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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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    Concrete Playground Talks to Liam Bowden, Founder and Creative Director at Deadly Ponies

    How the designer went from screen printing to cult handbag virtuoso.

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    Someone Has Invented a Wine-Resistant Shirt

    Do you avoid drinking red when you're wearing white? Not any more.

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    Someone Has Invented Customisable, LED-Equipped E-Sneakers

    They'll also vibrate to give you directions and let you know when you're getting a call.

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    Your Guide to Wellington's Freshest Exhibitions in October

    October sees a flood of students dotting Wellington with new exhibitions.

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    Shop Ethically With Newly-Launched App Good on You

    Putting the power back in the hands of shoppers.

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    Is Mercado's Nathan Sasi Sydney's Renaissance Man?

    Fine dining, ice cream, fashion — this man gets things done.

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    Explore Legendary Photographer Bill Cunningham's Legacy in His Own Images

    This week, the world farewelled New York's gamechanging street fashion photographer.

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    Bring Your Dream To The Surface: Independent Fashion Designer and Label Owner Annalisa Bradley

    Thriving with unconventional material and a scattered creative process.

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    Trish Peng's Guide to Shopping in Los Angeles

    A discreet, suburban set up run by the Olsen twins, the best vintage store in the world, and the epicentre for all things luxury.

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    This New Wearable Device Tracks Your Emotional Wellbeing

    Zenta can see what makes you happy, what makes you sad, and what's stressing you out.

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    Well Made Clothes Making Ethical Easy

    There's timely conversation about ethical fashion among designers and consumers alike at the moment.

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    This Company Uses Discarded Fabric to Make First-Rate Panel Caps

    Plus, score yourself one of two handmade Offcut Caps.

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    Win a Head-to-Toe Converse Wardrobe

    This competition has expired.

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    Win Yourself One of Four POM POM Beanies

    This competition has expired.

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    H&M Is Coming

    Brace yourselves.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Loic Quedec

    Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

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    So You Want to Grow a Beard?

    You don't have to do this alone.

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    The Ten Best Online Menswear Stores

    Find some fresh new threads and enjoy a seamless delivery.

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    A Brief History of New Zealand Fashion Week

    We take a retrospective look at NZFW - including the times we saw a severed boar head, a $33,000 crystal embellished tuxe and people not wearing much.

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    Zara is Coming to New Zealand

    Brace yourself: Zara is coming.

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    The Five Best Barbers in Wellington

    Whatever vibe appeals to you most, you can rest assured you’re in expert hands with any one of Wellington’s finest.

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    Converse Unveils the Chuck Taylor All Star II

    Converse are updating the Chuck Taylor All Star. And this time it might actually be comfortable.

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    Kate Sylvester and Mercedes Benz Partner for New Zealand Fashion Week 2015

    The iconic New Zealand designer joins Mercedes-Benz fashion elite

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    Win a THING / THING x Tiger Beer Collaboration Beanie

    We could all learn a thing-thing or two from street fashion master Dan Buckley.

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    Win a Nick Von K 'No Time to Waste' Watch

    This limited edition Skull watch up for grabs is inscribed with the saying " No Time To Waste" - sooner or later we all face the reaper and life is all about making the most of every day we have.

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    I Love Ugly Defies Ugliness Yet Again With New Lookbook

    A label still not living up to its name.

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    Quiksilver Japan Designs a Business Wetsuit for the Office

    Board meetings in the waves just got a little closer.

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    This Dutch Company Makes Storm-Proof Umbrellas

    The poor folk of Sydney have recently taken a hammering and it won't be long till it is our turn.

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