Model Tanaka Nyahwa always finds the bright side
We get to know perpetual optimist Tanaka Nyahwa, photographed in an array of colourful local fashion by Chloe Hill.
Me, back then: The intense pivotal vibe that was 2016
A look back on who we were the year of Brexit, Trump and Lemonade.
Sapphic Style: Why it’s not all glitter and rainbows
Queer people often ascribe deeper meaning to clothing, leaning on them to convey who we are to the world, in ways both clear and coded.
What NZ fashion was really like in the 2000s
Y2K is 'back', but does it reflect how we were really dressing back in the day?
Fashion, sex and drag: Vivienne Westwood’s queer legacy
From an infamous cowboy t-shirt to RuPaul’s Drag Race, Vivienne Westwood’s impact on the queer community cannot be understated.
The curious case of the Kiwi designer and the duplicate dresses
Fashion designer Adrian Hailwood has conceded some items in his latest range are not his own designs.
Fresh faces, bright minds: A moment in the sun with Lola and Jed
Aotearoa’s unique new model faces could have stepped straight out of a Larry Clark casting call.
Jacinda Ardern and the art of power dressing and political image making
Over her tenure as PM, Jacinda Ardern has expertly walked the tightrope of supporting local fashion while distancing herself from it.
Gucci, Karen Walker and babydolls: The inspiration behind M3gan’s killer looks
Kiwi costume designer Daniel Cruden reveals how the killer-doll and star of the cult film got her already iconic look.
Colour of the Year is a worn out cliche we just don't need
The concept of colour forecasting seems out of step in a world where the most sustainable clothing is what you already own.
The TikTok trend that’s nearly half a century old
The popular 1980s trend of ‘getting your colours done’ is back, only now it’s a TikTok filter. How does it compare to the real thing?
What fashion activism looks like in Aotearoa
The relationship between clothing and change-making is complex, finds Bree Bonzon-Liu.
