Fashion

Auckland is pulling out all the stops this month. Here’s what’s on in Auckland this week, this month, and this year. 

Pampering yourself doesn’t come much better than a sleek set of nails. 

Whether you love getting amongst the arts or prefer to eat your way around town, Ōtautahi’s got something for you. Here are the best events happening in Christchurch in 2025. 

A bunch of workshops have popped up all over Auckland with every kind of class imaginable.

Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe. 

There’s no getting around the fact that The Good Life requires something to live that good life on (aka a planet) but climate anxiety really knocks the dopamine out of a cheeky add to cart. 

It’s all about choosing brands based on our own values—not just the dollar value of a product.

In the season known to wreak havoc on your skin and beauty rituals, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Here are the holy-grailers to do the heavy lifting for your face, hair and body.

Popping that pretty question can be a nerve-racking time—we get that. What should be a piece of cake, however, is picking out that sparkling little something to seal the deal with. Here’s your definitive list of the best places to shop for engagement rings in New Zealand.

If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction, op shopping—is f**kin’ awesome.

Upgrade everything from picnic dates to love-making with these great gifts.

Summer is finally here and we couldn’t be more ready to frolic in the waves and relax on the beach. We’ve looked high and low to find the most sustainable swimwear labels around, that are ocean-friendly and will have you feeling great all summer long.

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

We’ve rounded up the best of the best costume shops in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and online so you can dive straight into bringing your fantasy (or worst nightmare) to life and take out that costume competition. 

When it comes to finding beautiful gems, trinkets, and treasures, look no further than New Zealand’s best jewellers. From a little to-me-from-me piece to finding the ring for your loved one, there’s a shiny keepsake waiting to be uncovered. 

From statement earrings and sleep-supporting tea to illuminating skincare and cosy knitwear, shop our thoughtfully curated list of Mother's Day gifts.

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way better for the environment than their predecessors. We've filled our list with some of the lesser-known brands, so you can support small business while you build your more sustainable life.

Make more conscious gifting decisions this Christmas.

Special events call for extra special outfits. Luckily for us, there are heaps of fancy dress hire shops across New Zealand to help us get our glam on. 

Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The most frightful night of the year approaches—it’s time to get spooky with these actually good Halloween costume ideas. 

In recent times there’s been a welcome shift in tides to bring style and sustainability together thanks to some clever brands adopting planet-savvy changes. 

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

Game Of Thrones might be done and dusted but winter is coming (again) so it’s time to level up your wardrobe. To help you out we’ve hunted high and low for knitwear that delivers on warmth, supports conscious local and international brands and is kind to the environment.  

After two-ish years of sweatpants (mostly) all day every day, the ‘home couture’ game is strong but sweats and sand don’t mix so we went looking for the best dresses to salute the sun in this summer.

From Yeezy to New Balance and Nike, these are kicks that rocked 2021. 

If you’ve been on the decluttering bandwagon lately, here’s how to shift your stuff and make bank on online marketplaces.

Face masks are now essential wear for all New Zealanders.

If Macklemore taught us anything during his brief but incontestable reign over the radio, it’s that thrift shopping—correction, op shopping—is f**kin’ awesome.

Back for the second year running, TheMarket’s mega birthday sale spree is here. This time around there are, quite literally, hundreds of thousands of deals to shop across the week-long event—so listen up.

NZ’s streetwear scene is soon to gain infinitely more kudos with the announcement that exclusive Aussie retailer Culture Kings is opening the country’s first store in Auckland.

EveryHuman is the only marketplace in Australia and New Zealand bringing together the best adaptive fashion brands from around the globe, allowing people with disabilities to look and feel their best.

If you haven’t yet binged Netflix’s newest historical-romance, Shonda Rhimes' adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novels Bridgerton, (seriously, what have you been doing instead!?)—you might be confused by the sudden collective obsession with Regency-era style. 

We learned a lot of things in 2020. So. Many. Things. One of those things is that a crushing, crippling global pandemic can’t stop, won’t stop the fast-paced sneaker release market. Oh no, in spite of all its downsides, 2020 birthed a lot of new sneakers.

From 10am on Saturday 19 December, Wellingtonians will be able to get their hands on the famous yellow-stitched boots at the brand new Dr Martens flagship store on Cuba Street.

We've found the very best parties in Auckland to watch the Melbourne Cup Races that could rival front row at Flemington Racecourse itself. Book your tickets and get betting, Cup Day is going to go off.

Cariuma is the on-the-up sustainable label that has been making big waves in the sneaker world this year for its comfortable, minimalist kicks with major eco-friendly credentials. 

We’ve ditched single use coffee cups, switched to stainless steel straws and now we’re turning our attention to our wardrobes. And considering it takes close to 8,000 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, it’s no wonder so many fashion brands are taking a closer look at their practices, ditching fast fashion and taking a more considered approach to clothes. 

Devour a new Magnum Ruby ice cream while having your nails done in spring’s hottest shades.

The legends over at The Iconic have our backs, because they’ve extended their massive 25% sale, which rakes in almost everything on site, until midnight on Sunday 23 August—giving you the whole weekend damn to peruse, because no one likes to rush these things.

Follow a few of these gems to fill up your feed with sustainable, original and drool-worthy fashion. 

And the range doesn’t stop at kicks.

Unlike other sneaker-streetwear collabs, rather than only producing a pair of limited-edition kicks to covet and shop, this creative meeting-of-the-minds is more about sharing design know-how in the name of sustainability, and skilling up in all things DIY-style in the era of iso.

As far as sustainable fashion goes, activewear seems to be the category most regularly pushing boundaries in the quest for earth-friendly fashion. Because your next sweat sesh shouldn’t have to cost the earth—here are five of our favourite sustainable activewear labels. 

