fleeting, however there is no need to spend thousands updating your wardrobe which just adds to the ever growing problem of textile waste. Experimenting with your nails the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way to ..read more

Founded in 2019 by Charli Cox, Koha Apparel partners with community meal services to help clothe families and individuals struggling financially. In addition to direct community outreach, the organisation supports other charities and organisations, further amplifying their impact. Koha Apparel is excited to announce the opening of their new whare. Having outgrown their previous tenancy in various ways, the registered charity is pleased to have a new home to store, repair and distribute clothing, to host corporate volunteer days and a new location for their retail store Saturdays.  Saturda ..read more