Fashion Quarterly

Fashion Quarterly has been New Zealand’s style authority for 40 years. Not only is it the country’s most widely read fashion title, it is the only publication in New Zealand that places fashion at the forefront. The iconic brand explores style and the title’s related pillars through an intelligent, forward-thinking lens while capturing the uniqueness and diversity of New Zealand women.

Fashion Quarterly

FROM THE EDITOR

PASTEL PROZAC • What could be sweeter as a mild daily mood enhancer than dopamine dressing in these heavenly shades offset by an energetic burst of bright colour?

CONTRIBUTORS

TRENDING

BLACK OPIUM • A monochrome palette and languid lines make for a nonchalant approach to tailoring that’s all the more opulent with heady hits of sequins, leather and gold.

Prim & proper • With lace, frills and florals galore, today’s ladylike dressing has a fresh etiquette.

JUMP FOR JOY • Never underestimate the power of a rainbow look to raise you up.

White OUT • Layer ivory, bone and porcelain. Other outfits will pale in comparison.

COUNTRY CHARM • Head for the hills — or your local café — in a rural-like round-up of knitwear, plaid prints and oversized separates.

The high low • There’s a reason ‘jeans and a nice top’ never gets old — this dynamic duo is the perfect mix of casual and cool.

FASHION’S NEW FRONTIER • The universe has turned its attention to the coming of the metaverse. What role does fashion — a traditionally tangible industry — have to play in our increasingly digital world?

Made-to-order MOVEMENT • A new crop of local designers is opting to produce pieces on demand only. Are customers really ready to wave goodbye to the endorphin rush of off-the-rack?

HOLLY GOES LIGHTLY • The artist behind emerging creative studio Olli has a spring in her step and a buoyant zest for her creations that’s born of her ethos of designing for joy.

DEFYING GRAVITY • Amy Lautogo of Infamy Apparel shares her career journey and purpose: to reclaim the word ‘fat’ and create space — and couture — for fat bodies in fashion.

At the helm • After years spent amplifying the voices of women through glossy magazine pages, Olivia Fleming has found a new calling which allows her to educate women on finding their financial freedom.

Trending notebook • Everything new and noteworthy that you need on your style radar this season.

A STITCH in time • Lovingly taking care of your wardrobe can be a pleasure, not a chore. These easy ways to show your clothes some TLC will help your pieces last you a lifetime.

The changing face of fashion • In the next installment of our sustainability column, programme director of Mindful Fashion Jacinda FitzGerald looks at waste management and what can be done better.

STYLE

OPPOSITES attract • Take the rough with the smooth by teaming the season’s sharpest shapes with fine knits and other sumptuous textures.

Float on by • Romantic confections such as these are at their beautiful best when dressed up with carefree attitude and a hint of whimsy.

The new Classics • An informed curation of key wardrobe additions that effortlessly combine timeless appeal and modern ease.

SUPER NATURAL • Find your free spirit while staying grounded in down-to-earth essentials.

BEAUTY

2022 BEAUTY FORECAST • Mix up your make-up with five fresh trends express from the European runways.

BURGEONING BIOTICS • Insights into the skin’s microbiome, what it does, what can help support it and what products you should be reaching for.

ACID TEST • How well do you know this skincare ingredient? Improve your knowledge with our guide to formulations that have the...