1. On everyones radar
If there’s one collection drawing attention this season, it’s Rebe’s Pre-Fall collection. Leading the lineup is a shearling-collar leather jacket with a detachable collar — essentially two jackets in one — alongside the convertible cargo trouser that had Australian Fashion Week attendees talking. Also returning are some of the label’s most sought-after pieces, including the Lace Long Sleeve and the cult-favourite Column Cape Dress, now available in black. Consider this your sign to take a closer look.
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2. A birthday feast
Three years in, Tempero continues to win Auckland over with its vibrant take on Brazilian-inspired dining. Its famous Pão de Queijo recently secured a place on the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list for the second year running, cementing its status as one of the city’s must-try bites. To mark the milestone, Tempero is teaming up with Paris Butter and Amoise Wines for a special five-course Franco-Latin lunch on 5 July, bringing together standout food, wine and some of Auckland’s most exciting culinary talent.
3. SIR., Yes SIR.
Australian label SIR. has landed at MUSE. Since launching in 2014, founders Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote have built a devoted following with collections that strike the sweet spot between laid-back and put-together. Known for clean silhouettes, beautiful fabrics and pieces women genuinely want to add to their wardrobe, SIR. brings a fresh take on modern dressing. From versatile separates to occasion-ready styles, the collection is now available exclusively online and at MUSE Arrowtown.
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4. Step inside
If you are a lover of interiors, you will inevitably know the name Kayu Studio. Now, the New Zealand furniture and homeware brand marks five years in business with the opening of a new Takapuna showroom on Hurstmere Road. Founded by James Mitchell, Kayu Studio is known for its pared-back approach to design, working with natural materials and creating pieces made to last. The new space feels less like a store and more like a home, with everything styled in a relaxed, lived-in way, somewhere you can wander through at your own pace and stay longer than you intended.
5. Dressed in optimism
We’re calling it now, it’s a Maggie Marilyn winter. Inspired by a fabric sourced from an Italian mill that reminded Maggie of pressed flowers from her mother’s garden, ‘The Optimist’s Winter’, reflects on preservation, nostalgia, and femininity. Herringbone cashmere blazers, with delicate ruffles and simple layering pieces combine romance and wearability. Winter dressing, made to feel beautiful.
