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STYLE TIP Pearls are known for their luminosity – invest in earrings and necklaces that will light up your visage.…

STYLE TIP Add polish to any outfit with amethyst accessories, known for their calming qualities.…

Every wardrobe is built on a set of fundamental garments; savvy investments with maximum returns. These enduring, high-quality classics make getting dressed a breeze and lend themselves to seasonal updates and versatile styling. This concept underpins the collaboration between Simply You and EziBuy, a capsule collection that provides a carefully considered range of timeless, elegant pieces designed to elevate your wardrobe and add a touch of luxury to your life. Here, we’ve focused on four key pieces – the silk shirt, linen blazer, pleated skirt and chic culottes – and explore a multitude of stylish, interesting ways to wear each piece. WHY IT WORKS The epitome of everyday elegance, a refined silk shirt is the cornerstone of any curated wardrobe. More becoming and feminine than cotton, silk also has a softer look…

STYLE TIP Neutral hues make billowing silhouettes wearable. Choose high-quality fabrics for an elegant effect.…

Previously reserved for old-guard royalty and perhaps a polished mother of the bride, coat dresses have been revised for autumn. Form-fitting favourites come in chic dark shades and posh checked patterns with the odd military-inspired detail, as in the Duchess of Cambridge’s sharp and stylish Alexander McQueen number. TIP From tailored trenches to longline blazers, styling is a cinch – just look for fitted designs with waist ties and slimming pockets. TIP With its streamlined design, comfortable length and refined lapels, the Chesterfield style is an elegant approach. Look for subtle, albeit eyecatching, features such as shiny buttons.…

STYLE TIP Layer print on print for a look that’s complex, creative and charming.…

CONSTANT GARDENER As designers have become preoccupied with ladies of leisure, they’ve stepped into an enchanted garden of floral prints. Universally charming, the motif has been propagating at Carolina Herrera, Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta and more – entangled in every style, from feminine and flouncy dresses to fitted suits. How to wear: Cultivate your own sweet yet slightly subversive look with dark, contrasting details or mixed prints à la Erdem. Keep the trimmings neat and timeless, such as a great belt or boots. WELL RED In every fashion capital, red is being embraced head to toe. Standout examples include Christopher John Rogers’ lustrous crimson suits, Michael Kors’ tomato-red three-piece and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi’s shining scarlet trench, as well as New Zealand-based Maggie Marilyn’s raspberry-ripe separates. How to wear: It’s never been easier to…

STYLE TIP Softly feminine but simply modern, baguette-shaped bags are the perfect companion at night.…

STYLE TIP Pearls are known for their luminosity – invest in earrings and necklaces that will light up your visage.…

PREHISTORY Gloves have kept us protected since the beginning. Evidence suggests woven mittens were worn by early humans for warmth and some, as shown in cave drawings in France, went all the way up to the elbow. ANTIQUITY In ancient societies, gloves were used for practical and ceremonial purposes. The oldest surviving pair was found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun – they were linen cloth, sewn by a bronze needle, and decorated with lotus buds and other sacred flowers. In Mesopotamia, terracotta reliefs show the first boxing gloves. THE MIDDLE AGES Gloves became an indisputable symbol of power in the Middle Ages. Gauntlet styles were worn by the aristocracy as a mark of distinction, often oversized at the opening to allow for embroidery and jewels. In the Catholic Church, red silk gloves with…

STYLE TIP Indulgent use of print and colour enhances the dramatic charm of ruffles. Keep accessories refined.…

Every wardrobe is built on a set of fundamental garments; savvy investments with maximum returns. These enduring, high-quality classics make getting dressed a breeze and lend themselves to seasonal updates and versatile styling. This concept underpins the collaboration between Simply You and EziBuy, a capsule collection that provides a carefully considered range of timeless, elegant pieces designed to elevate your wardrobe and add a touch of luxury to your life. Here, we’ve focused on four key pieces – the silk shirt, linen blazer, pleated skirt and chic culottes – and explore a multitude of stylish, interesting ways to wear each piece. WHY IT WORKS The epitome of everyday elegance, a refined silk shirt is the cornerstone of any curated wardrobe. More becoming and feminine than cotton, silk also has a…

Jean Paul Gaultier is the enfant terrible, a household name known for defying all expectation in the face of French fashion. But before all the fame of his 50-year career, he was a Parisian schoolboy secretly sketching his favourite cabaret characters, all feathers and fishnets, at the Folies Bergère, which he had seen on television the night before. “My teacher caught me doing it and to punish me made me do a tour of classes with the drawing pinned to my back,” he recalls. “But the reaction was exactly the opposite of what I expected – instead of making fun of me, my classmates asked me to draw for them. This is how I understood that I could be loved through my work.” While it was the Paris Frills (Falbalas) film that…

RETRO REVIVAL Take your cue from the glamour of the ‘70s with a palette of earthy hues, glitzy detailing and strong heels. Pair these accessories with sleek ensembles for a fresh, modern look. CASUAL CHIC Take retro-glam down a notch for daytime with low block heels and a practical handbag. Keep a little glitz with jewellery – invest in hoop earrings for a low-key luxe look. CLASSICAL COOL Nothing earns you instant style credentials like a black and white ensemble, but it doesn’t have to be safe. Mix and match silver and gold accents with a dash of diamonds to keep things on trend. MORE IS MORE FUN Prefer to live in technicolour? Look for eye-catching designs and accessories dripping with jewels – carefree creations from local designers Anoushka Van Rijn and Rhémy get our nod of…

Previously reserved for old-guard royalty and perhaps a polished mother of the bride, coat dresses have been revised for autumn. Form-fitting favourites come in chic dark shades and posh checked patterns with the odd military-inspired detail, as in the Duchess of Cambridge’s sharp and stylish Alexander McQueen number. TIP From tailored trenches to longline blazers, styling is a cinch – just look for fitted designs with waist ties and slimming pockets. TIP With its streamlined design, comfortable length and refined lapels, the Chesterfield style is an elegant approach. Look for subtle, albeit eyecatching, features such as shiny buttons.…

