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The Cold light of day

Today it finally happened; I stepped out of the office at 5.30pm and it felt like 7.30 pm.  The air felt chilly and the sun had all but called it a day.  I can’t complain about having a bit of a lie-in in the morning but there was a predictable sadness in knowing my summer resolutions would have to be shelved for another year.       

‘Kagi for Kids’ - fashion with a heart!

Turquoise has long been a symbol of friendship, strength and protection, so it is fitting that a new campaign is using the magic of these stones to support children living with cancer.

Warm, right down to your underwear!

The New Zealand-based merino specialist Icebreaker’s range of luxuriously soft underwear for men and women includes anything and everything from camisoles, tanks, bras, hipkinis, hot pants and boxers to briefs, leggings, short sleeve tops and long sleeve tops. Seriously – EVERYTHING!       

Highlights from L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2013

Leather tore up the runway at this year’s L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival but be warned as attitude is this seasons must have accessory! FashioNZ Melbourne-based correspondent Craig Lawson reports.

Wonderful Wellington Fashion Week, FashioNZ loves Briarwood, Win a gorgeous handbag from Mooi!

From the Editor: 9 April 2013

Last week was Wellington Fashion Week and what an amazing event it appeared to be. Unfortunately, I could not make it down there but I was kept up to date with everything that was happening. Everyone seemed to be having a super time enjoying all the New Zealand designers on show as well as taking the capital by storm. And although I couldn’t make it, FashioNZ has been lucky enough...

Wardrobe essential: The plain white tee, Style File: Nicky Cameron from Mondegreen, Your chance to WIN a $250 wardrobe each from UK retailer Next!

From the Editor: 2 April 2013

I hope you all had a great Easter Break, four days' break is such a tease that I was off to a bit of a slow start this morning. But the more I think about it, the more I've found over the past few weeks that it's really, really tough to get out of bed in the morning. When that dreaded sqwark of the alarm goes off I can’t believe how dark it is outside. My body actually goes into a...

Style File: Nicky Cameron from Mondegreen

Mondegreen is a lifestyle brand that offers beautiful, unique clothing suitable for everyday wear. It is cleverly complemented with useful design objects for the home. 

The Plain White Tee

There is so much to consider when shopping for the Plain White Tee. Do you go crew neck or v-neck?  

Military Chic is in, FashioNZ loves...Kagi Forces of Nature, Win $100 to spend at Hannah's!

From the Editor: 26 March 2013

There's a big colour trend coming through this winter which, I have to say, I'm quickly warming too and, which, no doubt I'll be wearing in the not too distant future. After leaving school I swore I’d never wear the colour burgundy again, so as not to be reminded of the scratchy woollen blazer I wore everyday during my high school years. When I left, I was very grateful that for many...

One Trend: Burgundy

With this unexpectedly warm weather, this year autumn is all about capsule trends.

Fine fashion and food with Trelise Cooper & Kylee Davis

Three iconic New Zealand labels - Trelise Cooper, Trelise Cooper Boardroom and Kylee Davis - will offer a snapshot of their Autumn/Winter 2013 collections next month as part of a Designer Showcase Luncheon taking place at the luxurious Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. 

Why you want to be in Madonna's Shoes, Label love: Workshop and Helen Cherry winter 2013, Win 1 of 2 LEE 'Back in Black' denim packs!