1. Sun, sea and Le Bonheur
Jacquemus proved once again why it’s the master of the runway spectacle, staging its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, aptly named ‘Le Bonheur’ (meaning happiness or bliss), along the winding trail to the Phare de la Pietra on Corsica’s Île-Rousse. The 1857 lighthouse, built to guide sailors through the region’s unpredictable waters, overlooked 155 guests seated above the endless blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the perfect backdrop for Jacquemus’ poetic ode to slow Mediterranean summers. Sculptural volumes met barely-there fabrication in a collection that felt less like fashion and more like a feeling. Pure joy, exactly as the name suggests.
2. Hard reset
Winter calls for recalibration, and few destinations promise repair from the inside out quite like HANA, which has launched three new six-week packages across its Parnell and Grey Lynn studios. There’s a nervous-system reset built on sauna and massage, a resilience package pairing contrast therapy with immune support, and a circadian-focused edit combining red light therapy with cellular recovery. Each includes ongoing wellness check-ins, therapeutic massage, and a winter vitality product suite, think The Gut Co. and TWYG, valued at $145+. If you’re looking to stretch your wellbeing budget, HANA’s Winter Series is hard to beat. Final day to purchase is 15 July 2026.
3. A new corner of the CBD
Hotel Indigo Auckland has unveiled The Halligan, a cocktail and wine lounge overlooking St Patrick’s Square, designed to feel like a neighbourhood haunt rather than a hotel bar. Expect delicious cocktails, a considered wine list and seasonal dining beneath the arched windows of one of Auckland’s most striking heritage buildings. Led by food & beverage manager Joey Hickman and bar manager Dylan Hawkins, with a menu from executive chef Yutak Son of Michelin-recognised Bistro Saine, this is where the CBD goes to unwind after hours.
4. The industry’s best-kept networking secret
If you want in, Frame HR is where you start. From boutique store managers to senior leadership roles, the specialist recruitment agency has become the go-to for fashion talent across New Zealand, valued for its exclusivity and deep industry connections. With an all-female team built on flexibility and empathy, Frame HR understands what it takes to build a career in fashion, without compromise. Whether you’re a graduate chasing your first break or eyeing an executive role, this is the place to start.
5. Your vote, your favourite
The 2026 FQ Fashion Awards are here, and once again, the People’s Choice Award is in your hands. From cult labels to emerging talents, Aotearoa’s fashion scene is brimming with brilliance, and now it’s your turn to spotlight the standouts. Cast your vote and help us recognise the creativity, craft, and vision shaping New Zealand style. Voting closes 5pm Friday 10th July.
