1. A new store and menswear collection for hej hej
Loved linen brand hej hej has an abundance of good news this month. Founders Alice Isles and Kiki Judd have just debuted their third limited-edition menswear capsule, featuring stonewashed colours and designed with the hot summer in mind.
The pair have also opened their first permanent store on Ponsonby road after the success of their pop-up at Bloc Mt Eden, working with acclaimed interior designers Wonder Group to showcase iconic hej hej colours and wavy garment racks.
Visit the hej hej store at 282 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, or shop the menswear collection online at hej-hej.co.
2. Daydream by Papercut
Indie pattern house Papercut has released its latest collection, ‘Daydream’, focusing on beautiful and versatile designs that exude confidence and comfort.
All patterns are designed and sampled at Papercut’s Nelson studio, and are available printed on recycled paper or downloaded digitally. Papercut also offers curve patterns, ranging from sizes 16 – 34.
Discover Daydream at papercutpatterns.com.
3. Partridge Jewellers opens boutique in Westfield Newmarket's luxury precinct
Just in time for gifting season, Partridge has unveiled an innovative retail space — which impressively is triple the size of their previous Newmarket store. As well as dedicated watch and jewellery areas, the space welcomes coveted Swiss brand Piaget to New Zealand for the first time.
Find the Partridge Jewellers store on the ground floor of Westfield Newmarket, and shop the gift guide at partridgejewellers.com.
4. Supercharged serums by Trilogy
Natural skincare brand Trilogy has debuted two new serums packed with the power of natural actives: an ‘AHA Resurfacing’ and an ‘Antioxidant+ Defence’ serum. The AHA Resurfacing Serum is said to work in just 30 minutes to keep dull and lacklustre skin at bay, while the Antioxidant+ Defence Serum is engineered to replenish softness and elasticity. It also works to repair and protect the skin.
Trilogy products are available from Farmers, Chemist Warehouse and selected pharmacies and health stores nationwide. For more information, visit trilogyproducts.com.
5. Heather Straka's Age of Encounter
From 10 December 2021 to 31 January 2022, esteemed New Zealand artist Heather Straka will present her ‘Age of Encounter’ exhibition at Eichardts Building, Queenstown. Facilitated by Artbay Gallery, Straka’s works explore social-political and cultural issues, subverting stereotypes and questioning tradition in the process.
Find out more at artbay.co.nz.
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