CONSTANT GARDENER As designers have become preoccupied with ladies of leisure, they’ve stepped into an enchanted garden of floral prints. Universally charming, the motif has been propagating at Carolina Herrera, Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta and more – entangled in every style, from feminine and flouncy dresses to fitted suits. How to wear: Cultivate your own sweet yet slightly subversive look with dark, contrasting details or mixed prints à la Erdem. Keep the trimmings neat and timeless, such as a great belt or boots. WELL RED In every fashion capital, red is being embraced head to toe. Standout examples include Christopher John Rogers’ lustrous crimson suits, Michael Kors’ tomato-red three-piece and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi’s shining scarlet trench, as well as New Zealand-based Maggie Marilyn’s raspberry-ripe separates. How to wear:…

New Zealanders are famous for commitment to black – not to mention grey, navy and beige – and though dark or neutral colours can be an easy default (and a chic one) wearing colour can be life-changing; impacting your mood, appearance and social interactions. Culturally and psychologically we’ve long attached colour to emotion; red is aligned with intense feelings like anger and passion, blue can be sad or peaceful, green represents envy, growth and wealth, while yellow is inarguably cheerful. “Colours have a huge impact on our moods,” explains The Edge radio announcer Megan Annear. “Just think about how you feel when you close your eyes and picture the blue ocean on a sunny day, or a lush green forest with sunlight pouring in compared to an overcast cloudy day in a…

PREHISTORY Gloves have kept us protected since the beginning. Evidence suggests woven mittens were worn by early humans for warmth and some, as shown in cave drawings in France, went all the way up to the elbow. ANTIQUITY In ancient societies, gloves were used for practical and ceremonial purposes. The oldest surviving pair was found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun – they were linen cloth, sewn by a bronze needle, and decorated with lotus buds and other sacred flowers. In Mesopotamia, terracotta reliefs show the first boxing gloves. THE MIDDLE AGES Gloves became an indisputable symbol of power in the Middle Ages. Gauntlet styles were worn by the aristocracy as a mark of distinction, often oversized at the opening to allow for embroidery and jewels. In the Catholic…

Model: Veronica Crockford-Pound from Unique Model Management. Hair and makeup: Chay Roberts.…

Model: Lily Montana from 62 Management. Hair and makeup: Serenity Anderson. Location: Highwic House.…

Jean Paul Gaultier is the enfant terrible, a household name known for defying all expectation in the face of French fashion. But before all the fame of his 50-year career, he was a Parisian schoolboy secretly sketching his favourite cabaret characters, all feathers and fishnets, at the Folies Bergère, which he had seen on television the night before. “My teacher caught me doing it and to punish me made me do a tour of classes with the drawing pinned to my back,” he recalls. “But the reaction was exactly the opposite of what I expected – instead of making fun of me, my classmates asked me to draw for them. This is how I understood that I could be loved through my work.” While it was the Paris Frills (Falbalas)…

RETRO REVIVAL Take your cue from the glamour of the ‘70s with a palette of earthy hues, glitzy detailing and strong heels. Pair these accessories with sleek ensembles for a fresh, modern look. CASUAL CHIC Take retro-glam down a notch for daytime with low block heels and a practical handbag. Keep a little glitz with jewellery – invest in hoop earrings for a low-key luxe look. CLASSICAL COOL Nothing earns you instant style credentials like a black and white ensemble, but it doesn’t have to be safe. Mix and match silver and gold accents with a dash of diamonds to keep things on trend. MORE IS MORE FUN Prefer to live in technicolour? Look for eye-catching designs and accessories dripping with jewels – carefree creations from local designers Anoushka Van…

MORINGA OIL Used in traditional medicine in parts of South Asia for many years, the oil from the seeds of the moringa tree is now popping up in all areas of the beauty industry. It’s nutrient rich, extremely high in antioxidants and fatty acids, and is adept at retaining hydration in skin and maintaining the skin’s barrier function. Moringa is also a useful crop when sustainably grown as all parts of the drought-resistant tree can be used for food, cooking, supplements and more, making it an ideal ingredient for natural beauty brands. COPPER Naturally present as a peptide in skin tissue, this well-known mineral helps to keep collagen and elastin linked up, and you get to reap the rewards. In short, copper is responsible for giving us plumper, younger-looking skin. It also offers…

New Zealanders are famous for commitment to black – not to mention grey, navy and beige – and though dark or neutral colours can be an easy default (and a chic one) wearing colour can be life-changing; impacting your mood, appearance and social interactions. Culturally and psychologically we’ve long attached colour to emotion; red is aligned with intense feelings like anger and passion, blue can be sad or peaceful, green represents envy, growth and wealth, while yellow is inarguably cheerful. “Colours have a huge impact on our moods,” explains The Edge radio announcer Megan Annear. “Just think about how you feel when you close your eyes and picture the blue ocean on a sunny day, or a lush green forest with sunlight pouring in compared to an overcast cloudy day…

Enthusiasm for beauty trends can be contagious, but this time we admit we may all have overdone it. Sometime after power brows became the new lipstick, styling and waxing bars turned into temples of worship and top-shelf pluckers became (locally) famous, ‘trend brows’ jumped the shark. The intensely styled Instagram brow caught on and the array of associated makeup became overwhelming. Then tattooing arrived and made our obsession semi-permanent, and then somebody invented brow stamps… Now here we are, in rehab, intimidated by eyebrows that seem to have taken over our faces and certainly too much of our personal grooming budget, with an inexplicable urge to update. Let the latest news come as a relief: the same-on-everybody brow is on the way out, to be replaced by more relaxed born-with-them brows –…

