There’s something in the air – sartorially speaking. From the revival of New Zealand Fashion Week to grassroots initiatives such as Āhua, there’s a renewed creative energy humming through the industry. And in our Spring ‘25 issue, we connect that momentum to the wider world — where fashion itself is in a state of flux.

In Man Made, Harriet Cowie examines the designers at the helm of the luxury brands and ask the necessary question: “It’s 2025, so why are men still in charge of women’s fashion?” Further in, Natalia Didovich takes a different angle on menswear, profiling the designers — both seasoned and emerging — rewriting the rules for the modern man’s wardrobe. 

In our extended beauty section, we cover everything from the skincare, hair and make-up trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this spring to shifting views on plastic surgery. Also inside: 85 standout products to have on your radar and a crash course in biohacking your skin.

To close the issue, we unpack quiet cracking, the workplace trend on everyone’s lips, and relive an unforgettable night at the FQ Awards 2025. Plus, Sala founder Sarah Lindsay shares her insider’s guide to London, while photographer Holly Sarah Burgess takes us along on her recent trip to New York City.

Read all that, and so much more in Fashion Quarterly’s spring issue—on sale now!