The style & culture news you need to know this week

26 August 2022
By Fashion Quarterly

Read on for the five things you'll want to wear, admire, covet, and indulge in now.

1. Covet: an exclusive capsule collection by Paris Georgia

Paris Georgia and high-end Canadian retail platform Ssense today unveiled another 18-piece collection, reimagining inimitable Paris Georgia silhouettes in a series of soft and striking hues. 

As expected, the collection’s draped and form-fitting styles flatter the body in an understated way. Paris Georgia devotees will no doubt be captivated by the inimitable sculpted ‘Heart’ dress in a baby yellow with soft pink binding, the knitted ‘Elemental’ singlet in fruity springtime hues, and other favourite garments constructed from a vivid orange and deep green Japanese sateen. 

Launching 26 August for VIPs and available to the public from 29 August, shop the exclusive collection via ssense.com and parisgeorgia.com

2. Listen: a new podcast about old clothes

Chez Charlotte Vintage podcast host Charlotte Dallison.

Passionate about sourcing premium vintage clothing, each week podcast host Charlotte Dallison gives us a glimpse inside the world of individuals with enviable vintage wardrobes, inviting them to share their shopping and styling secrets, and so much more. 

Whether you dabble in vintage clothing or are enticed by the thrill of treasure hunting, hear from a costume designer, fashion editor, and other style insiders as they divulge their best-kept vintage sourcing tips. 

Discover Chez Charlotte Vintage on all good podcast apps now

3. Shop: Scandi-chic flip-flops infused the laidback spirit of Brazil

As springtime nears, inject a dose of vibrant glamour into your flip-flops wardrobe with the latest iconic fashion collaboration between Copenhagen brand Rotate and Brazilian flip-flops brand Havaianas. 

The limited-edition flip-flop models that make up the collection are equally as wearable on city streets or sandy beaches. Featuring your choice of hot pink, bold green, or a luxe python pattern, they naturally go great with pieces from Rotate’s spring-summer 2022 collection — think draped sequin dresses, electrifying florals, and high-gloss fabrications.

Shop Rotate x Havaianas at havaianasstore.co.nz.  

4. A beloved scent captured in ceramic form

Crafting her beautiful stoneware under Titirangi’s treetops, ceramic artist Rachel Carter has created a duo of earth-toned, semi-matte glazed vessels filled with ‘Tui and Kahili’, the popular candle fragrance from homeware brand Ashley & Co. 

For those unfamiliar with the natural wax scent, Tui and Kahili harnesses a soothing blend of lily, wild ginger, mimosa, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang. Encapsulated in Carter’s ceramic vessels, once the candle has burnt down to its base, the multi-purpose receptacle will live on as part of your beloved furnishings. 

Available in dark green (550g) and 250g vessels, purchase them from the Ashley & Co x Rachel Carter ceramic waxed perfume collaboration from ashleyandco.co or its stockists.

5. Visit: Auckland's newest rooftop bar will take you to new heights

A bout of sky-high bars have popped up around the city of late, and joining the stellar roundup is Bar Albert, perched on the 38th floor of the newly constructed hotel Voco Auckland.

Art-deco-inspired interiors and stunning views complement the smorgasbord of plates and drinks on hand, the latter headed up by mixologist Chelsey York who brings her American flair to seasonal, speakeasy-inspired cocktails. 

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm, book your sitting for up to 10 people at baralbertuackland.com

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