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

SARAH’S EDIT • Light, bright colours, clean silhouettes, beautiful accents—FQ’s editor in chief Sarah Murray styles a sleek spring wardrobe to see in the warmer days.

CONTRIBUTORS • For our Beauty Issue, we asked four photographers who worked on it how they best like to capture this essence behind the lens…

TRENDING

BORN BEAUTY • Get inspired by Mother Nature’s renewal each spring, and redesign your own fresh aesthetic.

Eras tour • Revisit these iconic decades of dressing and the denim pieces that never go out of style.

Spring finery • Harness the spirit of the season and let these sprightly accessories elevate your old ensembles.

A cut above • We’re no strangers to a thigh-grazing miniskirt, but this season’s hemlines are a nod to the mod.

Coming up roses • No time to stop and smell the roses? Try wearing them instead.

Neo Nordic • Bold prints, voluminous silhouettes, and statement collars—we’re taking cues from our Scandi sisters.

Hybrid era • Put the pep back in your corporate step with these business casual finds that favour function and form.

Road to recovery • Introducing Bendon’s Restore Mastectomy Bra range—support when you may need it most.

RETAIL THERAPY • With news of fashion stores closing down, we are in need of a pick-me-up. Fortunately, these stylish shopping destinations have just the thing—without the buyer’s remorse.

IN THE KNOW • Talented, tenacious, and poised to elevate your sartorial game—meet FQ’s top newcomers of 2024.

Change makers • We talk to Kowtow about their recent FQ Fashion Award, their plastic-free initiative, and how they’re leading the way in sustainable fashion.

A WORLD AWAY • From the streets of West Auckland to the heart of Manhattan, FQ traces the highs and lows of Kiwi stylist Heathermary Jackson’s incredible career.

FIVE WAYS TO STYLE YOUR CROCS • Go big, go home, go anywhere with the shoe trend that’s making its mark on the fashion circuit.

THE HIGH LOW • Is there a way to successfully blend luxe with less expensive pieces?

IN THE BAG • If you’re in the market for some new arm candy, then we have a sweet — and ever so stylish — selection of the latest trends for you.

Left hand free • In 2024, it is not just about choosing a ring—it’s about crafting a symbol of love that’s as unique and extraordinary as the bond it represents. At Four Words, going bespoke doesn’t mean going broke. Read on for their four commitments.

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • Exquisite tailoring, ornate craftsmanship, and alluring accessories, we have it all for you this season.

FLYING COLOURS • Cotton and cashmere compositions, bouclé knit textures, and tailored cuts to enhance every outfit.

STYLE

CUTTING SHAPES • Neutral tones with pops of pastel combine to create the perfect palette

GET THE LOOK • Punctuate your polished spring ensembles with some bold and contemporary accents.

English rose • Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. But if there was ever a time to be inspired by botanicals (along with some flounce, frills, and sheer fabrications) it’s now.

GET THE LOOK • Make it romantic with these long dreamy dresses to twirl and float through the golden days in.

DEVIL IN THE DETAIL • Slick, sexy, sleek. Driven by design there...