Treat yourself ADD A MASK BEFORE BED We treat our face to the occasional intense recovery and nourishment of a mask, so why wouldn't we do the same for our lips? Apply a lip mask, akin to a thick balm, before bed. Massage the product onto lips, going slightly over the edges – there's no need to wash off. Your pout should feel soft and supple in the morning. ADD A TINTED SPF The natural pigment of your lips, particularly the perimeter, fades as you get older. Sun damage speeds up the process, while also deepening fine lines. Keep a hydrating balm with SPF30 or above handy and reapply often. Gently accelerating the natural exfoliation process with a sugar scrub or damp face cloth will provide a smooth base for lipstick. USE AN EYE CREAM Although there…

Model: Veronica Crockford-Pound from Unique Model Management. Hair and makeup: Chay Roberts.…

Rain, as we know, is no friend to our follicles. Add in the fact that our winters are now noticeably warmer than they used to be and you’ve got the perfect conditions for a less-than-perfect hair day. But whether moisture and humidity causes your hair to turn frizzy or fall flat, there’s plenty you can do to tame your tresses at this tricky time of year. Here’s what the experts say… Why hair hates humidity When we style our hair using heat tools and smoothing or volumising products, we temporarily change the bonds that determine whether our hair is curly or straight. Redken NZ artistic director Mana Dave explains that wet weather is our hair’s worst enemy because it returns these bonds to their natural state. “Curly hair that has been blow-dried…

Model: Lily Montana from 62 Management. Hair and makeup: Serenity Anderson. Location: Highwic House.…

$21 EVERY 2 ISSUES VIA DIRECT DEBIT JUST $10.50 AN ISSUE_ $45 FOR 4 ISSUES SAVE 16% OFF THE RETAIL COVER PRICE OFFER CLOSES JUNE 17, 2020 ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? RENEW NOW TO REDEEM THIS GREAT OFFER! Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 30pc In 1990, Elizabeth Arden forever changed the skincare industry with the introduction of Ceramide Capsules – the first-of-their-kind, bioengineered, skin-identical ceramides available in a single-dose capsule format. And now, the number-one selling serum in a capsule presents its newest innovation – Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum. This dry oil serum combines two powerhouse ingredients in one capsule: Vitamin C for its brightening abilities and ceramides to prolong the skin’s youthful glow. Encapsulated for freshness, formulated for potency, this biodegradable capsule instantly brightens the look of skin. Working from the outside in to…

FASHION AHLEM ahlemeyewear.com ANOUSHKA VAN RIJN anoushkavanrijn.co.nz BENJAMIN ALEXANDER benjaminalexander.co BESS bess.studio CATHY POPE cathypope.co.nz CAMILLA AND MARC/C&M camillaandmarc.com CAROLINE SILLS/SILLS sills-and-co.com CHARMAINE REVELEY charmainereveley.co.nz CONVERSE converse.com.au COOPER trelisecooper.com COS cosstores.com DEADLY PONIES deadlyponies.com DIOR dior.com EZIBUY ezibuy.com/shop/nz FARFETCH farfetch.com FENDI fendi.com FROM KNITWEAR fromknitwear.co.nz FURTEX furtex.co.nz GEORGIA ALICE georgiaalice.com GEORGIA JAY georgiajay.com GORMAN gormanshop.com.au GRAEME THOMSON antiquejewels.co.nz GUCCI gucci.com H&M STUDIO hm.com/nz HARRY & CO harryandco.co.nz HELEN CHERRY workshop.co.nz INGRID STARNES ingridstarnes.com ISAAC + LULU sillsandco.com JANE DANIELS janedaniels.co.nz JASMIN SPARROW jasminsparrow.com JOJO ROSS jojoross.com JULIETTE HOGAN juliettehogan.com KAREN WALKER karenwalker.com KATE SYLVESTER/SYLVESTER katesylvester.com KATHRYN WILSON kathrynwilson.com LEVI'S levi.com LIAM rubynz.com LILAC & SAGE lilacandsage.co.nz LIZ MITCHELL lizmitchell.co.nz LOOBIE’S STORY loobiesstory.co.nz LOUIS VUITTON louisvuitton.com LOVE AND OBJECT loveandobject.com LUNA & ROSE lalunarose.com MAGGIE MARILYN maggiemarilyn.com MATCHES FASHION matchesfashion.com MAX maxshop.com MEADOWLARK meadowlark.co.nz MERCHANT 1948 merchant1948.co.nz MINA minaforher.com MI PIACI mipiaci.co.nz MOOCHI moochi.co.nz NET-A-PORTER net-a-porter.com PARTRIDGE JEWELLERS partridgejewellers.com PASCOES pascoes.co.nz PENNY SAGE pennysage.com PRADA prada.com/nz RHÉMY rhemy.co.nz R.M.WILLIAMS rmwilliams.com.au ROLLA'S rollasjeans.com RORY WILLIAM DOCHERTY rorywilliamdocherty.com RUBY rubynz.com SABEN saben.co.nz SCARPA scarpa.co.nz SCOTTIES scottiesboutique.co.nz SEED HERITAGE seedheritage.com/nz SHERYL MAY sherylmay.co.nz SHJARK shjark.com SILK & STEEL silkandsteel.co.nz SILVER LININGS COLLECTIVE silverliningscollective.com SIMPLY YOU FOR EZIBUY ezibuy.com/simply-you STANDARD ISSUE standardissue.co.nz STEWART DAWSONS stewartdawsons.co.nz STOLEN GIRLFRIENDS CLUB stolengirlfriendsclub.com STORM stormonline.com SUTCLIFFE sutcliffejewellery.com TANGO 09 300 7165 TRELISE COOPER trelisecooper.com TWENTY-SEVEN NAMES twentysevennames.co.nz VERGE verge.co.nz WITCHERY witchery.co.nz WIXII wixii.co.nz WORKSHOP workshop.co.nz WYNN HAMLYN wynnhamlyn.com YUI MEI yumeibrand.com ZAMBESI zambesistore.com ZOE & MORGAN zoeandmorgan INTERIORS A&C HOMESTORE achomestore.co.nz ALLIUM alliuminteriors.co.nz ARTISAN artisancollective.co.nz ASPIRING WALLS aspiringwalls.co.nz BAUHAUS bauhaus.co.nz BEDSRUS bedsrus.co.nz BLUM blum.com BOCONCEPT boconcept.com CITTÀ cittadesign.com CORSO DE’ FIORI corso.co.nz CORSO MERIVALE corsomerivale.co.nz CURIONOIR curionoir.com DAVID JONES davidjones.com DAWSON & CO dawsonandco.nz DESIGN WAREHOUSE designwarehouse.co.nz EARLY SETTLER earlysettler.co.nz ECC ecc.co.nz EZIBUY ezibuy.com FORMA forma.co.nz FOURTH ST fourth-st.com FRENCH COUNTRY COLLECTIONS frenchcountry.co.nz GARDEN OBJECTS garden-objects.com ICON TEXTILES icontextiles.co.nz KLAY klay.co.nz MATISSE matisse.co.nz MOKUM jamesdunloptextiles.com REPUBLIC HOME republichome.com RESENE resene.co.nz SAGE DOORS sagedoors.co.nz SMITH & CAUGHEY’S smithandcaugheys.co.nz SOURCE MONDIAL sourcemondial.co.nz STUDIO ITALIA studioitalia.co.nz THE KITCHEN HUB thekitchenhub.co.nz THE MARKET themarket.com THE POI ROOM thepoiroom.com THE SLEEP STORE thesleepstore.co.nz TILE SPACE tiles.co.nz WALLACE COTTON wallacecotton.co.nz WARWICK warwick.co.nz WORLD worldbrand.co.nz…

