Are you considering going zero-waste but think it’s impossible without a whole lot of compromise? If you take pointers from our list, you’ll soon find out that living with less waste is doable with a few adjustments to your lifestyle and some creativity. Although generating absolutely zero trash is rather […]
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. And with it inevitably comes the juxtaposition of the past and present. For fashion designer Claudia Li, her eponymous brand’s latest Fall Winter 2022 collection titled “Once upon a time…” is a poignant trip down memory lane, drawing on her Chinese heritage, memories of ancient […]
In the heart of Paris, the city of love, fashion house Balenciaga is renovating its store, connecting its storied past with its auspicious future. The new store is about to become a fashion mecca for all things Balenciaga, offering haute couture creations of clothing, accessories, and exceptional objects. As is […]
Get lost in a good book this Summer with M2woman’s ultimate reading list. Love Objects by Emily Maguire, Allen & Unwin, $24.99 Love Objects is the sixth novel from Stella Prize-shortlisted author of An Isolated Incident, Emily Maguire, promising a witty, observant and deeply compassionate story about the complexity of […]
Role models are such powerful figures in any female’s life. A strong mother, for example, who stands up for their children, uncompromisingly loyal. A global leader, making a difference around the world, using their voice to tackle change and real-world problems. An actor, appearing in blockbuster films, that uses their […]
The beach may seem like an obvious source of inspiration for a Spring Summer collection. Sun, sand and bare skin are the very things our minds jump to when the warmer months begin to peak through the grey clouds of winter. But when you consider the collection is from British […]
Living (quite literally) in the shadows till rather recently, the fungi kingdom is having its moment in the spotlight. As the world goes mushroom mad over the power of the shroom, inject little motifs and elements throughout your home for a look both chic and psychedelic. Style Tip. Try incorporating […]
What’s our working from home policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of […]
Photographer Leeroy Te Hira @leeroy.t | Stylist Tara Riddell | MU/Hair Annabel Barton | Clothing c/o Poepke Sydney Australia and Chelsea’s own Jewellery Chelsea’s own Chelsea Winstanley has enough film awards and accolades for one individual lifetime. Her work as a producer and director has earned her an Academy Award […]
What’s our WFH policy? Are we losing productivity by not having people in the office? Can I still have some days where I log into Zoom in my pyjamas? Yes, there are a lot of questions for employees and employers at the moment about navigating the future of work. And […]
Catch a wave of good vibes and bring the relaxed surf aesthetic into a living space. Honing in on natural resin, cane and oceanic elements with touches of SoCal cool, create a feeling of summer ease in the depths of winter. 1. Resene Cararra, $4.90 from Resene ColorShops | 2. […]
Get your fix of winter greens with pieces that bring the outdoors in. Polish up your green thumb with practical yet stylish planting solutions, whilst nostalgic crop motifs embrace a harvesting spirit. Style Tip: Indoor planters and greenhouses are a creative alternative when short of outdoor gardening space. Header Image […]
In case you’ve been having Bridgerton withdrawals, might we suggest a dose of Regency whimsy for the home? We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite pieces that even Lady Whistledown would approve of. Header Image by the ‘Camelia’ Wallpaper by Cole and Son, from $384 per roll at Allium […]
Make a bold statement with an assortment of anatomically inspired objects. Be it through abstract figures, playful hand gestures or a stylised visage, inject some tongue-in-cheek into the home. Header Image of the ‘Academie’ Wallpaper by Casadeco, available at James Dunlop Textiles. 1. Resene Tsunami, $4.90 from Resene ColorShops | […]
The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood. That’s what first-time builders Terri and Sam discovered when, along with the Box™ team, they started the process of conceptualising a new design and -build in Auckland’s […]
I’m slightly conflicted about our celebration of celebrity. Yes, I know I am possibly in the wrong industry. I think that innate human tendency to reference our worth and success against others can not only detract us from the wonderful gift that each day is (I didn’t mean for that […]
Paris is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of romance, buttery pastry and gorgeous architecture. Most importantly, it is known for being the home of couture and luxury fashion house Dior has just given us yet another reason to book a flight over. […]
I don’t know about you, but I struggle to cast my mind back to a time when Rihanna didn’t exist in our collective lives. She’s always been there. My foot taps on the ground and my head starts to bob as I remember listening to her debut hit, ‘Pon de […]
For a brand with a heritage like that of Dior, it’s little wonder that their collections often look to bring the past with them into the future. Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Ready-To-Wear Fall Winter 22-23 collection was inspired by the works of artist Mariella Bettineschi, who examined portraits of […]
Keep up to date with all the latest news and trends in the fashion world. Versatile Loungewear As our lives get busier and more fast paced, we are valuing comfort and versatility more than ever. General Sleep’s luxurious Autumn Winter collection is everything we didn’t know we needed. With an […]
Take a page out of the history books as a classical revival makes a comeback. Striking the balance between elegant and quirky, look to sleek column and arch designs or playful key prints and statue motifs for a blast from the past. Style Tip: The relaxed neutral and blue color […]
