1. Rhode down under
February 13, mark it in your calendar. Hailey Bieber’s cult-favourite beauty brand, Rhode, is officially launching in Australia and New Zealand, bringing its glow-giving skincare and hybrid make-up closer to home. From Peptide Lip treatments to skin-first essentials, the full Rhode lineup will land via MECCA, wrapped in the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic. Consider this your sign to clear shelf space, the Rhode era has officially arrived.
2. Hot, cold, repeat
Watershed has landed on Lake Wakatipu as New Zealand’s first purpose-built floating sauna, a multi-million-dollar project led by Dominic Bowden and hospitality creative Andrew Glenn. The experience blends Nordic sauna rituals with Queenstown’s dramatic alpine setting. Expect heat, cold plunges straight from the lake, and a social, design-forward atmosphere just moments from town.
3. Going with the flow
Honeybloom unveils Tidal, a new 11-piece jewellery collection inspired by movement, texture and the ebb and flow of the ocean. Expanding on the brand’s sold-out Horizons and Essence collections, Tidal introduces beaded designs, sculptural arm cuffs, silver chains and gold pendant earrings. Shot by Willow Handy, the campaign captures an effortless, sun-warmed mood. Available online and through select retailers, Tidal marks the next \chapter in Honeybloom’s evolving design story.
4. Dressed for a new chapter
From her Onehunga studio, Jojo Ross creates small capsule collections rooted in sculptural shape and sharp tailoring, with the occasional pop of colour woven in. Her latest collection, Fenella, was designed across the months before and after the birth of her first child, capturing a period of change in soft, pared-back forms. Each piece is made to order, with ready-to-ship styles landing in late January. Refined and deeply personal, Fenella offers a gentler expression of the Jojo Ross aesthetic.
5. Fashion’s fearless duo
Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria presents a major exhibition celebrating two fashion icons: Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo. Known for their radical, rule-breaking designs, these pioneers challenged conventions of beauty, gender, and form from the 1970s onward. Featuring over 140 pieces from global collections, the show explores themes of provocation, reinvention, and the transformative power of clothing. The exhibition runs until 19 April 2026.
