Watch Project Runway NZ winner Benjamin Alexander’s journey to the NZFW runway
We go behind the scenes and discover what the road to the runway was like for Benjamin Alexander. With his debut solo show now under his belt (and an exclusive footwear collaboration with Mi Piaci), we look back at how Project Runway New Zealand winner Benjamin Alexander got there – from casting to fittings and […]
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How to recreate the glam hairstyle from Knuefermann’s opening NZFW show
Create the stunning hair seen gliding down the runway at Knuefermann’s opening show at NZFW 2018. Crafted by Redken stylist Richard Kavagnah, this easy tutorial breaks down which steps – and key products – will help you emulate that effortlessly glamorous hair for your next event or night out. Photos: Getty Images, Supplied
Take a closer look at Harman Grubiša’s revolutionary Woolmark Prize designs
Designer duo Harman Grubiša recently hit the road for the grand final of the International Woolmark Prize, an event Jessica Grubiša likened to the fashion Olympics. The New Zealanders presented an innovative six-piece capsule collection showcasing merino wool in Florence last month. The prestigious top award, previously won by elite fashion legends including Yves Saint Laurent and Karl […]
How to take the perfect summer selfie
So you think you can selfie? We rack the brains of the best in the business – our 2017 #FQSwimShow models and guests on how to take the perfect (and not so perfect) selfie. So whether you’re in it for the lighting or the lols, we’ve got 52 seconds of pure entertainment. Video: Georgia Bramley
We go backstage at the FQ Swim Show to ask fashion insiders their summer secrets
While everyone was swept up in the party atmosphere of the annual #FQSwimShow, we managed to steal a few golden moments from our models and guests. Throwing questions at our oh-so-chic models ahead of the runway and racking the brains of our VIP guests between beverages, we’ve got the intel that’ll have you making a […]
Get the ‘lived in’ sexy hair look from the Stolen Girlfriends Club show
Follow these step-by-step instructions to recreate the perfect weekend ‘bed hair’. When Redken artist Richard Kavanagh was approached by Stolen Girfriends Club to key the hair for their ‘Safer Than Heaven’ show at NZFW, the brief he was given was: “a dark angel, living life at full throttle and her beauty look reflects her personality.” […]
Watch Kate Sylvester discuss the mood and muses for her Electric Dreams collection
It wouldn’t truly be New Zealand Fashion Week without a Kate Sylvester show. The ultimate muse-master, Kate Sylvester turned to iconic 80s film Blade Runner to draw inspiration for her romantic and futuristic Autumn Winter ’18 collection, ‘Electric Dreams’. We spoke to the designer two weeks before her show, to get the full rundown on […]
Watch Stolen Girlfriends Club set FQ a t-shirt style challenge
Stolen Girlfriends Club is renowned for its raucous NZFW shows — always built around rock ‘n’ roll collections with sex appeal to (thigh-high) boot. This year’s action did not disappoint, featuring the usual combination of live music, the threat of a shut-down due to a jam-packed venue, and of course, barely-dressed models. Hey, it works for them. […]
Watch: Getting to know Wynn Hamlyn
Pegged by international media as the next big name in New Zealand fashion, Wynn Hamlyn’s stunning NZFW presentation is already being touted as one of the week’s standout shows. An exploration of the impact of climate change upon the fashion calendar, the brand’s forthcoming collection ‘Seasons’ comprises both spring/summer 2017 and autumn/winter 2018 garments and […]
Watch our NZFW post-show debrief with Liz and Dayne of Zambesi
Legends of the New Zealand fashion scene and this year’s Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, Zambesi opened NZFW on Monday night with a full-throttle, AW18 collection. In celebration of the Mercedes-Benz partnership, designers Liz Findlay and Dayne Johnston created two bespoke men’s and women’s racing suits which stood as hero pieces among a collection peppered with vehicular references — think foil-coated […]
This is what Chanel couture looks like up close
Thousands of hours and yards of silk, feathers and hand-stitched sequins…there’s a lot that goes into a couture gown, but it’s hard to appreciate – until you see it up close. Get an in-depth look at Chanel’s couture collection, plus a close-up of that to-die-for glitter makeup. Photos and vide: Courtesy.
