1. Seeing red
Underlena’s most-loved black silhouettes have slipped into something bolder. Meet Red – a warm, classic hue reimagining the Brief, String Bikini and Thong in sizes XS-XXL. Crafted from ultra-soft Tencel Lyocell and ethically produced in Portugal, the collection carries the same thoughtful cuts that made the originals beloved staples. Shot at Breaker Bay by Wellington creative Chloe Hill, the campaign channels the brand’s grounded, everyday sensuality.
5. The finishing touch
If your lip combo is feeling a little tired, consider this your cue. Aleph Beauty has dropped Aura Gloss – a high-shine essential that delivers serious glow with a plush, cushiony feel. Created by makeup artist Emma Peters, it cushions like a balm but catches the light like glass. Think fuller-looking lips thanks to fenugreek sprout extract, plus kiwi seed and avocado oils doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes. Available in Lumen, Bare and Ember, it’s the new gloss you’ll keep in every bag.
4. Āhua: Back and better than ever
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa returns for Fall/Winter 2026, its fourth and most ambitious season yet. The runway week brings together multiple local designers, this time, with a spotlight on craftsmanship. Designers to watch include Oosterom, Adrion Atelier and Jojo Ross, each bringing a distinct perspective to the catwalk. Beyond the runway, Ponsonby’s The Shelter hosts a separate designer showroom, giving guests a chance to see the collections up close.
For tickets visit ahuaaotearoa.com
3. OOFOS in Aotearoa
The cult of comfort has a new postcode. OOFOS – the American footwear label rewriting the rules of post-movement dressing – has chosen Karen Walker for its first step into New Zealand. Now at Karen Walker Britomart and online, the brand’s streamlined slides and sandals are crafted with proprietary OOfoam technology, absorbing 37 percent more shock than traditional footwear while cushioning arches and easing tired joints. Consider them your new post-Pilates, coffee-run, weekend-stroll shoes – engineered for recovery, styled for the rest of your day. Now available at Karen Walker Britomart and online.
2. A beauty icon
Double Wear Stay-in-Place foundation is back – but not as you know it. The updated formula still delivers 36-hour, colour-true coverage, now with a soft, dimensional matte finish that moves with your skin. Hydrating, oil‑balancing and available in 67 shades, it’s made for every complexion and every day. Daisy Edgar-Jones fronts the campaign, bringing a fresh energy to a foundation that’s been rethought for the way we live now.
