An ode to the close girl summer
Annabel Hawkins traces the course of a summer heartbreak and the healing power of female friendship.
This is your reminder to go for a swim
Not sure where to go? The founders of towel brand Baina share their favourite swimming spots.
More butts on the beaches is a win for feminism
Big and small, wrinkled, dimply or tanned, each and every butt deserves its moment in the sun.
Got gin? Make this summery cocktail
Heather Garland of Auckland bar Caretaker shares a recipe with a twist on a holiday classic.
The joy of ‘bonkbusters’
A love letter to the underrated and horny literary genre.
Fancy drinks in cans, reviewed by graphic designers
An expert ‘type vs. taste’ test of the new breed of canned beverages with groovy fonts.
Me, back then: the thrill of vintage summer photos
We look back on NZ holiday style of the past with these vintage photos - because sometimes you can be your own style inspiration.
Zoe Walker Ahwa’s guide to Auckland over summer
Tāmaki Makaurau still has a lot to offer, even when almost everyone leaves.
Five really good playlists to get you through summer
Curated just for Ensemble by Kanoa Lloyd, David Farrier, SOAP Dancehall and Portia Sade Smith.
What fashion designers have been reading this summer
Seeking holiday book inspiration? Local designers share their favourite reads.
Beach reads that people have actually read
Holidays mean catching up on all those great books you weren't able to read throughout the year. These come highly recommended...
Some nice things we bought over the holidays
We relaxed, we danced, we had fun in the sun… and we shopped!