Art scene An international destination for the arts and a champion for culturally diverse creative perspectives, the Auckland Art Fair will bring together more than 40 local and international galleries at The Cloud on Auckland’s Queens Wharf from April 29 to May 3. Visit artfair.co.nz. YOU’RE A GEM If you’re nervous about hosting new (or difficult) guests, why not serve them canapés on an agate platter? The calming crystal is said to be a cleansing force, helping to ease tension. The boutique Folklore home store in Clyde, which ships nationwide, has a range of beguiling agate and petrified wood boards, priced from $149. Visit folklorestore.co.nz. Candle for the curious Curionoir’s Pūrotu Rose candle, $250, is modelled in biodegradable beeswax off the scent of its namesake perfume. It includes essential rose oils, bitter orange, cumin and…

MORINGA OIL Used in traditional medicine in parts of South Asia for many years, the oil from the seeds of the moringa tree is now popping up in all areas of the beauty industry. It’s nutrient rich, extremely high in antioxidants and fatty acids, and is adept at retaining hydration in skin and maintaining the skin’s barrier function. Moringa is also a useful crop when sustainably grown as all parts of the drought-resistant tree can be used for food, cooking, supplements and more, making it an ideal ingredient for natural beauty brands. COPPER Naturally present as a peptide in skin tissue, this well-known mineral helps to keep collagen and elastin linked up, and you get to reap the rewards. In short, copper is responsible for giving us plumper, younger-looking skin.…

Enthusiasm for beauty trends can be contagious, but this time we admit we may all have overdone it. Sometime after power brows became the new lipstick, styling and waxing bars turned into temples of worship and top-shelf pluckers became (locally) famous, ‘trend brows’ jumped the shark. The intensely styled Instagram brow caught on and the array of associated makeup became overwhelming. Then tattooing arrived and made our obsession semi-permanent, and then somebody invented brow stamps… Now here we are, in rehab, intimidated by eyebrows that seem to have taken over our faces and certainly too much of our personal grooming budget, with an inexplicable urge to update. Let the latest news come as a relief: the same-on-everybody brow is on the way out, to be replaced by more relaxed born-with-them…

Designed to add a sense of luxury and warmth to your interior space, the elegant, eclectic new pieces from Republic Home draw from a variety of enchanting influences. Colour and texture are at the heart of this curation, which combines an intuitive mix of golden accents, rich autumnal hues and sumptuous textiles to create a feeling of glamour and comfort that will make your living area truly luxurious. These elements are teamed with naturalistic materials and artisanal detailing to help bring the space down to earth in a rustic, reassuring way. Lush velvet continues to be a signature of Republic Home due to its seductive tactility and lustrous finish. This autumn, velvet appears in rich shades of gold, across mid-century-modern-inspired silhouettes – a pairing that creates an evocative, worldly atmosphere. Details play a…

Treat yourself ADD A MASK BEFORE BED We treat our face to the occasional intense recovery and nourishment of a mask, so why wouldn't we do the same for our lips? Apply a lip mask, akin to a thick balm, before bed. Massage the product onto lips, going slightly over the edges – there's no need to wash off. Your pout should feel soft and supple in the morning. ADD A TINTED SPF The natural pigment of your lips, particularly the perimeter, fades as you get older. Sun damage speeds up the process, while also deepening fine lines. Keep a hydrating balm with SPF30 or above handy and reapply often. Gently accelerating the natural exfoliation process with a sugar scrub or damp face cloth will provide a smooth base for…

Rain, as we know, is no friend to our follicles. Add in the fact that our winters are now noticeably warmer than they used to be and you’ve got the perfect conditions for a less-than-perfect hair day. But whether moisture and humidity causes your hair to turn frizzy or fall flat, there’s plenty you can do to tame your tresses at this tricky time of year. Here’s what the experts say… Why hair hates humidity When we style our hair using heat tools and smoothing or volumising products, we temporarily change the bonds that determine whether our hair is curly or straight. Redken NZ artistic director Mana Dave explains that wet weather is our hair’s worst enemy because it returns these bonds to their natural state. “Curly hair that has…