With nothing but wintery weather ahead of us, here’s what I’m shopping for to embrace the big chill, indoors and out. 

A group of leading designers, retailers and businesses are uniting to host a one-night-only, online shopping night on Thursday May 14 in an effort to lend a boost to the local fashion industry.

We've said goodbye to plastic bags, now move on to bigger and better things with these Earth-friendly online stores. With everything from reusable shopping bags to cruelty-free beauty, you'll be able to shop with sustainability in mind with this list of environmentally-conscious stores.

If last weekend was anything to go by, it's time to face the hard truth that winter is most definitely on its way.  With lockdown due to continue for a wee while yet, we've put together the ultimate list of winter warmers you can get delivered to your door.

There is one group of Kiwis feeling the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic a lot harder—our local business owners. 

Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, we’re staring down the barrel of potential periods of self-isolation—so why not earn a little extra dough in between Netflix binges? We’ve rounded up all the ways you can earn money online.

In some highly exciting news just announced this morning—much-loved fashion store Cos will be opening their first store in NZ, in the brand-spanking new Westfield Newmarket in Auckland this coming March. 

The Danish are kind of like the French-just as effortlessly stylish but with more colour, weirder accents and blonde hair of course. Shopping around Copenhagen’s cobbled streets is the easiest way we can think of to achieving that level of cool.

A very distinctive symbol of rebellion and disaffected youth is about to open its first-ever retail store in Auckland on Thursday and we are here for it.

Who (and what) defined fashion in the 2010s? In a decade of style driven by Instagram, and a time in which the fashion industry is on the precipice of great (necessary) change, who dared us to drive our wardrobes to new heights, to expect a better, more inclusive vision from fashion brands and style mags, and to embrace sustainability, playfulness and irreverence head to toe?

Fancy getting inked? Why not do it for a good cause at Ink Me at QT. Oh, and did we mention celebrity tattooist Lauren Winzer? She’ll be there.

Stumped on what to wear to your next job interview? We asked Deadly Ponies, Song for the Mute, Sans Beast and NIQUE to be your workwear stylists. 

We’re pretty into the latest style meets tech drop: a classic denim trucker jacket created by Levi’s and Google—it answers calls, finds your phone and plays your favourite songs. 

From casual day dates to the more formal evening affairs, read on for the most romantic things to do in Dunedin. 

With The World Of Wearable Art (WOW) exhibition just around the corner, Auckland finalist Ian Bernhard is gearing up to send his daring designs out on the stage. We had a chat with Ian about what inspires him, his design journey, and all things WOW.

Timberland are launching an exciting and serious #throwback collaboration today. Get ready for Spongebob X Timberland.

With sustainability as the theme at NZFW this year, both familiar favourites and brand new labels took to the runway with thoughtful and responsibly-made collections. 

As the days become warmer and the nights longer, there’s officially no excuse for you to stay at home.

New Zealand has a strong history of raising major, earth-shattering fashion talent. In honour of New Zealand Fashion Week this week, here are six of the best under the radar designers you need to get to know.

From concept stores to luxury multi-brand retailers, here are the best boutiques in Wellington to find a unique addition to your wardrobe or a memento of a Wellingtonian getaway. Get ready to pop those tags. 

​In an age of online shopping, shifting through a beautiful boutique is more special than ever. Lucky for you, Hamilton is home to a delectable selection of fashion boutiques stocking your favourite New Zealand and international designers.

Starring on the first ever New Zealand version of international smash hit fashion designer show Project Runway, Benjamin Alexander’s serious dedication to the world of fashion was evident right from the start. We caught up with Benjamin Alexander ahead of his much-anticipated show at NZFW this year. 

NZ Fashion Week is back in town fellow fashion lovers—and we’ve got the inside scoop on what this iconic event is bringing to the sartorial scene this year. 

Finding quality second hand clothes that won’t break the bank involves a bit of effort, so we’re here to help you discover the very best thrift and op shops Christchurch has to offer.

We caught up with Natalie Procter ahead of her show at NZFW '19 to talk setting up your own business, teleportation and her life-changing trip to India.

In an offer you simply can’t refuse, PUMA has upped the ante on style inspiration with a collab that takes on a cinematic classic.

Get excited New Zealand because Urban List NZ have the world exclusive first look at Cardi B rocking Reebok’s latest Meet You There collection. You're welcome.

Get ready to pop some tags and swipe that credit card, here are the best vintage stores in Wellington for all your thrifting needs and desires. 

Get those credit cards at the ready, Superette have just opened a surplus store on the shore.

Whether you’re looking for that one-off piece or the trendiest, must-have item of the season, we’ve scoured the racks to bring you all the must-visit boutiques in Christchurch.

We caught up With Holly Norman ahead of Fashion Week to talk art, sustainability and the best part of being your own boss.

Heads up good people, Allbirds are opening their first retail store in New Zealand next week.

Thrift store, op-shop, charity store… whatever you know it by, Hamilton is home to a plethora of second-hand stores. There’s nothing more satisfying than scouring through racks of pre-loved clothing to discover, like, the coolest vintage jacket, ever—just ask Macklemore.

Thank God for the athleisure trend, so much more room for bottomless brunch in yoga pants or trackies. Whether you’re actually working out in it or not, if you’re gonna wear your workout gear all the time, it may as well be nice.

Foodies and shopaholics rejoice, the wait is finally over.

To celebrate the iconic girl-cat’s 45th birthday. 

 Designed by Parsons BFA fashion grad, Marissa Petteruti—it's all about uniform dressing, organic cotton and detachable sleeves for maximum fashion impact, low environmental footprint. 

It is a pretty big capsule—expect t-shirts, denim, sweaters and hoodies.