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

GLAMOUR DRESSING • It may be cold outside but that doesn’t mean you need to dress down. Rug up with coats, jackets and cardigans over sultry dresses for a night out, and use embellishments to make every outfit pop.

CONTRIBUTORS • To celebrate our optimism issue, we asked a handful of our favourite creatives to tell us how they keep their glass half-full.

TRENDING

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT • Winter’s must-have statement pieces are your one-way ticket to a whimsical wonderland. Forget the fashion rules you thought you knew, and clash out-there prints with jewel-toned hues and texture; no-holds-barred.

Get the look • When it comes to colour it’s best to adopt a more-is-more approach.

TICKLED PINK • If you had any doubts, millenial pink is here to stay, and we’re rather delighted about it.

GEOMETRY CLASS • Triangles, squares, hexagons, and circles — geometry has never looked this good.

GARDEN PARTY • It’s never too early to manifest spring with floral prints in a kaleidoscopic colour palette.

GET YOUR COAT ON • From baby blues to khaki hues, there’s a coat that’s sure to take your fancy this season.

CALL IT A NIGHT • Jewel-like hues, playful texture, and statement accessories will make it a night to remember.

BEHIND the seams • Can clothing boost your mood, attitude, and confidence? In this photographic series, we ask seven stylish individuals to dress themselves and explain what fashion means to them and how it makes them feel.

ONES TO WATCH • Whimsical drapery, cloud-like silhouettes, one-of-a-kind knits, and hand-turned tassels are just some of the features you’ll find in the collections of four up-and-coming Kiwi designers.

All that glitters • Magpies rejoice! Iconic luxury jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels have launched in New Zealand, bringing more than a century’s worth of expertise, style and glamour to our shores.

Trending Notebook • From colourful knits to covetable new collections, here’s what you need to add to your winter wish list.

Designing a future • In the latest installment of our sustainability column, programme director of Mindful Fashion Jacinta FitzGerald shares her optimisim about the holistic approach of New Zealand’s emerging fashion leaders.

STYLE

A TUSCAN ESCAPE • Wander through Mediterranean-inspired gardens and get lost in bold colours, pleasing patterns, and lots of layers.

Get the look • Exaggerated lines, delightful prints and punchy colour ensures fashion is fun all winter.

STRIKE A POSE • Make a statement in this season’s sharpest shapes, combining bold jewels with fabrics that are ruched and rippled, tied and tucked.

Get the look • Elevate a timeless colour palette with strong silhouettes and exceptional detailing.

Urban Legend • Come winter, the concrete jungle is fashion’s playground. Grunge grows up this season with a hint of glamour; think over-the-top textures, strong lines, and pops of punchy colour.

Get the look • Juxtapose unconventional cuts with unique colours for an eye-catching city escape.

BLACK BEAUTY • Turn up the contrast and let monochromatic dressing take over the beach as striking blacks are juxtaposed with hints of grey and white.

Get the look • The inkiest hue of black never goes out of...