Aotearoa fashion’s biggest event is back for 2023. NZ Fashion Week will return to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre on August 29, following a three-year break filled with cancellations and uncertainty. What you can expect this year A redesigned and reimagined event will give fashion lovers the opportunity to experience the […]
Your choice; a new monarch or new Prada Caffè at Harrods in London? Well too bad, you get both. Haute Couture neither starts nor ends at fashion. It’s a lifestyle, an exclusive experience just for you. What could embody this more than food and the places we indulge it? Prada’s […]
Best Foot Forward Creative Director Sarah Street has amplified her voice in the local footwear market with a captivating exploration into proportion and balance with her latest collection from Bronwyn. Collection Four is a meticulously curated release of minimalist pieces focusing on boots alongside flats, marking the brand’s first foray […]
While McDonald’s has never really had much traction in the fashion scene, that shouldn’t stop them from becoming inspiration for the industry anyway. Some of the biggest names in fashion have already done just that. In 2021 Louis Vuitton, released a leather monogrammed pizza box. Although it was destined to […]
Found Treasures Discover the beauty of fluidity with Found Treasure’s fine jewellery collection, masterfully crafted by Auckland-based jeweller Naomi Lewis, including the Tidal collection, featuring organically-shaped pieces inspired by the ocean’s ebb and flow, or the Paua Shell, a precious bronze casting that can be used to hold small treasures […]
COLAB COOL wo powerhouses of New Zealand fashion have come together to give us all the footwear collaboration we never knew we needed. Kate Sylverster and Mi Piaci have just released the ultimate summer shoes in their sophisticated and strong capsule collection. The Aida pump features a cylindrical offset heel […]
Sisterly Style Much loved Wellington-based leather goods brand Yu Mei, has revealed their Autumn ‘22, The Seven Sisters. Embodied in seven key styles for the season, “Seven Sisters’’ introduces us to seven characters who share a forward-thinking approach to life. While each have distinctly unique and alluring personalities, they complement […]
M2woman’s Fashion News will keep up to date with all the latest news and trends in the fashion world. Finding Beauty Within Finding beauty and colour in the unexpected, partnered with Deadly Ponies’ deep well of creativity and extraordinary craftsmanship brings us their three-part Spring Summer ‘21 collection. Inspired […]
Stay on trend with the M2woman fashion news. ‘W’ for ‘Women’ Working Style, a trusted menswear brand and a staple in the NZ sartorial scene have finally tapped into their feminine side with W by Working Style. Their latest offering is a shopping experience that’s personal, unique, and sustainable to […]
Keep up to date with all the latest fashion news and trends. Pop Art While we all know the practicality and timelessness of having a classic style bag as a go-to piece of arm candy, having an eccentric accessory with your outfit can add an air of intrigue and interest […]
After a year that was rather devoid of red carpet fashion shows, this year’s Oscars was a nice return (if a little off kilter) to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood awards ceremonies. The diverse list of nominees reflected the progressive social change 2020 bought the world, and while there […]
Yu Mei Summer The Wellington leather goods brand, Yu Mei, has released their Summer collection, Still Water Runs Deep, including a range of colour and detail that serve sophistication in simplification. The brand is known for maintaining a clean aesthetic and creates their products from deer skin, a byproduct of […]
Those who have been to the Italian region of Puglia will have their memories forever seared with images of historic towns, the azure colour of the water at the sandy beaches, olive orchards and the divine food made from the fresh local produce. Considered one of Italy’s crowning jewels, Puglia’s […]
Since humankind first looked up at the stars and wondered what on earth it all means and where do we fit into all, we seem to have had a fascination with space. This has, of course, been fuelled by a steady supply of science fiction over the years, but reality […]
Amidst the endless plethora of new drinks coming out of the cocktail movement, there is good reason why we keep coming back to time-honoured classics such as the Old Fashioned – suave, smooth simplicity being key in the case of the Grandfather of the modern cocktail. Mount Gay Rum has […]
For fashion lovers out and around Auckland, there is nothing better than being close to the action and having a stylish place to go back to at the end of the day. SO/ Auckland has kicked off their fashion package for sartorially-minded individuals or duos that want a two-day getaway. […]
Natasha Ovely is the founder and designer of the contemporary fashion brand, Starving Artists Fund. She created the brand in 2018 and champions an ethically, socially and environmentally conscious approach to clothing. Ovely’s gender neutral creations explore a medley of uncommon fabrics, distinctive construction and bold cut outs. On her […]
For a brand as iconic and integral to the world of fashion as Louis Vuitton is, we expect this prestige to be reflected in their flagship stores. And with the recent opening of their Maison Seoul store, the brand has definitely impressed. Designed by architects Frank Gehry and Peter Marino,...
