Fashion Quarterly

Fashion Quarterly has been New Zealand’s style authority for 40 years. Not only is it the country’s most widely read fashion title, it is the only publication in New Zealand that places fashion at the forefront. The iconic brand explores style and the title’s related pillars through an intelligent, forward-thinking lens while capturing the uniqueness and diversity of New Zealand women.

Fashion Quarterly

HELLO, SPRING

MY SPRING MOOD

CONTRIBUTORS • Meet some of the creative talent behind this edition.

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MEN IN BLACK

CRAFTWORK • The decorative arts have long been considered ‘women’s work’, but a ‘make do and mend’ attitude is being embraced once more.

BLUE-SKY THINKING • Designer Frances Lowe sets her sights on a stylish and sustainable homecoming with new label Loclaire.

NEW & NOTED • Be in the know with these fresh style launches, from cute collaborations to new boutique openings.

DRESS CODES • 40 easy options for every aspect of your life.

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Mostly minimal

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One and done • Take the stress out of dressing for spring with effortless one-piece outfits.

DIG YOUR HEELS IN • When traversing the tricky terrain of appropriate footwear, style-sanctioned sneakers may prove to be the great equaliser – at least for some.

Spring showers • Whether for work or the weekend, a lightweight coat will add instant polish.

2 BECOME 1 • A matching jacket and skirt is the new power couple.

MIAMI MOOD • The ‘80s are back! Find style inspiration in the pastel hues, tailoring and sportswear of Miami Vice’s Sonny and Rico.

four ways to wear the blouse • Powerful presentation is all part of the programme for these leading journalists. They share how they style a blouse, while making an impact.

POWER CIRCUIT • A style classic, hoop earrings of all shapes and sizes are given a fresh update for spring.

WALK THIS WAY • Whether you like it low or prefer some height, these sleek flats and chicly supportive heels will help get you to the top.

Hold tight • A top-handle bag in classic black is a solid, and very sensible, investment.

BLACK MIRROR • For 40 years, Zambesi has helped define New Zealand’s style history. We reflect on Elisabeth Findlay’s uncompromising vision.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE • As a local pioneer of sustainability, Maggie Hewitt is helping to shape a modern and empathetic view of fashion. The founder of brand Maggie Marilyn, who will show for the first time at NZ Fashion Week, reflects on the secrets of her success.

DOUBLE TAKE • Is resale the future of fashion? From affordable designer finds to one-of-a-kind looks, the reasons to embrace sustainable shopping keep adding up.

YOUR RESALE SHOPPING GUIDE • How to navigate fashion’s fastest-growing marketplace.

SHARING IS CARING • As she launches her own resale platform to encourage a more mindful approach to shopping, designer Kate Sylvester shares memories of key pieces, and why she’s passing on items from her personal archive.

GOING GLOBAL • The duo behind cult Scandinavian brand Ganni share how they’ve created a worldwide fashion movement by staying true to themselves.

THE PEOPLE’S STYLIST Tan France • From being bullied at school for his religious beliefs and the colour of his skin to landing the role of a lifetime and becoming a global sensation, Tan France gives a no-holds-barred account of his life to date in his new memoir, Naturally Tan.

THE FASHION ACTIVIST B Åkerlund • She’s styled Lady Gaga, Madonna and Beyoncé, and now, B Åkerlund is heading to Wellington’s World of WearableArt to find the new fashion...