As the Year of the Snake slithers into view, Partridge Jewellers has unveiled a trio of exquisite serpentine creations that might just change your opinion of snakes. Instead of making your skin crawl, these stunning designs are perfect for adorning your neck with elegance. Designed by their in-house duo, Janet […]
If you’ve ever thought, “I should become the kind of person who goes to the opera,” but didn’t know where to start—Mandarin Oriental, New York, has just the ticket. Their Metropolitan Opera VIP Experience is basically a cheat sheet for looking sophisticated without breaking a sweat. You’ll spend two nights […]
The Better Betty Betty is a the new protein bar brand made with 100% natural ingredients to deliver steady energy without the crash. Low in sugar, keto-friendly, gluten-free, high in fiber with zinc and probiotics, these plant-based bars deliver nutrition for every modern woman on the go. Something Is Brewing […]
These days you can create a pretty magical world with an AI prompt but there will never be a substitute for the real thing, no matter how much we might take it for granted. The annual Oceania Nature Photo Contest by The Nature Conservancy is a reminder of the magic, […]
New Zealand’s very own Rosé was spotted in PUMA’s latest campaign for their new drop of Speedcats. Under the desert sun, Rosé’s journey begins in the “Black” Speedcat, paired with a sleek silver racing jacket, as she sets off on her wild ride. Traveling through open highways and distant mountains, […]
Inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada, Milan we got our first look at the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 Womenswear fashion show. The theme this time was the Infinite Present. We exist in an era of extreme information, immersed in a constant stream of content. Our consumption of the infinite panorama offered […]
If this summer heat we’ve been sweating through hasn’t brought to mind deserts then the Deadly Ponies Resort ‘24 collection ‘Stucco’ definitely will. It’s designed to transport customers to Cuadra San Cristóbal, a residence and equestrian estate near Mexico City. Built-in the 1960s, the complex is a striking example of […]
R.M. Williams is embracing the spirit of summer with a stylish new collection that combines practicality and flair. The range features a variety of warm-weather footwear, designed for comfort and durability, alongside lightweight apparel perfect for those sun-filled days. To complete the look, the collection also includes adventure-ready accessories, ensuring […]
The Sydney-Based Women’s label LEO LIN is coming out of summer swinging with their new collection of Downtown looks. Midi Dresses, blazers, and butterfly sleeves nail their iconic sense of ‘Modernistic nostalgia’ where the past and the present effortlessly meld together. The new collection will be available from 1 April. […]
Australian Actress Samara Weaving has been on both sides of the knife when it comes to horror movies, be it a blood cultist in 2017s The Babysitter, or one of the first heads to roll in Scream VI, she knows her way around a horror movie. Weaving has also starred […]
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as their Colour of the Year! This warming, rich brown is described as “nurturing us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort”—and we can see why. Mocha Mousse brings […]
The Macallan Harmony Collection Guardian Oak isn’t just a whisky—it’s what you might call “an experience.” You know the kind: it’s not just a bottle on the shelf, but a story, a performance, and maybe even a ticket to an event you didn’t know you’d signed up for. This time, […]
Disney’s Snow White The live action romp continues with this remake of a classic. Rachel Zegler steps into the title role while Gal Gadot stars as the Evil Queen. Apart from buckets of CGI dwarves I’m going to have to suspend my belief that Gadot is only the second fairest […]
“In those moments when we don’t think we’re smart enough or pretty enough, or skinny enough or successful enough, or basically just not enough. I had a woman say to me, ‘Just know, you will never be enough. But you can know the value of your worth if you just […]
Rita Ora Completely slays in red at the D23 event, her dress reminiscent of her role as the Queen of Hearts in the musical Descedants: The Rise of Red. While the film itself led to a less than delightful critical reception, viewers still found Rita a high point in the […]
On their triumphant march around the world the cast of Deadpool and Wolverine took some time in Brazil where Emma Corrin got a chance to look statuesque in front of Christ the Redeemer. Emma Corrin can slink into any role and inhabit it. It took me far too long to […]
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 […]
Actress Camila Mendes, Sadie Sink and Cailee Spaeny were all spotted at the 2024 Venice Film Festival sporting some serious Bulgari looks. Here’s the breakdown of their ensemble 1. 357918, Earrings B.zero1 Yellow Gold 750 18K 10,0 grs 132 Round Mounted Setting Pave 0,27 cts 2. 274137, High Jewellery Monete […]
Whether you’re a lawyer storming up office stairs or a girl about town dancing until sunrise, Know Thyself is a state of mind, not a destination. An ode to the 1980s unstructured suit, this collection of relaxed suiting sees sassy additions such as a cinched halter waistcoat and button-adorned miniskirt […]
