Top 5 Fashion News

Concrete Playground Fashion Editor Christina Roys rounds up five trending occurrences in New Zealand fashion.

1. Barkers 40th Anniversary

www.barkersonline.co.nz

Barkers are celebrating 40 years since Ray Barker opened his first store on High Street. Throughout the first couple of decades, the Barkers stores in the inner city of Auckland acquired a cult status, with Friday nights the key night to shop. The 200 Queen St store regularly saw huge queues developing for the 14 changing rooms, often out the door.

For many, a fond memory of Barkers was in the‘90s in which the label dominated local streetwear with their signature baggy, branded track pants. More than 50,000 pairs sold through the mid-'90s for $110 - what was then a fairly serious pricepoint. The local Streetwise factory had to operate through the night to keep up with demand as the iconic Barkers trackies became a Kiwi phenomenon.

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2. The Warehouse Winter Fashion Launch

www.thewarehouse.co.nz

Like Rachel Hunter we believe that great style and quality fashion should be affordable and accessible to everyone, so for those shopping on a budget this season, ensure The Warehouse and their array of fashion lines is on your list. With a surprising selection of fashion forward labels to pick from including the Rachel range, Maya, Garage and the ever popular selection of Saben Says bags, jewellery and footwear, whatever your age or style filling out those gaps in your winter wardrobe should start here. A winter must have is the Saben Says sahara green tan bag (pictured above) $79.99.

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3. M.A.C Vera (limited edition)

www.maccosmetics.com

Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics…A colourful collaboration between M·A·C and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals, textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her most lavish prints, M·A·C Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind of startling, look-at-me statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic.

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4. Critters & Creatures at GLASSONS

www.glassons.com

Glassons has just released their first sleepwear and gift range, titled Critters & Creatures.
The range is full of cute and cuddly bears, owls, bunnies and pandas, made up in slippers, beanies, gloves, pyjamas, umbrellas and plenty more! We particularly love the pink panther slippers (pictured above) $16.99.

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5. Ketz-ke winter capsule collection

www.ketz-ke.co.nz

New in store this month is Ketz-ke’s winter capsule range, full of edgy yet sophisticated pieces that will keep you warm as well as stylish this season. Prints, floral, checks and lace create stand out pieces whilst maintaining Ketz-ke’s coveted easy-to-wear attributes. Two piece ensembles in fabrics that really hold their structure perfectly bridge the gap between ladylike and mod, just don’t forget your pearls.