1. Modern classics
Aotearoa brand SOPHIE has returned for a new season with an AW25 collection that is a masterclass in timeless dressing. The brand’s third apparel collection features reimagined bestsellers in rich, earthy hues, alongside new silhouettes that are bound to become instant classics, such as an effortlessly wearable oversized crew jumper crafted in luxurious merino wool. Our top picks? The sophisticated Classic Coat and the impossibly chic Boxy Shirt. Designed to seamlessly fit into any wardrobe, these ten carefully curated pieces blur the line between tailored and relaxed, proving that true wardrobe classics don’t just last a season, but a lifetime.
2. Three times the glow
Tronque’s Triple Active Body Milk is rewriting the rules of body care. This featherlight, opalescent formula glides on like silk, delivering deep hydration while firming, sculpting, and smoothing. Clinically proven to target sagging, cellulite, and loss of elasticity, the Aotearoa skincare brand’s latest release is designed to boost microcirculation and strengthens the skin’s barrier for a plumper, more contoured appearance. With every application, skin is left velvety-soft, radiant, and sculpted to perfection. Consider this your new daily indulgence for impossibly smooth skin. Alongside this launch, Tronque has partnered with wellness expert Esther Cronin to create the Ready&Reset Inner & Outer Glow – a 10-day reset designed to make you feel as good on the inside as you do on the outside. Now that’s indulgence.
3. New kid on the block
Assembly Label has arrived on Ponsonby Road, unveiling a space that merges the signature laid back aesthetic of the Australia brand with the heritage character of its surroundings. Designed in collaboration with We Are Tribe, the store blends exposed brick, locally sourced limestone, and custom timber shelving to create a space that feels like home. The new space provides the perfect backdrop for the brand’s newly released ‘Colours of Cashmere’ collection – a capsule of timeless 100% cashmere staples designed to seamlessly fit within an everyday wardrobe. Our favourite pieces? The Lara Cashmere Knit and the Relaxed Cashmere Vest. Shop the new collection and try Assembly Label’s limited-edition ‘Ponsonby’ candle – a warm, woody scent inspired by the suburb – at 134 Ponsonby Road.
4. Textural indulgence
As the temperature starts to drop, we’re saying goodbye to outdoor gatherings and hello to more intimate indoor soirees. Fortunately, New Zealand brand BAYA is here to ease the seasonal change with a curated collection of hand-loomed rugs, cushions, and throws, designed to infuse warmth and texture into the home. Anchored in craftsmanship and sustainability, the range embraces natural fibres – such as wool, linen, and cotton – in rich, earthy hues inspired by Pantone’s colour of the year. Hero pieces include the luxurious Norfolk rug, a plush cut-pile design available in six versatile tones, offering both supreme softness and durability for high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, a curated selection of cushions, including the sophisticated Flaxmill Winter Moss Long Cushion, provide the perfect finishing touch for any bedroom or living space.
5. A radiant duo
Dark spots? Not on Elizabeth Arden’s watch. The beauty powerhouse has unveiled its Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules and Bounce Cream – a powerhouse duo clinically proven to fade hyperpigmentation in just two weeks. Packed with 178x stronger Vitamin C and 99% pure Niacinamide, these glow-boosting formulas correct, brighten, and hydrate for skin that’s smoother, firmer, and luminous. How radiant? Available now at Elizabeth Arden counters nationwide.