TIDE DYE Layering blues from light up top to deep at the base will help to break up your interior colour scheme. LUXURY LOUNGING Recline in style with this divine sofa from Dawson & Co, a unique piece that cannily combines the clean shapes and strong lines of Scandinavian design with the rich lustre of velvet. Made from sturdy oak, the frame features a slatted back and integrated side tables. This covetable and exceptionally considered design offers a plethora of uses, rather than dictating a prescribed posture. Sit, lie, lean and relax in individual style. Sky’s the limit The global authority on colour Pantone has decreed this is the year of Classic Blue. The company says the trustworthy shade is calming, confident and connecting – what better way to signal the new decade? In our…

$21 EVERY 2 ISSUES VIA DIRECT DEBIT JUST $10.50 AN ISSUE_ $45 FOR 4 ISSUES SAVE 16% OFF THE RETAIL COVER PRICE OFFER CLOSES JUNE 17, 2020 ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? RENEW NOW TO REDEEM THIS GREAT OFFER! Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 30pc In 1990, Elizabeth Arden forever changed the skincare industry with the introduction of Ceramide Capsules – the first-of-their-kind, bioengineered, skin-identical ceramides available in a single-dose capsule format. And now, the number-one selling serum in a capsule presents its newest innovation – Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum. This dry oil serum combines two powerhouse ingredients in one capsule: Vitamin C for its brightening abilities and ceramides to prolong the skin’s youthful glow. Encapsulated for freshness, formulated for potency, this biodegradable capsule instantly…

Lush leaf motifs, a naturalistic colour palette and a dash of nostalgia create a vintage vacation vibe that will elevate your home whatever the season. A celebration of the outdoors, the joyful new range from Mokum utilises leading technologies to bring soft textiles outside, providing a sense of aesthetic escapism and blurring the boundaries of the home in a relaxing and enticing way. Named after India’s southeastern Coromandel Coast, this lush new collection features paisleys, botanicals and scenic motifs executed in an engaging palette, from indigo and tobacco to the softest greens. The range is inspired by the impressive history, craftsmanship and legacy of the Indian subcontinent, as well as the 18th-century Indienne prints that were a European homage to Indian textiles. Founded in 1884, the prestigious GP & J Baker…

FASHION AHLEM ahlemeyewear.com ANOUSHKA VAN RIJN anoushkavanrijn.co.nz BENJAMIN ALEXANDER benjaminalexander.co BESS bess.studio CATHY POPE cathypope.co.nz CAMILLA AND MARC/C&M camillaandmarc.com CAROLINE SILLS/SILLS sills-and-co.com CHARMAINE REVELEY charmainereveley.co.nz CONVERSE converse.com.au COOPER trelisecooper.com COS cosstores.com DEADLY PONIES deadlyponies.com DIOR dior.com EZIBUY ezibuy.com/shop/nz FARFETCH farfetch.com FENDI fendi.com FROM KNITWEAR fromknitwear.co.nz FURTEX furtex.co.nz GEORGIA ALICE georgiaalice.com GEORGIA JAY georgiajay.com GORMAN gormanshop.com.au GRAEME THOMSON antiquejewels.co.nz GUCCI gucci.com H&M STUDIO hm.com/nz HARRY & CO harryandco.co.nz HELEN CHERRY workshop.co.nz INGRID STARNES ingridstarnes.com ISAAC + LULU sillsandco.com JANE DANIELS janedaniels.co.nz JASMIN SPARROW jasminsparrow.com JOJO ROSS jojoross.com JULIETTE HOGAN juliettehogan.com KAREN WALKER karenwalker.com KATE SYLVESTER/SYLVESTER katesylvester.com KATHRYN WILSON kathrynwilson.com LEVI'S levi.com LIAM rubynz.com LILAC & SAGE lilacandsage.co.nz LIZ MITCHELL lizmitchell.co.nz LOOBIE’S STORY loobiesstory.co.nz LOUIS VUITTON louisvuitton.com LOVE AND OBJECT loveandobject.com LUNA & ROSE lalunarose.com MAGGIE MARILYN maggiemarilyn.com MATCHES FASHION matchesfashion.com MAX…

The Au Thèâtre Ce Soir Fabrics collection from the legendary Christian Lacroix embraces decadence in a domestic setting home. Exuberant and romantic, the vibrant damasks and florals will add theatrical grandeur to your home, while the palm prints provide a sense of escapism – pair with gilt detailing for optimum luxury. This sumptuous range is available from Icon Textiles.…

Now is the time to start sowing the design seeds for a beautiful open-air zone. If you’re by the sea, be sure to take in the fresh air by tending to your garden as well as enjoying your outdoor zones. “Not only is gardening ‘good for the soul’, having green outlook spaces and areas to get your hands dirty has proven health benefits,” says Xanthe White, principal designer, and James Walkinshaw, senior designer, of landscape architecture and design studio Xanthe White Design. “A garden which extends living from indoors to out and is a pleasure to be in is something that can have a really positive impact on your family’s life.” Of course, planting in salty areas requires extra expertise. “Speak to local nurseries and garden centres about native eco-sourced plants from…

Like the forms of contemporary furniture, the right tree can contribute a modern feel to your space. Owner of the aweinspiring Ayrlies Garden in Whitford, Auckland, Bev McConnell, and head gardener Ben Conway say: “Deciduous trees are great for outdoor spaces, giving you all-important shade in summer then letting light in during winter. Some wonderful autumn colours can be achieved if the right trees are used.” For smaller trees, they recommend Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, which presents clusters of pink flowers on bare stems before new leaves appear. Nyssa sinensis is slower-growing, offers great autumn colour and tolerates wet conditions. Acer rubrum ‘Columnare’ – a very upright column tree – is great for avenues or mixing with other trees. Kowhai (Sophora tetraptera) and Callistemon viminalis ‘Kings Park Special’ attract tui.…