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 […]
Back in 1985 Levi’s ran an ad dubbed “launderette” starring heartthrob Nick Kamen. It was a simple premise: get a good looking guy to strip to his briefs, chuck his Levi’s 501’s jeans in the washer, and then chill out as various customers at the laundromat thirst after him. Almost […]
2021 Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Gina Moseley exploring a huge cave inside Dachstein Mammuthöhle, an enormous cavern in the Austrian Alps. © Rolex/Robbie Shone There’s a lot of important science to be done out there. In every corner of the globe there are adventurers and scientists roughing it in […]
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably seen those dreamy Instagram shots of turquoise lagoons and thought, “There’s no way it looks like that in real life.” But guess what? It does. Tahiti isn’t just photogenic—it’s show-stopping, jaw-dropping, and soul-stirring. This is where you go when you’re fed up with work emails, […]
Like an organic abstract piece of sculpture in its own right, The Hampi Art Labs, crafted by Mumbai-based Sameep Padora & Associates is a fitting home for its artist residents. The artist residency and exhibition space, located in Toranagallu, Karnataka, Southern India, draws its inspiration from the history of the […]
We Live In Time Oscar-nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield get to let loose and do their british accents at each other as this romcom spanning a decade follows their romance and life together. If you don’t mind a whole pile of spoilers the trailer alone will probably bring you […]
Flatpack furniture offers us the dream that you really can receive an entire desk or set of drawers that has slightly more structural integrity than the box it came packed in. Why buy something second hand when you can make something that looks secondhand once you’re done making it? The […]
When it comes to penthouses, everyone likes to throw around phrases like “pinnacle of luxury” or “epitome of sophistication.” But let’s be honest—no one really wants to live in a marketing brochure. Luckily, Augustus Park in Parnell isn’t playing that game. Developed by Safari Group (aka the people who actually […]
Once upon a time I had to travel all the way to Sydney to acquire Lindt hot chocolate as a gift to win the heart of my partner. Now Aucklanders need only drive… Pretty much the entire way to the airport to visit Chocolate Mecca. Located at the brand new […]
On what appears to be a stereotypically overcast day in the port city of Bristol, people are gathering from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate something they have all in common. In a time that sees people increasingly more fractured from one another, everyone can agree on at least […]
It’s not often the events of real life conspire to make a TV show release early. But in the case of Emily In Paris on Netflix shooting schedules had to be pushed forward so a certain little sporting event wouldn’t get in the way of filming. Seasons normally begin in […]
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 […]
At the recent Watches & Wonders 2024 Van Cleef & Arpels celebrated the spectacle of the stars with two new editions of their Lady Arpels Jour Nuit watch, first introduced in 2008. The two new models come in 33 and 38mm models and took three years to design and build. […]
The critically acclaimed Chinese Sci-fi that people have literally been dying to make has finally arrived for western audiences via Netflix. While the story is almost too big to truly fit the TV format satisfyingly, one part everybody can agree on is the performances of the stellar cast. Jess Hong […]
Olga Kharlan is indisputably one of the biggest names in fencing, and a hero in Ukraine’s young post soviet sporting world. She’s been Women’s number #1 ranked player across five years and is a four-time individual women’s world sabre champion, and a four-time Olympic medalist. She’s hoping to add another […]
We’re plunging into winter and leaving the award season long way behind us But let us take a moment to appreciate the best Chanel’s brand ambassadors had to offer us at the Hollywood Hotel’s Polo Lounge for the Annual Pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch. Actress Alexandra SHIPP […]
Bulgari Global Ambassador, Zendaya shines in a magnificent Bulgari High Jewellery necklace, while attending the Dune: Part Two Red Carpet Premiere in London. Milan, Italy At the Milan photocall for the Challengers release Zendaya chose for the day a white gold B.zero1 look, while for the premiere she wore a […]
As the co-founder of iconic beauty brands MONDAY Haircare, Osāna Naturals and Châlon Paris, Jaimee Lupton has shaken the market and made a name for herself both here and overseas. MONDAY is available in 37 countries and is now considered New Zealand’s biggest beauty brand ever. Recently she and her […]
Usually these images feel like a celebration of the individual stories unspooling across the world, a sliver of someone’s life captured and memorialised. This year that feels somewhat trite as the winning image from the 2024 World Press Photo Contest comes from Routers photojournalist Mohammed Salem, a Palestinian reporter in […]