The Grandmillenial trend lives on and gains a new lease on life for 2022. An antidote to white walls and minimalist monotony, this charming, personable aesthetic creates a warmth and eclecticism for any old-soul. Image from the Palazzo collection from Osbourne & Little, POA from Seneca Style Tip: Layering is […]
The hotel world is abuzz with a whole swathe of mini-chains championing boutique comfort. The brainchild of historic legacy brands, these carefully curated offshoots are designed to appeal to new generation travellers who covet upscale warm and attentive service, state-of-the-art tech amenities, and gram-worthy surroundings. In recent months, Auckland has […]
With Easter just around the corner, heralding the cooler temperatures and shorter days of Autumn, these celebratory holidays bring with them the anticipation of egg hunts, sweet spiced hot cross buns and chocolate-covered bunnies. But for many of us, we find our chocolate obsession is matched in equal measure with […]
Fashion Designer, Business Founder, Seminal Overachiever, Claudia Li has cemented herself as an icon within the international fashion scene, with the likes of Michelle Obama, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid wearing her designs. Now back in New Zealand and collaborating with Comvita, Claudia Li shares with us her process of […]
The art of the staycation is something that many of us will no doubt have become more familiar with, especially of late. Taking a much-needed hiatus from the fatigue of working from home or simply the stress and hustle of the city to focus on some relaxation and respite without […]
When in Tuscany’s capital Florence, with its palazzos, cathedrals and bustling squares, you can’t escape the distinctive scent of leather. In this beautiful city of the Italian masters, there are shops and market stalls offering quality leather goods on practically every street corner. If you’re in the market for a […]
As we age, we become more familiar with our own baseline personality. We know whether we fit into the extrovert or introvert camp. We can put a label to our core being whether that is sporty, intellectual, fun, etc. When it comes to money however, we often struggle to acknowledge […]
We may not be able to travel to Paris but at least now we can shop like we’re there. French fashion house, Louis Vuitton have recently blessed us with their third New Zealand boutique, a homage to their Spirit of Travel, in Westfield Newmarket, Auckland. Celebrating the brand’s savior-faire, the […]
Say what you want about Balenciaga, but they’ve never been known to be shy about showing off their often extravagant handiwork. The latest display of the Spanish fashion house’s audacious work marked a big in-house milestone, as back in July, Balenciaga presented their Fall/Winter 2021 Haute Couture collection, their first […]
In an industry that is known for its fickleness, 100 years in business is definitely something to celebrate. And Gucci really knew how to celebrate during their recent Love Parade show for the brand’s centenary year. Taking over Hollywood Boulevard in LA, Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, put on a visual […]
Look no further if you are wondering what is on trend this summer, M2woman has you covered! A Natural Feeling There’s something about cotton that just screams summer. Comfortable, light, breathable and durable, cotton really is the MVP when the warmer months come rolling around. One Kiwi brand who knows […]
For those who don’t know, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. What does that mean? Well, that kind of depends on what your zodiac sign is and a bunch of other technical details related to feng shui astrology, but apparently, for Italian fashion house Gucci, it means it’s time […]
Reusable coffee cups, steel straws and bamboo toothbrushes are just some of the environmentally friendly products we now choose to use in our everyday lives. There’s a lot of innovation in the zero-waste space, and changemakers from New Zealand are at the forefront of it all. The fashion industry is […]
While it has been an understandably quiet few months in the corridors of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, the months ahead look to be increasingly promising for one of the city’s cultural hubs. Since reopening its doors in November following several months without a visitor in sight due to […]
When starting a business, or anything new really, our instincts first tell us to iron out the tangible details; What are we doing? Where are we going to set it up? When will we be able to get it off the ground? These questions are often the easiest, because the answers are black-and-white, easy to […]
When a perfectly formed stratovolcano sets up shop in a coastal region, encircled by a vast ring plain forged from volcanic lahars and landslides flowing across the landscape to meet a pristine coastline, this sets the foundation for some startlingly diverse terrain. This is precisely the geographic dynamic of New […]
Rome, The Eternal City, and the capital of one of the most romanticised countries in the world, requires no introduction. We’re almost certain post-pandemic travel daydreams are made of Italian anything and everything, which are nothing short of spectacular. As if we needed more reasons to pencil in Rome in […]
Jenny Drury is the Founder and Designer of NZ fashion brands Ketz-ke and LEO + BE We need pay equality because… when you’re doing the same job as a man, you should be getting paid the same amount, and it is as simple as that. I’d name my […]
The sparkling Sala Grande, with a capacity of filling up to around 1,100 bums on seats, is the Venice Film Festival’s par excellence when it comes to showing off the biggest films of the year. Radically renovated from its original 1937 design, the cinema (with its numerous technological enhancements) is […]
