Top 5 Fashion News

1. I Love Ugly watches

www.iloveugly.net

Ever popular menswear fashion label, I Love Ugly have added to their essential offerings with the release of their first watch. I Love Ugly's 1.0 watch embodies a sophisticated simplicity that tops off any outfit with a bit of class and street sensibility! Available in Chestnut & Black-on-Black-on-Black leather, the steel cased watch features the I Love Ugly angel logo engraved underneath the casing. Available from www.iloveugly.net RRP $115.

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2. Nike launches the Air Yeezy II

After much anticipation around the launch of this one-of-a-kind shoe, Nike has revealed its latest collaboration with Kanye West, the Air Yeezy II. With absolute function at the Air Yeezy II's core, fit is essential to the design with the goal to make the shoe slimmer than the original by tailoring it to Kanye West’s foot.

An obsessive approach to materials results in a luxurious mix of leather, rugged ballistic nylon, and soft nubuck. The molded rear is sculpted with a reptilian inspired spike, while an engineered strap with scaled down spikes was developed to offer a greater sense of symmetry and lock down. The Nike Air Yeezy II in the Platinum and the Black edition will release on June 9th at Loaded on High Street in limited numbers. RRP $400

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3. Runway to Wardrobe

New Zealand-born stylist, Gemma Alderdice has worked for Sienna Miller, dressed the likes of Anne Hathaway and Reese Witherspoon and has a few tricks up her sleeve on how to look your personal best - which she will share at the inaugural Runway to Wardrobe event this June at Botany Town Centre.

It's not every day that a personal stylist to the stars shows you how to make the most out of your clothing options and the items you will find at your local mall. At the event, Gemma will spill some truths and tips about fashion, while models of all shapes and sizes showcase the current season's collections on the runway.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit dashtickets.co.nz

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4. A Sneak Peek at Spring/Summer 2012/13

(Dress by Sheryl May, image by Max Lemeshenko)

While winter is only just setting in for most of us, New Zealand fashion PR companies are already thinking ahead to next season, many of which now starting promotion on their spring/summer 2012/13 collections. Blomfield Showroom recently hosted an exquisite afternoon to showcase their new ranges at one of Auckland’s most premium fine dining arenas, Kermadec Fine.

Guests were invited to peruse new season collections from Sheryl May, Loobie’s Story, Canterbury of New Zealand, MENA, Kagi jewellery, Egoist, Ooby Ryn and MisteR for the duration of the afternoon, while a catwalk show highlighted some of the key looks for the season, completed with shoes from Mi Piaci, makeup by Bella Vi and hair styling by French Revolver.

Florals, pastel and sheer fabrics are just some of the stand-out trends you can look forward to this coming summer.

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5. Newmarket Tessuti & Ingrid Starnes Collaborative Store

www.tessuti.co.nz

Luxury gift and homeware store, Tessuti has teamed up once again with fashion label, Ingrid Starnes, recently announcing the launch of their second collaborative store.

The three month pop-up shop is at 13-15 Kent St Newmarket and is a satellite to their established store in Herne Bay.

Located in the heritage Cashmore building, the shop is charmingly eccentric, offering a mixture of fashion, luxury homeware and giftware including firm favourites such as Hervé Gambs , Missoni and ceramic artist Morgan Haines, just a few of the highlights in Tessuti's famous range.

Tessuti has more than 20 years of presenting the world's most special luxuries, and are excited to set up shop in Newmarket, something customers have been asking them to do for years. Ali McIntosh from Tessuti says "we're really looking forward to bringing something we've loved doing in Herne Bay for years to Newmarket, and can't wait to see old friends and new here."

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