1. Summer shirting
Perfect for long days and balmy nights, Ooosterom’s limited edition cotton shirting capsule is here to see you through the peak of summer. Made using deadstock fabric sourced from Turkey, the Aotearoa brand has taken a selection of their classic silhouettes and given them an effortless summer twist. Featuring an updated version of the effortless Painter’s Shirt (now including a ruffle pocket and adjustable side ties), a gathered halter top, loose fitting shorts and a reversible cowl neck top, these made-to-order pieces are the perfect solution for the return to work blues.
2. On that note
Planning ahead has never looked so chic, and we have Oscar-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola to thank for it. Following the successful release of Archive, a 500-page art book that paid tribute to her first 25 years as a filmmaker, Coppola returns with an impossibly chic 2025 planner. Released under her newly launched imprint, Important Flowers, this luxurious linen-bound planner features monthly and weekly spreads on ruled pages, a resolution log, notes pages, as well as wishlists for hotels, restaurants, movies, and books, and two coloured ribbons to mark your place. Designed to emulate Coppola’s personal diary, this dreamy release will have you abandoning your Google Calendar in a heartbeat. Who said print was dead?
3. Elevated foundations
Aje has launched their latest iteration of elevated staples: STUDIO, Volume II. Encapsulating the brand’s signature coastal-cool lens, the collection features contouring knits, dressed-up denim, and versatile, high-style shapes. With breezy shapes, uniquely textural layering, and accentuated volume across hemlines and outerwear, Volume II brings a dimensional difference to day-to-day dressing. Featuring a palette of muted neutrals, cornflower blues and dusty pinks, these considered pieces bring a modern twist to your every day essentials. We’ve got our eye on the Daze One Shoulder Maxi Dress and the Flynn Denim Halter.
4. Westwood debuts at Te Papa
This summer Te Papa will debut Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, a dazzling retrospective exhibition celebrating four decades of the legendary British designer’s unique creations. Running until April 27, it will be the world’s first major exhibition focused solely on Westwood’s jewellery, and is set to offer an immersive dive into the legacy of a designer who shaped both fashion and culture. With more than 550 pieces of jewellery and 15 full ensembles, this exhibition doesn’t just showcase wearable art it captures the evolution of a style that’s defined and redefined British fashion. Alongside the exhibition, Te Papa will host a range of events celebrating Westwood’s contributions to fashion, feminism, sustainability, and more, allowing fans to delve deeper into her world.
5. Summer glow up
Introducing your new favourite SPF. Spanish Skincare brand Mesoestetic has officially arrived on New Zealand shores, allowing us to finally get our hands on the cult-favourite Mesoprotech range. Formulated to protect against both UVB and UVA radiation, the SPF 50+ range has been developed using carefully selected ingredients to optimise sun protection while also adapting to the demands of different skin types. So, whether you’re battling with oily and sensitive skin types or are just wanting to mix up your skincare routine, their three signature sun protection products (mineral matt fluid, light water veil and melan 130 pigment control) have you covered.
