We think you'll agree Tessa and her beautiful and talented friends brought a certain Je ne sais quoi to Martinborough. Long may they reign. Best of luck Tessa, all the best for the future.
Monday, May 31
Goodbye Tessa, best of luck M+M
We spend all our time talking about other people, thought we'd give you a taste of what we get up to. Last weekend, along with some of Wellington's styliest people, we headed over to Martinborough. The purpose - to throw the most epic and amazing birthday and farewell party for talented designer Tessa Bailey-Lont (check out her collection here). Tessa is off to share her talents in Lisbon, Portugal, we're sure the Portugese will love her as much as we do.
Shikoba - Handwritten...
Our friends over at Designer Direction put us onto the awesome talent that is Aroha Wikoti and her label Shikoba. Shikoba is an organic local brand inspired by the unique beauty of Aotearoa. Whether you're a seasoned fashionista or young women with something to say, Shikoba will have something for you - unique and fresh yet sophisticated, this is definitely a label to be watched. Winter 2010 brings Handwritten, check it...
Shikoba can be found in a select few stockists around the country. The complete collection can be found on their website and, for the unlucky few who don't live near a stockist, Atamira in Raglan may be able to help you out. Happy shopping.
M+M
Sunday, May 30
Glu Clothing - local and truly cosmic
OK, we've had our eye on Glu for a while now and they've brought our some awesome threads of late. We were wondering what to put in our first write up about them - but checking out their website, how are we going to top this...
Glu Clothing Ltd was founded in the depths of The Big Yellow, Wellington. glu clothing is the combination of an alcoholic midget, twin giraffes and a wombat who likes football.
They came together to create a clothing line that focused on the fusion between great art and quality garments. After the first drop of paint made it's way through the screen and onto the soft fibre, glu clothing was born.
Now a full-time thread slinging super machine, glu clothing is run out of Mt Cook, Wellington and caters to the dudes and dudesses of this beautiful planet called earth.
We're not here to take the clothes off ya back, we're here to put em on!
Enough said, their stuff is cool. Get yourself to their online store, or just mug that cool kid! And sorry it's taken us so long to get them up - sometimes we forget that we have to share!
Glu Clothing Ltd was founded in the depths of The Big Yellow, Wellington. glu clothing is the combination of an alcoholic midget, twin giraffes and a wombat who likes football.
We're not here to take the clothes off ya back, we're here to put em on!
Friday, May 28
Sustainability, environmental impact and the rest
Kia ora fellow fashion fiends. Some serious issues for consideration. You know how committed we are to Kiwi designers (Ok, yeah and a few Aussie ones too), and that we've got a passion for the planet. Big question is, should we profile the big international brands whose impact on the planet jean for jean or shirt for shirt is really doing the damage? And that's before the huge costs of shipping round the world!
Basically, we look at the likes of Levi's where one pair of jeans produces 33.2 kilograms of carbon dioxide, and uses 3,480.5 litres of water and 400.1 megajoules of energy. That’s the equivalent of driving a car 125 km, taking 53 showers and watching a plasma TV screen for 318 hours. Should we feature these brands? And remember those figures don't include the cost of shipping!
So the big question Aussie and Kiwi brands on the Fashion Guru or the big internationals too? Let us know, and while we're at it, how important is Kiwi made to you?
Look forward to hearing from you.
M+M
Basically, we look at the likes of Levi's where one pair of jeans produces 33.2 kilograms of carbon dioxide, and uses 3,480.5 litres of water and 400.1 megajoules of energy. That’s the equivalent of driving a car 125 km, taking 53 showers and watching a plasma TV screen for 318 hours. Should we feature these brands? And remember those figures don't include the cost of shipping!
Look forward to hearing from you.
M+M
BE ORIGINAL - The Un-Ugly Ugg Boot
Fresh to you from Christchurch comes BO, original and absolutely must have un-ugly ugg boots. Once you've checked these no other sheep will ever be right for your feet!
Bo Boots are sort of like ugg boots: they’re warm and cosy and fluffy on the inside. They’ll be your best friend on a cold winter’s day. And like ugg boots, they simple, practical and easy to wear. The only difference is they’re not, well, ugly.
BO's design philosophy is to inspire originality. Each boot fit's the creative influence of their New Zealand roots.
We love that they use local materials like sheepskin and leather – be it nostalgically sweet, sophisticatedly urban or somewhere in between BO will deliver something to suit your originality.
Bo boots are iconic New Zealand in both design and construction. They are authentic. They are original. They are cosy, comfy, go-anywhere boots that beg to be worn. And worn. And worn.
Bo Boots are sort of like ugg boots: they’re warm and cosy and fluffy on the inside. They’ll be your best friend on a cold winter’s day. And like ugg boots, they simple, practical and easy to wear. The only difference is they’re not, well, ugly.
We love that they use local materials like sheepskin and leather – be it nostalgically sweet, sophisticatedly urban or somewhere in between BO will deliver something to suit your originality.
Bo boots are iconic New Zealand in both design and construction. They are authentic. They are original. They are cosy, comfy, go-anywhere boots that beg to be worn. And worn. And worn.
You want some, yes? You can buy online or at a select few stockists. Check out the full range online.
M+M
Thursday, May 27
Orlando Bloom in Burberry
You saw it first on the Fashion Guru, now everyone is wearing it - well, Orlando!
Wednesday, May 26
Johanna Blakley - Copywriting Fashion
Copyright law's grip on film, music and software barely touches the fashion industry ... and fashion benefits in both innovation and sales, says Johanna Blakley. At TEDxUSC 2010, she talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion's free culture.
Tuesday, May 25
Simply Cybele - foremost fashion
Cybéle, created by designer Cybéle Wiren, is now in its 14th season. Described as, “providing thinking women with clothes that are in equal measures original, clever, pretty, sexy and very much of the moment.” What more could you ask for? Cybéle's style is youthful and directional, feminine with a bold graphic edge.
The label has been worn by Lily Allen, The Veronicas, Japanese stars Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill Vol I) and Ai and pieces are regularly featured in titles from NZ and farther afield.
Recent coverage includes Nippon Vogue, Nylon (US), Elle Japan, Vogue Taiwan, Sportswear International, The Australian, Vogue Australia, WWD Japan, Cleo, Fashion Quarterly, WGSN and the label is included in the book Young Asian Fashion Designers (Daab).
Cybéle is available in boutiques throughout New Zealand, check the website for the full range or shop online.
M+M
Recent coverage includes Nippon Vogue, Nylon (US), Elle Japan, Vogue Taiwan, Sportswear International, The Australian, Vogue Australia, WWD Japan, Cleo, Fashion Quarterly, WGSN and the label is included in the book Young Asian Fashion Designers (Daab).
Cybéle is available in boutiques throughout New Zealand, check the website for the full range or shop online.
M+M
Monday, May 24
Earthage Skeanies - perfect for the slopes
OK, so its absolutely freezing. Wherever you are across Aotearoa, I'm sure your thoughts are turning to fires, electric blankets and great new winter threads! We've just ordered some skeanies from Earthage, the perfect way to keep the elements at bay - here in the city or out on the slopes.
Totally unique and only available from Earthage (well and their stockists), get yourself a skeanie - homegrown, homespun, hometown NZ eco threads, what more could you ask for (other than having one before you head back outside). Get to their Facebook page for more info.
M+M
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