Bringing together the best of all things beautiful, classic and vintage inspired, Auckland will take a trip back to a more glamourous era at the Very Vintage Day Out. Alexandra Park will be transformed into a mecca for stylish ladies and dapper gents to peruse the fashion, home wares, trinkets and other delightful merchandise, while being amused and enthralled by vintage inspired entertainment. Mark April 14th in the diary for a jolly good time!“Whilst vintage culture has become increasingly popular and very much part of our mainstream lifestyle,” says Miss La Vida, Co-founder of the VVDO and burlesque performer. “There are few places where the public can go to find a variety of vintage style products, services and experiences all under the same roof. We’re delighted to be able to bring the vintage community together to create an event which allows lovers of vintage to mix and mingle with each other while showcasing the best of what’s on offer in New Zealand right now.” The event has been created by Miss La Vida and Miss T of Miss T Pinups, who not only excel in their professions within vintage culture, but also have a great passion for it.
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In an intimate setting New Zealand fashion designer, Trelise Cooper, shares her views about living a passionate life where everything is in the detail.
With a growing retail and import/export fashion business, starting out in 1997 around her kitchen table to today having over 120 staff in New Zealand and Australia, Trelise Cooper tells us how she has made her visions come to life.
- Interview by Wellington Style TV
- Natalie Cosgrove
The latest collection from cult Kiwi shoe label Chaos & Harmony, ‘Common Confessions’, is an eclectic mix of elegant pumps, geometrically influenced wedges and structured boots.
According to Chaos & Harmony designer Beks Anderson, the collection“embodies the concept of objects of desires”. In other words, these are some seriously covetable shoes.
The collection captures the label’s signature aesthetic vision: eye-catching, expressive shoes, and the usual strong wearability combined with elements of the unexpected the label has become known for.
The winter collection was inspired by the art deco movement, as seen in the modern styling, sweeping curves, strong angular shapes and the solid block heels.
A few of my favourites include ‘York’, very cool stacked Mary Janes, the contrasting black and white ‘Jackie’ and ‘Fuller’ – definitely a must-have ankle boot for this winter’s wardrobe.
Chaos & Harmony AW'12 'Common Confessions' collection
The just-released campaign imagery for the Stolen Girlfriends Club AW ’12 collection, Here Lies the Bones, captures the irreverent, cheeky and punk rock attitude the much-loved Kiwi label has become renowned for.
The collection, which debuted at NZFW 2011, is inspired by a globe-trotter who finds herself in some of the darker corners of the globe, and has a signature rock ‘n’ roll edge.
The stunning campaign shots feature model-of-the-moment Georgia Fowler, and were shot by Derek Henderson.
Here are a few of my favourite images. I love Georgia’s attitude in the campaign – she captures the edgy yet free-spirited essence of the collection. Edgy New Zealand fashion at its best. As a Sydney-based Kiwi, collections and campaign imagery like this remind me that more often than not, the Aussies don’t do it nearly as well. The collection drops in-store 1 February – 30 March.
Stolen Girlfriends Club A/W 2012 Campaign
Photographer: Derek HendersonMakeup: Corrina LyonHair: Shontal HealyModel: Georgia Fowler*Images courtesy of studdedhearts.blogspot.com