When one thinks of haute couture, the divine houses of luxury French fashion may spring to mind. Icons such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, and of course, Dior. With over 72 years of fashion history, you can only begin to imagine how immense the couture archive of the Dior […]
Keep up to date with all the latest trends and news in the fashion world. Shop Girl The works of over 30 up and coming female designers and creators are being featured in the Wellington pop-up shop, Smashed Avocados. Aiming to prove wrong the idea that not all women can […]
International Outlook While living in little old, bottom-of-the-world-New Zealand can be great at times, our isolation often means we miss out on fashion brands that don’t venture down this end of the world. Luckily for Kiwi fashionistas, designer fashion store Superette has just opened a new location, stocking hard-to-find luxe […]
A modern day Cinderella story following Chinese designer Guo Pei as she chases her dream into the world of Haute Couture, Yellow is Forbidden is a documentary from New Zealander Pietra Brettkelly capturing Guo as she makes her debut on the international scene. In cinemas November 1. Baby Mama’s Club […]
While all fashion adoring eyes are on the Cruise 2019 shows, let your eyes peruse this special print issue by Business of Fashion to discover the power players in todays luxury fashion universe. From social media influencers to designers and executives, this guide will detail the factors influencing the next...
Minimalism is continuing to dominate the fashion world and has permeated most fast fashion chains. Pushing back against fast, generic design, Australian ready-to-wear brand, Acler, is perhaps the premier example of deliberate fashion. Co-designers Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto take design back to its “tactile roots”, drafting all their pieces...
New Zealand’s Young Innovator of the year of 2017, Samantha Jones is CEO of Little Yellow Bird. The fashion brand creates workwear whilst carefully monitoring the supply chain, proving that “good ethics doesn’t have to come at the expense of profits”. In the past year alone, Little Yellow Bird has...
Call it delaying the inevitable, but we can’t seem to let go of any burst of warmth and colour. The vibrant, whimsical illustrated handbag and silk scarf from Christian Dior may just do the trick of injecting sunny, positive vibes into the dreariest of winter days. Styling By Juvena Worsfold...
Keep up to date with all the latest trends and news in the fashion world. 90s Child The ‘90s have had a major impact on fashion over the last four years – from baby doll dresses and band tees to tattoo chokers and oversized plaid shirts, there’s something very grungy...
Season two of the popular VICELAND show States Of Undress is here and as part of VICELAND’s Women’s Week broadcast on SKY now is the perfect time to get your fashion fix. Follow host Hailey Gates around the world and learn about how fashion influences and reflects different cultures, religions […]
Whether you’re aware of it or not, every single day we all participate in the fashion world. We make decisions about what we want to wear based on the way we want to present ourselves, what the weather might be like and for what we’re doing throughout the day. Fashion […]
When television focuses on fashion we’re usually used to seeing runway models and avant-garde red carpet looks which is part of why VICELAND’s States of Undress is so refreshing. Model/actor/journalist Hailey Gates guides us through countries like Mexico, France and Romania to document the difference in fashion around the globe and the […]
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand have just announced iconic fashion label Zambesi will be the brand’s designer for NZ Fashion Week 2017. The ‘Mercedes-Benz presents’ accolade Mercedes-Benz have been an elite partner of NZ Fashion Week for the last four years. The brand support over 60 fashion platforms around the world. The...
Warm weather is just around the corner – time to dust off the sun hats and bring those summer heels out from the back of the wardrobe. See our pick of the summer fashion essentials you’ll want to get hold of before beach season hits. For more summer fashion, pick...
In a corner of South Africa shortly after the Boer War a small mining operation owned by one Thomas Cullinan has just come to a halt. The year is 1905 and just a little over 5 metres underground the world’s largest diamond has just been unearthed. At 3,106 carats and […]
Couture jewellery brand Silk & Steel is celebrating it’s 15th birthday, and it’s doing it in style with it’s Golden Hour collection. Way back in 2010 we spoke to Sarah Cotterall about her then brand new business that was taking the runway by storm. We caught up with her recently […]
New Zealand’s textile and fashion industry is an unsung hero of our economy. They collectively add $7.8 billion to the economy in 2023 which accounts for 1.9% of our GDP. Oh and the garments we make here look pretty good too. With the likes of allbirds we have some of […]
Bared Footwear has been kicking since 2008 and has slowly spread from it’s home base in Melbourne to New York, and now here in Auckland. The brands CEO Anna Baird took an unconventional journey from being a practicing podiatrist to successful entrepreneur after seeing a gap in the market for […]
BMW Engineer Stella Clarke is revolutionising the way we think about car design. M2woman was fortunate enough to be invited to an event at Auckland’s Britomart Hotel to meet her. Growing up and studying in Australia with much time spent in New Zealand, she’s now based in Germany, having worked […]
Emily is also touring from the French Alps to the piazzas of Rome, which gives us the itch to turn on roaming data, and explore ourselves. Here’s our topic French picks once you leave the capital, romance and drama not included. NICE Nice has attracted artists for centuries and it’s […]
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Sydney Sweeney is certainly a lot of things. A phenomenal actor, for starters. Charismatic, caring and kind—her gentle character shines through in any interview she’s in. Naturally beautiful. A fashion icon. A calming aura about her. Warm, highly-driven and a bundle of high-energy, like a battery. Whenever you see her […]
Meet Redan, the underdog slow fashion label that’s tailoring dreams for those of us who’ve been perpetually overlooked by the statuesque standards of the fashion industry—yes, the petite powerhouses. Photographer Sasha Freemind @sashafreemind | Model Rebeca La Haine @rebecalahaine Finding pants when you’re 5’4” or under usually involves a tragic […]
