5 things we loved this week

22 April 2026
By Sophie de Renzy

Consider this your cue to update your wish list: this week’s edit spans cult fragrance, champagne moments and winter dressing done the Caitlin Crisp way.

1. Cold days, the Caitlin Crisp way 

The winter collection we all wait for each year has arrived – Caitlin Crisp unveils Winter 2026. Made with beautiful fabrics and a signature touch of CC sparkle, the collection leans into cosy knitwear, easy tailoring and softly structured pieces that feel as good as they look. Familiar favourites return in different forms, alongside outerwear designed to be worn on repeat. Silk, corduroy and sparkle tweeds add texture, bringing a sense of polish to everyday dressing that moves easily from day to night. 

caitlincrisp.com

2. Ground rules

‘Crafted for Living’ by Baya explores contemporary design through the lens of everyday domestic life, where form and function shape the way we inhabit our homes. Curated by Creative Director Kayla Jurlina and photographed by Holly Burgess, the campaign unfolds across five moments of living, each reflecting a different rhythm, from still, intimate rituals to more expressive, shared spaces. Led by Head Designer Hannah Middleton, the collection prioritises purpose, material integrity, and textural depth, favouring longevity over trend. At its core are four new wool rugs designed as foundational elements, defined by natural fibres and colour that ground a room while adapting to the way life moves through it.

bayaliving.com

3. Bonberry returns (for good)

Ashley & Co. expands its cult Bonberry fragrance beyond its limited-edition roots, introducing a permanent collection across home fragrance and body care. Once available only in Waxed Perfume, Washup All-Over and Soothe Tube, the scent now returns in new forms designed for everyday ritual. At its centre is Bonberry Home Perfume, housed in hand-blown borosilicate glass inspired by apothecary design, delivering a subtle, continuous fragrance for up to six months. The range also includes Washup Hand Wash and Sootherup Lotion, alongside a portable Carded Perfume and a limited-edition Pair Up set just in time for Mother’s Day.

ashleyandco.co

4. Where it all begins 

The Ground Beneath is Kowtow’s ode to the many skilled hands behind each garment, from the harvesting of organic cotton to the final folds and finishing touches, celebrating the craft at every step of the journey. Drop 3 is now available, bringing rich maroons, soft wisteria and jet black into focus. The bestselling Composure Cardigan returns, alongside easy elevated loungewear in the Drape Pant and Escape Crew. The Stencil Tee adds a playful pop of colour, sitting against warm-toned boxy silhouettes – a beautiful continuation of a very special collection.

kowtowclothing.com

5. A golden moment with Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot brings its highly anticipated collaboration with Simon Porte Jacquemus to New Zealand, marking the local debut of the limited-edition La Grande Dame 2018. To celebrate, Paris Butter will host an exclusive Mother’s Day experience, while Normanby Fine Wines presents an intimate tasting evening dedicated to Veuve Clicquot’s prestige cuvée and hosted by Director of Wine Liz Wheadon. Guests will gain a rare insight into the House style, from youthful energy to aged complexity, alongside a focus on the Jacquemus collaboration and its design narrative. The La Grande Dame 2018 x Simon Porte Jacquemus release is available exclusively at Normanby Fine Wines in Auckland and their new Wellington store.

How to experience: 

An intimate evening exploring Veuve Clicquot’s prestige cuvée. Thursday 14th May, Webb’s Auction House Auckland Gallery, $98 per person. A limited number of tickets are available for this intimate tasting – secure your space here.

Veuve Clicquot Mother’s Day experience at Paris Butter – secure your space here

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