Art scene An international destination for the arts and a champion for culturally diverse creative perspectives, the Auckland Art Fair will bring together more than 40 local and international galleries at The Cloud on Auckland’s Queens Wharf from April 29 to May 3. Visit artfair.co.nz. YOU’RE A GEM If you’re nervous about hosting new (or difficult) guests, why not serve them canapés on an agate platter? The calming crystal is said to be a cleansing force, helping to ease tension. The boutique Folklore home store in Clyde, which ships nationwide, has a range of beguiling agate and petrified wood boards, priced from $149. Visit folklorestore.co.nz. Candle for the curious Curionoir’s Pūrotu Rose candle, $250, is modelled in biodegradable beeswax off the scent of its namesake perfume. It includes essential rose…

For those who are more at ease surrounded by structure, Buxus, which comes in many varieties, is beloved as topiary and low hedging. Slow-growing and suitable for a range of conditions, it’s relatively easy to care for and shape. Pair with fresh white roses for a traditional focal point, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, introduce the more colourful delphiniums and hollyhock for a touch of ‘rambling English cottage garden’ style. “Furniture is as personal in the garden as it is indoors,” adds the Xanthe White Design team. “A simple blanket thrown on the lawn might be all you need to enjoy being in your garden.”…

Make an entrance, and an al fresco lunch to remember, with charming climbing plants. Ayrlies Garden’s Bev and Ben say: “Climbing roses of course are traditionally used on archways and for very good reason, they flower so well and can be trained up and over an archway very successfully, in particular Rosa ‘Crépuscule’ and Rosa ‘Cécile Brünner’ are well proven, great flowerers and healthy, vigorous plants. The fine evergreen leaves of Trachelospermum asiaticum look handsome all year round and are complemented in November by scented sprays of white flowers.” Add colour with flowers that flourish in courtyards, such as begonias, daphnes and miniature roses.…

Earthy and naturalistic, the rustic look of weathered steel adds a welcoming feeling – and now it’s easier than ever to achieve this rich, storied look thanks to Resene’s new FX Faux Rust Effect. Evocative of Tuscan patios and English country gardens, rust is one of the most appealing new trends this season. With more depth than classic terracotta, and more warmth than metal or stone, a faux rust effect coating gives your outdoor area an appealingly weathered, enduring look and adds a rich splash of colour. It also helps lend a welcome uniformity to potted plants, and goes fantastically well with the lush greens of your garden. Explore this exciting new texture and discover how it can visually enrich your home. HIT THE DECK Create a deep, rich colour to complement the hues of…

Whether it’s savouring a glass of fine wine or sinking into a good book on a sumptuous couch, everything seems better when you’re on holiday. So why not bring a little bit of that leisurely feeling back with you? After a blissful stay at Black Barn Vineyards’ retreat in Hawke’s Bay, Sylvia Smith and husband Robert were inspired to take home that same sense of calm for their gabled new-build. All they needed was a site as tranquil as one between the vines. They had originally designed their home for a section in Turangi near Lake Taupo, with architect Alan Minty, but following the birth of their first grandchild they decided to build closer to family in Wellington with the same plans slightly tweaked. The countryside of Greytown in another wine region,…

Designed to add a sense of luxury and warmth to your interior space, the elegant, eclectic new pieces from Republic Home draw from a variety of enchanting influences. Colour and texture are at the heart of this curation, which combines an intuitive mix of golden accents, rich autumnal hues and sumptuous textiles to create a feeling of glamour and comfort that will make your living area truly luxurious. These elements are teamed with naturalistic materials and artisanal detailing to help bring the space down to earth in a rustic, reassuring way. Lush velvet continues to be a signature of Republic Home due to its seductive tactility and lustrous finish. This autumn, velvet appears in rich shades of gold, across mid-century-modern-inspired silhouettes – a pairing that creates an evocative, worldly atmosphere.…

“THE SPACE FEELS LIKE A MOVIE SET FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD.” What happens when icons of contemporary fashion have the desire to create a living environment with the same passion, style and elegance as their fashion brand? Ceresio 7 Guest House is the brainchild of Dsquared2 founders Dean and Dan Caten, who wanted a space where they could invite friends and celebrity guests to stay while in Milan. It is a wonder of contemporary interior design created in conjunction with Storage Associati and the result is simply breathtaking. Milan is a multifaceted metropolis, content to sit back and watch Rome, Florence and Venice fight it out for the title of ‘prettiest of them all’. This city is heavily industrial, the heart of manufacturing and ‘Made in Italy’; it is the…

Centuries before supermodels could claim the right to stay in bed until paid enough to do otherwise, the monarchs of France made lounging in bed not only a privilege but a matter of state. When the king or queen retired to bed, or arose, up to 100 courtiers thronged the royal bedchamber. Attendance at the lever (rising ceremony) and coucher (bedtime ceremony) was obligatory for the palace inner circle, and the task of dressing or undressing the monarch went not to a servant but to the highest-ranking noble. By the end of the 17th century, the elaborate ritual of the lever had evolved into a prolonged spell in bed during which royalty would receive important visitors. This necessitated ornate ‘parade’ beds, so called because this is where you could observe a…

How have you educated yourself about art? I don’t have any sort of academic education in art, but my dad loved art and collected New Zealand art for a time and I spent 10 years in New York going to museums and galleries every weekend. It all influenced me and helped create an interest in and an appreciation of art, and a clear aesthetic that I admire and am attracted to. Reading a lot about artists – I probably have 30 or so books about artists I like – has added to my general awareness. Why and when did you start collecting? I was probably around 30 when I started collecting pieces of art here and there. But the first piece I ever owned was a Nigel Thompson that my dad bought for…

