Wellington Fashion News

News
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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News
Someone Has Invented a Wine-Resistant Shirt

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

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News
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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Guide
Your Guide to Wellington's Freshest Exhibitions in October

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

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News
Shop Ethically With Newly-Launched App Good on You

Putting the power back in the hands of shoppers.

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

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

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News
ENA

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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Latest Places

Bar
Karaka Cafe

1 Cable Street, Lambton

Beanbags and beer, anyone?
Bar
Mac’s Brewbar

4 Taranaki Street, Te Aro

An excellent go-to when everyone in your group is too polite to say where they want to go.
Restaurant
Prefab

14 Jessie Street, Te Aro

Prefab is so perfect it’s almost painful.
Restaurant
Loretta

181 Cuba Street, Wellington

Loretta exemplifies industrial chic.
Restaurant
Logan Brown

192 Cuba St, Te Aro

Eating at Logan Brown feels like eating a five star meal at your best friend's place.
Bar
Bebemos

88 Riddiford Street, Wellington

The laid-back Latin craft beer bar houses over 60 different types of beers.
Bar
Charley Noble

1 Post Office Square, Wellington

Charley Noble's menu boasts of simple, casual but high-quality food.
Bar
The Rogue and Vagabond

18 Garrett Street, Wellington

The bar has live music, a resident bulldog and some of the best craft beers in town.
Restaurant
Fidel’s Cafe

234 Cuba Street, Wellington

Cuba Street's Cuban icon.
Restaurant
Arthur’s

272 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Arthur's occupies a two-storey Edwardian building filled with a collection of knick-knacks that ten grandmas combined would struggle to beat.

News
Nike's Chicken and Waffle-Inspired Sneaker Is a Shoe We'd Legitimately Eat

Put these shoes in our mouth.

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

Plus, score yourself one of two handmade Offcut Caps.

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News
Win a Head-to-Toe Converse Wardrobe

This competition has expired.

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News
Win Yourself One of Four POM POM Beanies

This competition has expired.

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News
Win a Pair of Matt Hewitt x Deuce Generation Sneakers

This competition has expired.

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News
H&M Is Coming

Brace yourselves.

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Latest Events

Event
Boy Kills World

Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
Event
The Fall Guy

Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
Event
Abigail

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.
Event
Challengers

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
Event
Back to Black

Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.
Event
Robot Dreams

Thursday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.
Event
Origin

Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

'Selma' and 'A Wrinkle in Time; filmmaker Ava DuVernay returns with a sensitive, sincere and supremely smart biopic that's also an exploration of caste systems.
Event
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.

News
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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A Look Inside the LYNX Black and Vanishing Elephant Collaboration

There's a style for every situation.

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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 Control GX Essential Man Kit

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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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An Interview with Nick von K + Win a $500 Nick von K Prize Pack

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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 New 'Low-Carb Clothing' Line Isn't as Ridiculous as It Sounds

Using clickbait for a good cause.

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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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An Interview with ilabb Founder Seadon Baker + Win a $300 ilabb Wardrobe

An action sports street wear hybrid inspired by space.

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Here's that McDonalds Clothing Line you Didn't Know You Needed

We're loving it.

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Derek Zoolander and Hansel Close Valentino AW15 at Paris Fashion Week

Behold, the perfect publicity stunt to announce the Zoolander sequel dates.

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Live in a Cartoon World with JumpFromPaper's Trippy (But Real) Bag Collection

Get as close to being a real life Dora the Explorer as you ever will.

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Summer Style Guide for Women

Some of the season's best looks for every taste.

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Summer Style Guide for Men

Because swim shorts 24-7 are not socially acceptable unless you live on the beach.

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Van Gogh Paintings Realised as Haute Couture

Van Gogh's little straw hat has never looked so Bjork.

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