1. Cosy Core
We will never pass up an opportunity to reach for cashmere. Cosy up this long weekend in the latest knits from elevated essentials brand, Laing. Considered to be the ultimate luxury yarn, cashmere is renowned for its softness, warmth and durability. In their latest drop, Laing showcases a highly versatile range of monochromatic cashmere, peppered with pops of violet and sky blue for good measure. From tees and roll necks to cardigans, you can layer up large in style. The icing on the cake? All of the brand’s yarn is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified and sustainably sourced from herders that maintain social and environmental performance, so you can rest assured that you’re investing in the best.
Catch the FQ team lounging in our current favourites from the range this Easter weekend: the Lauren Cardigan and Donegal Cardigan.
Shop the full range now at lainghome.com
2. Ear Candy
Adorn yourself with the newest drop – Miro – from Sydney based jewellery label Saint Valentine. Featuring six scintillating new pieces, the collection draws inspiration from the work of Spanish painter Joan Miro while also infusing elements of European architecture and vintage detailing. With a focus on curvaceous forms and intricate textures, pieces like the Elio Cuff or Margot Hoop exude an effortless elegance that is suitable for everyday wear. Designed to be treasured as future heirlooms, there’s much to cherish about this collection.
Discover the Miro range here.
3. Dynamic Duo
If there’s one thing we love here at FQ, it’s a long lunch in the sun with friends accompanied by a wine match. To ward off the autumn blues for those in the Auckland region, Herne Bay’s coveted restaurant Andiamo is offering a luxurious multi-course lunch special in collaboration with Malborough vineyard Vavasour. From 12-3pm Wednesday to Sunday for the entire month of April, you can savour in some of the best seasonal produce over two courses for only $50 per person.
If you’re after a tipple, Vavasour Estate and Vavasour Papa collections will be found on the accompanying wine menu including their exquisite Sauvignon Blanc which – if you didn’t know – holds the esteemed title of being a ‘Fine wine of New Zealand’.
So, fire up the group chat and book in for your next work lunch – we have a feeling that tables will fill up fast!
Book now at their website.
4. Taking Shape
It’s well known that Issey Miyake is synonymous with structure and the designer’s latest 132 5. Float collection is no exception. Having launched exclusively this week at The Shelter, 132 5. celebrates Miyake’s love of folding constructions, so you expect an assortment of angular and geometric cuts among the collection.
For 132 5. Float, the focus moves to floating shapes. Drawing inspiration from the structure of a Boomerang, the collection brings this shape to life in its highly anticipated Piping Boomerang styles. Turns out the union of mathematics and clothing really does add up!
Shop the collection now at theshelteronline.com
5. Bold Nostalgia
The latest autumnal release from mother-daughter duo brand Mina titled Three.1 celebrates childhood nostalgia and playful freedom through their assortment of new dresses, knitwear and signature outerwear styles.
The collection sees colours such as azure, melon and emerald come together with pine, rust and oat in a blissful meeting of earthy and bright hues. The hero print, a striking rust floral, is not to be missed either.
The first drop introduces a range of 100% merino knitwear produced on zero-waste knitting machines by the Standard Issue Workroom. Those looking to inject a bit of colour into their wardrobe can delight in two of the key styles of the collaboration – the Collared Sweater and the Five Button Cardigan – both of which come in bold azure (as well as an Oat and Cornflower Marle).
Shop the first drop now on minaforher.com
