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    KFC and NZ Jewellery Designer Nick Von K Have Joined Forces on a Range of Luxe Chicken-Inspired Necklaces

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    New Zealand Fashion Week 2023: Kahuria Celebrated Kiwi Culture, Kiwi Bodies and Kiwi Threads

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    This New Zealand Clothing Line Has Just Released a Range Dedicated to Pizza Hut's Hawaiian Pizza

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    Standard Issue Has Just Opened a Chic New Wellington Store in the Old Bank Arcade

    The famously eco-friendly and sustainable New Zealand brand has set up shop in the capital's iconic heritage building .

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    Stolen Girlfriends Club's Lush New Flagship Store Has Just Opened in Wellington

    With decked-out silver interior and luxe pink changing rooms, this is a shopping experience worth leaving the house for.

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    KFC Has Launched a Range of Ugly Mid-Winter Jumpers So You Can Stay Cosy While Eating Your Chicken

    For those of us who consider a bucket of chicken the perfect mid-winter warmer.

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    Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How

    From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.

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    R.M.Williams Has Launched a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

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    These Australian Icons Are Turning 90 This Year — Here's How They've Made a Lasting Impact

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    Lululemon Has Just Launched a New Range of Breathable Workout Hijabs

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    Six Contemporary Lifestyle Brands That Are Turning Trash Into Treasure

    These brands are repurposing agriculture and industry waste to create practical (and stylish) products.

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    Twenty Years On: Superette Co-Founder Rickie Dee On Success, COVID and the Trend She Doesn't Want Back

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    The Guest Edit: The Hej Hej Founders Give Their Favourite Colourful Winter Wardrobe Additions

    This fashionable duo has provided some easy ways to inject your wardrobe with a splash of colour during the colder months.

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    Fashion Label Untouched World Has Just Been Crowned One of the World's Most Sustainable Brands

    Out of thousands of international applicants, a local fashion brand using wool sourced sustainably from a high country Canterbury sheep farm has come out on top.

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    The Guest Edit: New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan Handpicks Her Favourite Sustainable Brands

    From all-natural skincare to local wineries lowering their carbon footprint, one of the country's most celebrated designers takes us through her sustainable daily staples.

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    Teva Has Launched a Rainbow-Striped Flatform to Give You Serious Early 00s Nostalgia

    Pair with 100 butterfly clips and over-plucked brows as you kick back to watch an episode of 'Lizzie McGuire'.

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    Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0

    Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

    Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.

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    How to Have Sex

    Thursday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.

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    Flora and Fizz at QT Wellington

    Saturday, February 10 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    QT Wellington, Wellington

    Indulge in Perrier-Jouët's best drops at QT Wellington's Gallery Lounge.

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    Dune: Part Two

    Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.

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    Love Lies Bleeding

    Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Kristen Stewart plunges into a wild 80s-set tale of love, lust, blood and violence in the latest standout from 'Saint Maud' filmmaker Rose Glass.

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    The Guest Edit: An Organised Life Founder Beck Wadworth Handpicks Her Must-Have Books

    From a Scandinavian interiors tome to a biography of the grand dame of Champagne, bookmark these stellar reads.

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    Australasia's Largest-Ever Stylerunner Store Is Arriving in Auckland Just in Time for Summer

    60 local and international brands spread over 300 square metres means there's everything you need for burpees, the barre and brunch.

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    Modibodi's Comfy Undies Give You a Sustainable (and Wallet-Friendly) Choice When It Comes to Periods

    So, while you're stuck at home, you can parade around in a pair of underwear.

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    We're Giving Away Three $250 Vouchers to Spend at Superdry Online

    Load up on Japanese-inspired and vintage Americana-style streetwear from the comfort of home.

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    The Iconic Has Launched a Stylish New Pet Fashion Range for Supremely Adorable Dogs

    Because your pupper deserves its own fleece-lined denim vest, cable-knit sweater, macrame lead and Driza-Bone oilskin coat.

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    The Ten Best Vintage Stores in Wellington

    Find one-of-a-kind pieces and shop consciously at theses vintage treasure troves.

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    Wellington's Nisa Is Crowdfunding Its New Ethical Underwear Range

    The new men's briefs call for an industrial sewing machine.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    ASOS Will Ban Mohair, Silk, Cashmere and Feathers From Its Range From 2019

    "ASOS firmly believes it is not acceptable for animals to suffer in the name of fashion or cosmetics."

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    Meet the Only Shoemaking School in New Zealand

    Shoe School is on a mission to turn Wellington into a city of beautifully soled citizens.

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    Adidas Has Created Sneakers Inspired by Berlin's Subway System

    The limited-edition shoes also feature a ticket for free subway travel for the rest of the year.

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    Where to Buy Ethical Christmas Gifts in Wellington

    In the name of yuletide cheer and minimising harm to our planet, here's where you should be browsing.

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    Design Your Own Pair of Shoes with Habbot's New Online Platform

    Mix 'n' match your favourite colours and materials as you create your very own pair.

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    Adidas Has Created Beer-Proof Shoes for Oktoberfest

    Germany's annual drinking celebration now has footwear to match.

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    Meet the Woman Supporting Wellington's Most Promising Young Designers

    Bundled up in Karen Walker, with a flash of Chanel, the iconic Jaye has arrived.

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    Converse Celebrates the LGBTIQ Community With New Pride Collection

    Show off your appreciation for all things rainbow.

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    Local Label Willa & Mae Is Making it Acceptable to Wear Your (Designer) Pyjamas in Public

    We've got an exclusive look at their new winter 2017 collection.

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    Melbourne Street Artist Carla McRae Unveils Collab with Bared Footwear

    Playful street mural specialist meets Victorian footwear label for a one-off sneaker.

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    Concrete Playground Meets the Designers Behind Minimalist Label Wayward St

    Debunking the rules of design with a by-product of New Zealand's dairy industry.

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    This New Lonely Campaign Defies Conventions of How Lingerie 'Should' Be Modelled

    The New Zealand label has used 56-year-old model Mercy Brewer in their AW17 campaign.

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