Designer Focus: ESSK Fashion Label
Emily, Sophea, Sophie, and Khancana met in the industry and connected through their shared love for fashion, and visions passed face value. With an…
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Designer Focus: Alice Isles & Kiki Judd, hej hej
When Kiki Judd was living in Shanghai, she was inspired by the city’s beautiful fabrics and easy access to talented makers. Moving back to…
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Designer Focus: Anna Kiousis, Kasmiri
After falling in love with cashmere through exploring the backstreet stores of Kathmandu, Anna Kiousis decided to launch her very own ethical cashmere brand,…
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Designer Focus: Rebecca Tannant & Caleb Mahurangi William Barnett, Depth of Scye
Rebecca Tannant and Caleb Mahurangi William Barnett’s fashion label, Depth of Scye, began as imaginative musings in their high school graphics class. After she…
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Designer Focus: Rachel Twist, Gallivant
Rachel Twist was inspired by landscapes, architecture, and most importantly the local people, during her travels overseas, compelling her to start her own jewellery…
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Designer Focus: Amy Nilson, Artstori
Amy Nilson describes her venture into fashion design as a happy accident. One day she decided to challenge herself to sew a dress and…
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Designer Focus: Frances Lowe, Loclaire
As a second-generation Kiwi Chinese who was raised by a strict Tiger Mum, Frances Lowe’s love of the arts was nurtured from a young…
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Designer Focus: Nozomi Sakuma, Tiny Dancer
“My grandmother was a seamstress for traditional Japanese kimono, so I guess I had a good environment to get into fashion,” noted Nozomi Sakuma,…
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Designer Focus: Briar Hardy-Hesson, Fruit Bowl Studio
Owner, designer, operator and self-described ‘everything girl’ Briar Hardy-Hesson launched the Fruit Bowl Studio through her need and passion for creating. “I am addicted…
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Designer Focus: Jo Lloyd, Modern Love Cashmere
From Elle and Vogue magazines to Modern Love Cashmere, Jo Lloyd has fulfilled her long-time visions of her younger years. While growing up in…
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Designer Focus: Olivia Young, LILA by Liv
Olivia Young is the founder of LILA by Liv, a womenswear company that aims to produce effortless garments. Ever since she was a little…
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Designer Focus: Eletra Turnbull, Eletra in Stitches
Eletra Turnbull is the owner and creative director of Eletra in Stitches, a fashion label she started during the Covid-19 pandemic a little over…
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