Michiko wears the Fox Crossbody in Cactus Bubble, her mother Masako carries the Bianca and Fifi in Lilac Haze.    Stylist, makeup artist and writer Michiko and her Mother Masako share a profound connection rooted in their love for fashion and unwavering support for each other's endeavors. Masako's early recognition of Michiko's passion for styling and her encouragement to embrace individuality paved the way for Michiko's successful career in the industry. As Michiko navigates the demands of her profession alongside motherhood, Masako remains a steadfast pillar of support ..read more

Isabella, your journey from New Zealand to London is quite fascinating. Transitioning from the stages of New Zealand to the grand theatres of London must have been quite a leap. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when establishing yourself as an opera singer in a new cultural and professional environment? I’m still trying to adjust to this - not so new - environment in the UK. Although I was studying music in the UK in 2013-15, I returned at the end of 2019 with my focus on my modelling career. Of course, I was still pursuing singing but more of my time and effort went into m ..read more

  If you have been loving our most recent campaign SUGAR COATED, you'll find the latest collection, alongside all the colourful summer props in Saben Stockist, Hedgerow. Hedgerow, is a boutique home, gift and lifestyle store in Auckland's coveted Remuera road, owned by Sarah Clark. We recently sat down & chatted with Sarah, delving into the inception of Hedgerow, her aspirations, the invaluable lessons of her journey, the balancing act of motherhood and business, her unique personal style, and the intricate workings behind managing a thriving boutique.  What was th ..read more

We are delighted to reveal our recent collaboration with luxury wedding dress designer Trish Peng. Alongside the Saben team, designer Roanne Jacobson and Trish Peng have created the ultimate bridal bag, combining Saben's timeless style with romantic luxe detailing inspired by Trish's upcoming nuptials. The Juliet bag will be Trish's wedding bag to carry everything she needs from down the aisle to the afterparty! We even added a pale blue lining, so she can carry her 'something blue' with her. The best part? The Juliet has been designed with happily ever after in mind, effortlessly transformin ..read more

A little piece of beautiful chaos We are excited to announce the BLUNT x Saben collaboration is here! Bringing together the contemporary, beautiful and playful nature of the two well-known Kiwi brands to create a portable work of art. Featuring a dusky pink canopy, the design also features an array of gorgeous gold chain details and of course our iconic YOU LUCKYLUCKY THING charm. Hand drawn by local illustrator Bridget Daulby, the concept for the chains was for them to marry together the golden chain detail with another accessory, the BLUNT, to create a little piece of beautif ..read more

Every Mother’s day we celebrate those who love and nurture, and we acknowledge those who long to be a Mother and those whos babies didn’t make it earth-side. Through this year’s community casting call we are honored to share the story of Josy who is a ‘childless’ mother. We were struck by her story of heartbreak, grit and a yearning we know many of our community share on Mother’s day and beyond. In her own words she shared with us: “I still count myself as a Mother even though I don’t have a physical earth side baby right now. The infertility gig is long and lonely and Mother’s Day can be a ..read more

Nurturing, guiding and caring for children runs in the family, both Samantha and Annie are teachers, which comes as no surprise when you meet them. Both women have a sense of warmth that reminds you of your favourite primary school teacher. Following in her Mother’s footsteps, Samantha teaches classes of funny, sweet and rambunctious 5 & 6 year olds. Unlike her mother, Samantha has the opportunity to harness technology as a teaching tool in a way that wasn’t possible for previous generations of teachers.  Using TikTok, Samantha is able to share what inspires her, in the hope that it ..read more

Meet the creative duo behind the beautiful florals you’ve been seeing in our Mother's Day campaign. We enlisted the help of our friends Michele and Ainsley, the creative Mother Daughter duo from Floral Centric. From their Mt Eden studio they create florals for weddings, extra special events, photoshoots and editorial. Upon entering their studio, you’re met with a wall of books, plants, candles, cushions, prints and a myriad of vessels and plinths waiting to be adorned with florals at the next event. Their take on floristry has a contemporary flare, combining their beautiful florals with hand ..read more

Near or far, a mother's love is unwavering….transcending boarders, boundaries and timezones. Sophie understands this more than some; New Zealand became her home when she was just 3 years old. Moving from South Korea with her family, Auckland became her home, until the GFC turned her family life on its head.  After this monumental change, Sophie learnt to navigate life solo. Her chosen family became her support network and knowing she had friends who would show up for her kept her going. Sophie shared her story and opened up about what she inherited from her mother, who she turns to for s ..read more

If you haven’t heard of Lisa, all we can say is, you’re missing out. Her witty videos (a commentary on day-to-day life) are some of the funniest, laugh out loud videos to appear in your Instagram or TikTok feed. Using her natural ability to find the funny side of the challenges of family life; raising kids, getting through chores and starting a business all while keeping that spark in your relationship well and truly lit make her videos not only funny but oh-so relatable. Her sharp wit and sense of humour is second to none.  Crediting her mum, aunties, cousins and friends for her se ..read more