Purse Strings: Lena Speed serves warm hospitality and all-black outfits
A week-long rummage in the wardrobe and wallet of a rising Wellington hospitality star.
Purse Strings: Courtney Dawson flexes through secondhand bargains
For the comedian and mother of one, manaakitanga means “essentially, if I’m eating we’re all eating”.
Purse Strings: The weekly spend of a style reporter with a hole in her pocket
In the first of our new money series, a rummage through the wardrobe and wallet of Ensemble’s own Tyson.
How much does a model spend and make during Fashion Week?
"Not gonna lie, I am annoyed at how much I have had to spend on NZFW so far..."
How much does an influencer spend preparing for fashion week?
"In the past, I could spend $15k on clothing in preparation, without hesitation," says Aki Curtis.
