HANDBAG USING HUMAN SKIN
Is growing a human skin in a lab and using it for handbags creepy? Student Tina Gorjanc doesn’t think so and will be showcasing…
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HOSPITAL ROBES GET DESIGNER MAKEOVER
A new initiative that sees Canadian designers design and create hospital gowns for young patients at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Canada…
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POKEMON LURES CUSTOMERS IN STORE
Following the launch of the Pokemon Go app in New Zealand (a game where players have to walk around the streets of New Zealand…
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FOREVER 21 IN HOT WATER
International retailer, Forever 21 is in hot water for a range of clothing aimed at young boys has been deemed inappropriate and sexist. The…
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VIRTUAL REALITY SHOPPING
Forget online shopping being a blow to retailers, virtual reality is the latest technology to sweep the industry. One of the largest online marketplace…
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GETTING CLOSE TO DIGITAL WALLETS
MasterCard has introduced its MasterPass program that allows Android users to pay in bricks-and-mortar locations using contact-less payment terminals. This launch has further developed…
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GISELE BÜNDCHEN AT OLYMPICS
Although she retired from modelling last year, Gisele Bündchen will be front and centre at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil….
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NZ YARN EXHIBITS IN EUROPE
Leading New Zealand yarn manufacturer, Woolyarns recently exhibited its latest collection of Perino yarns at Pitti Filati and Spinexpo Paris. According to Jimad Khan,…
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BALL AGENCIES CONTINUE TO GROW
Importer, wholesaler and fashion distributor Ball Agencies Ltd are now one of the largest in New Zealand. Rick Ball, famously known for being the…
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New Zealand’s First H&M Store Releases Launch Date
The long-awaited Hennes & Mauritz AB, or more commonly known as H&M, has finally joined New Zealand and can be found in Auckland’s Sylvia…
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WHEN FASHION MEETS TECH: Intellectual Property Considerations
By definition, ‘fashion’ represents the latest craze or trend in [you name it] – décor, design, textiles, games, gadgets. In the world of apparel,…
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MAORI FASHION SHOW ANNOUNCES DESIGNERS AND VISION
The vision for Tiki Ahua, the annual fashion, design, music and dance showcase, has been announced alongside a list of 22 designers who will…
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