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The trust’s charter drives every decision and purchase for the collection. “We see the visual arts as a fantastic tool to demonstrate examples of the imagination at work,” Sue explains. “Each piece is creative thinking in action. When collecting, we are searching for interesting, boundary-breaking, imaginative, playful examples of creative thought.” On display in the public realm, the collection is intended as a tool to ultimately fuel the audience’s own creative ideas and imagination. “This is why we are so interested in what Jacinda Ardern is doing with bringing the concept of cultural wellbeing into the political realm as a vital way of measuring society and culture,” says Sue. “It’s an exciting time to be connected into this world now,” she continues. “The arts should be accessible to all New Zealanders and what…

“We have been very fortunate to sell some wonderful private collections over the past 10 years and these are always exciting events, rich with wonderful stories of interesting people who have collected passionately during their lifetimes. It can be very rewarding for us, watching these wonderful artworks go to new homes, creating new collections,” she says. Leigh advocates art auctions as an insightful and entertaining way to educate yourself about the local art market. “People often say to me that they would like to buy some art, but they don’t know what they like, or where to start. Due to the varied nature of an art auction, it’s a great place to visit and look around in order to discover what you might like to buy and, ultimately, live with.” LEIGH’S TIPS…

TIDE DYE Layering blues from light up top to deep at the base will help to break up your interior colour scheme. LUXURY LOUNGING Recline in style with this divine sofa from Dawson & Co, a unique piece that cannily combines the clean shapes and strong lines of Scandinavian design with the rich lustre of velvet. Made from sturdy oak, the frame features a slatted back and integrated side tables. This covetable and exceptionally considered design offers a plethora of uses, rather than dictating a prescribed posture. Sit, lie, lean and relax in individual style. Sky’s the limit The global authority on colour Pantone has decreed this is the year of Classic Blue. The company says the trustworthy shade is calming, confident and connecting – what better way to signal…

You have an in-depth knowledge of art and art history, but how did you start collecting? In my first role as the curator of art collections at the Waikato Museum of Art and History in Hamilton 1989, I met local artists in the Waikato and began to buy their work. What was the first piece of art you bought? It was a video by the American feminist performance artist Martha Rosler called Semiotics of the Kitchen (1975) which I bought in 1985. I recently had it transferred from VHS to a digital file. What is your approach when buying at auction? I have bought on behalf of institutions at auction, and it makes me very nervous. Normally I stand at the back of the room so I can see who else is…

Lush leaf motifs, a naturalistic colour palette and a dash of nostalgia create a vintage vacation vibe that will elevate your home whatever the season. A celebration of the outdoors, the joyful new range from Mokum utilises leading technologies to bring soft textiles outside, providing a sense of aesthetic escapism and blurring the boundaries of the home in a relaxing and enticing way. Named after India’s southeastern Coromandel Coast, this lush new collection features paisleys, botanicals and scenic motifs executed in an engaging palette, from indigo and tobacco to the softest greens. The range is inspired by the impressive history, craftsmanship and legacy of the Indian subcontinent, as well as the 18th-century Indienne prints that were a European homage to Indian textiles. Founded in 1884, the prestigious GP & J…

It’s an exciting time for the New Zealand art world. With new light being shone on the creative arts as essential to our wellbeing, there’s an opportunity for the industry to step into a golden age. In 2019 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she wanted the arts to be available to the majority of New Zealanders, not reserved for a privileged few; as reflected in the government’s Wellbeing Budget released last year. Cynics may dismiss the connection between creativity and wellbeing as too abstract, yet some would take the concept a step further. Sue Gardiner of Chartwell, a charitable art trust, has dedicated her life to making art accessible to the public and believes creative, imaginative thinking is a fundamental part of us. “We see the arts and collecting as a way…

The Au Thèâtre Ce Soir Fabrics collection from the legendary Christian Lacroix embraces decadence in a domestic setting home. Exuberant and romantic, the vibrant damasks and florals will add theatrical grandeur to your home, while the palm prints provide a sense of escapism – pair with gilt detailing for optimum luxury. This sumptuous range is available from Icon Textiles.…

Now is the time to start sowing the design seeds for a beautiful open-air zone. If you’re by the sea, be sure to take in the fresh air by tending to your garden as well as enjoying your outdoor zones. “Not only is gardening ‘good for the soul’, having green outlook spaces and areas to get your hands dirty has proven health benefits,” says Xanthe White, principal designer, and James Walkinshaw, senior designer, of landscape architecture and design studio Xanthe White Design. “A garden which extends living from indoors to out and is a pleasure to be in is something that can have a really positive impact on your family’s life.” Of course, planting in salty areas requires extra expertise. “Speak to local nurseries and garden centres about native eco-sourced…

Like the forms of contemporary furniture, the right tree can contribute a modern feel to your space. Owner of the aweinspiring Ayrlies Garden in Whitford, Auckland, Bev McConnell, and head gardener Ben Conway say: “Deciduous trees are great for outdoor spaces, giving you all-important shade in summer then letting light in during winter. Some wonderful autumn colours can be achieved if the right trees are used.” For smaller trees, they recommend Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, which presents clusters of pink flowers on bare stems before new leaves appear. Nyssa sinensis is slower-growing, offers great autumn colour and tolerates wet conditions. Acer rubrum ‘Columnare’ – a very upright column tree – is great for avenues or mixing with other trees. Kowhai (Sophora tetraptera) and Callistemon viminalis ‘Kings Park Special’ attract tui.…

For those who are more at ease surrounded by structure, Buxus, which comes in many varieties, is beloved as topiary and low hedging. Slow-growing and suitable for a range of conditions, it’s relatively easy to care for and shape. Pair with fresh white roses for a traditional focal point, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, introduce the more colourful delphiniums and hollyhock for a touch of ‘rambling English cottage garden’ style. “Furniture is as personal in the garden as it is indoors,” adds the Xanthe White Design team. “A simple blanket thrown on the lawn might be all you need to enjoy being in your garden.”…

