1. CUFFING SEASON
A fashion and jewellery collab built around synergy and style, Camilla and Marc x Otiumberg takes inspiration from the former’s feminine tailoring and the latter’s love of elevated everyday jewellery for a limited edition capsule collection, launched this week. Designed to complement Camilla and Marc’s forthcoming Resort 23 range, the capsule comprises three ear cuffs and one ear pin that can be mixed and matched for a maximalist look, or worn standalone as a singular style statement. Drawing from art and architecture with their curved forms and curious textures, simple shapes are gently manipulated by hand in recycled metals, made to last. Evoking the structure and confidence one might associate with their first Camilla and Marc suit, Otiumberg co-founder Christie Wollenberg says the collaboration explores the intricacies and dualities of the modern woman – that is, “her artful enigmatic way of being and her innate sense of strength.”
Shop the collection now at nz.camillaandmarc.com
2. HAPPY FEET
It’s Mi Piaci’s birthday and, as the song goes, they’ll release 20 pairs of a head-turning, showstopping, envy-inducing party heel if they want to. Launched in stores and online on Wednesday to celebrate 20 years of this beloved family business being owned and operated in Aotearoa, the special anniversary shoe — the Memoir Limited Edition Mule — comes bang on time for party season, and with just 20 pairs available nationwide, you’ll have to be fast to secure yours. Your enthusiasm will be rewarded with sophisticated design features and joyful embellishments to effortlessly add dimension and a bit of razzle dazzle to your going out look – even if you’re simply ‘going out’ to the curb to collect yesterday’s bins. Who needs a special occasion to slip into the perfect pair of sparkly pink mules, after all?
Snap one of 20 pairs up up today at www.mipiaci.co.nz
3. WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND
Twenty thousand garments diverted from landfill, nearly 4000 items donated to Kiwis in need and all with the help of 145 volunteers – these numbers represent the past six months of hard mahi for Koha Apparel, a not-for-profit founded in 2019 by entrepreneur and youth social worker, Charli Cox. Partnering with local designers to redistribute high quality clothing to low-income communities and reduce the fashion industry’s carbon footprint at the same time, Koha Apparel has this week released its first ever impact report, sharing stats collected from January to June 2022 that show the remarkable difference the organisation has made across multiple, interconnected areas of society in a very short space of time. Also detailing its objectives for the next year and the resources and manpower it needs to achieve these, let this be your reminder that now’s a great time to clue up.
Read Koha Apparel’s first ever impact report through their website.
4. HITCHCOCK WOMAN
Returning to the stage for the first time in almost a decade, one of our most prolific TV actors Antonia Prebble is set to stun in Auckland Theatre Company’s adaptation of North by Northwest, showing at ASB Waterfront Theatre from now until November 19th. Best known as the star of Outrageous Fortune and its prequel spin-off Westside, Prebble sheds every bit of her well-worn Westie persona, donning the requisite blonde wig to portray glamorous and quick witted double agent Evie Kendall in this critically-acclaimed reimagining of the Hitchcock classic. Described as a “spectacular blockbuster of a production complete with car chases, plane crashes and the famous final cliff-hanger on Mount Rushmore,” expect high drama, impeccable costuming and world class performances to hammer home just how good we’ve got it on the local theatre front.
Get your tickets to Auckland Theatre Company’s season of North by Northwest.
5. LET THERE BE LIGHT
Diwali celebrations were in full swing this week, but as the festivities wind down you can keep the lights twinkling and flickering at home with a pair of limited edition candles from WOC-owned home concept store, Naaytu. A love letter to her native India, founder and curator Anahita Paul has partnered with Auckland glass artist Matt Hall on two vibrantly coloured, blown glass ‘Forever Cups’ that house Paul’s latest hand poured candle confections and are just begging to be repurposed as the coolest cocktail tumblers ever. Or, if you can’t get enough of your go-to scent – whether it’s the summer garden-inspired ‘Greenskeeper’ or the sweet pastry and wine aromas of ‘Raspberry Kiss’ – get back in touch with the team at Naatyu about having your 100% vegan soy wax blend candle repoured, so you can light up your life year-round.
Shop Anahita Paul of Naaytu concept store’s sweet collaboration with glass artist Matt Hall.