Make an entrance, and an al fresco lunch to remember, with charming climbing plants. Ayrlies Garden’s Bev and Ben say: “Climbing roses of course are traditionally used on archways and for very good reason, they flower so well and can be trained up and over an archway very successfully, in particular Rosa ‘Crépuscule’ and Rosa ‘Cécile Brünner’ are well proven, great flowerers and healthy, vigorous plants. The fine evergreen leaves of Trachelospermum asiaticum look handsome all year round and are complemented in November by scented sprays of white flowers.” Add colour with flowers that flourish in courtyards, such as begonias, daphnes and miniature roses.…

Earthy and naturalistic, the rustic look of weathered steel adds a welcoming feeling – and now it’s easier than ever to achieve this rich, storied look thanks to Resene’s new FX Faux Rust Effect. Evocative of Tuscan patios and English country gardens, rust is one of the most appealing new trends this season. With more depth than classic terracotta, and more warmth than metal or stone, a faux rust effect coating gives your outdoor area an appealingly weathered, enduring look and adds a rich splash of colour. It also helps lend a welcome uniformity to potted plants, and goes fantastically well with the lush greens of your garden. Explore this exciting new texture and discover how it can visually enrich your home. HIT THE DECK Create a deep, rich colour…

Whether it’s savouring a glass of fine wine or sinking into a good book on a sumptuous couch, everything seems better when you’re on holiday. So why not bring a little bit of that leisurely feeling back with you? After a blissful stay at Black Barn Vineyards’ retreat in Hawke’s Bay, Sylvia Smith and husband Robert were inspired to take home that same sense of calm for their gabled new-build. All they needed was a site as tranquil as one between the vines. They had originally designed their home for a section in Turangi near Lake Taupo, with architect Alan Minty, but following the birth of their first grandchild they decided to build closer to family in Wellington with the same plans slightly tweaked. The countryside of Greytown in another…

“THE SPACE FEELS LIKE A MOVIE SET FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD.” What happens when icons of contemporary fashion have the desire to create a living environment with the same passion, style and elegance as their fashion brand? Ceresio 7 Guest House is the brainchild of Dsquared2 founders Dean and Dan Caten, who wanted a space where they could invite friends and celebrity guests to stay while in Milan. It is a wonder of contemporary interior design created in conjunction with Storage Associati and the result is simply breathtaking. Milan is a multifaceted metropolis, content to sit back and watch Rome, Florence and Venice fight it out for the title of ‘prettiest of them all’. This city is heavily industrial, the heart of manufacturing and ‘Made in Italy’; it…

Centuries before supermodels could claim the right to stay in bed until paid enough to do otherwise, the monarchs of France made lounging in bed not only a privilege but a matter of state. When the king or queen retired to bed, or arose, up to 100 courtiers thronged the royal bedchamber. Attendance at the lever (rising ceremony) and coucher (bedtime ceremony) was obligatory for the palace inner circle, and the task of dressing or undressing the monarch went not to a servant but to the highest-ranking noble. By the end of the 17th century, the elaborate ritual of the lever had evolved into a prolonged spell in bed during which royalty would receive important visitors. This necessitated ornate ‘parade’ beds, so called because this is where you could observe…

How have you educated yourself about art? I don’t have any sort of academic education in art, but my dad loved art and collected New Zealand art for a time and I spent 10 years in New York going to museums and galleries every weekend. It all influenced me and helped create an interest in and an appreciation of art, and a clear aesthetic that I admire and am attracted to. Reading a lot about artists – I probably have 30 or so books about artists I like – has added to my general awareness. Why and when did you start collecting? I was probably around 30 when I started collecting pieces of art here and there. But the first piece I ever owned was a Nigel Thompson that my…

The trust’s charter drives every decision and purchase for the collection. “We see the visual arts as a fantastic tool to demonstrate examples of the imagination at work,” Sue explains. “Each piece is creative thinking in action. When collecting, we are searching for interesting, boundary-breaking, imaginative, playful examples of creative thought.” On display in the public realm, the collection is intended as a tool to ultimately fuel the audience’s own creative ideas and imagination. “This is why we are so interested in what Jacinda Ardern is doing with bringing the concept of cultural wellbeing into the political realm as a vital way of measuring society and culture,” says Sue. “It’s an exciting time to be connected into this world now,” she continues. “The arts should be accessible to all New…

“We have been very fortunate to sell some wonderful private collections over the past 10 years and these are always exciting events, rich with wonderful stories of interesting people who have collected passionately during their lifetimes. It can be very rewarding for us, watching these wonderful artworks go to new homes, creating new collections,” she says. Leigh advocates art auctions as an insightful and entertaining way to educate yourself about the local art market. “People often say to me that they would like to buy some art, but they don’t know what they like, or where to start. Due to the varied nature of an art auction, it’s a great place to visit and look around in order to discover what you might like to buy and, ultimately, live with.”…

You have an in-depth knowledge of art and art history, but how did you start collecting? In my first role as the curator of art collections at the Waikato Museum of Art and History in Hamilton 1989, I met local artists in the Waikato and began to buy their work. What was the first piece of art you bought? It was a video by the American feminist performance artist Martha Rosler called Semiotics of the Kitchen (1975) which I bought in 1985. I recently had it transferred from VHS to a digital file. What is your approach when buying at auction? I have bought on behalf of institutions at auction, and it makes me very nervous. Normally I stand at the back of the room so I can see who…

It’s an exciting time for the New Zealand art world. With new light being shone on the creative arts as essential to our wellbeing, there’s an opportunity for the industry to step into a golden age. In 2019 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she wanted the arts to be available to the majority of New Zealanders, not reserved for a privileged few; as reflected in the government’s Wellbeing Budget released last year. Cynics may dismiss the connection between creativity and wellbeing as too abstract, yet some would take the concept a step further. Sue Gardiner of Chartwell, a charitable art trust, has dedicated her life to making art accessible to the public and believes creative, imaginative thinking is a fundamental part of us. “We see the arts and collecting as…