AMANDA BETTS, Ex Model Agent, Bridge The Gap Project Creator, Trustee, Rotarian, Facilitator
“Before I start, I am going to apologise, particularly if you are under 25. It’s easy to blame you, accusing you of desires for…
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MYKEN STEWART, BRAND PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST
“Fifteen years ago when my Mum, Dame Pieter asked me to sell her event for her, I truly had no idea what sponsorship was….
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BOXED OUT
Characterised by straight lines and strong shoulders, the box cut is featuring heavily across a range of collections which at times can be somewhat…
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BROGUES
Having originated in Ireland, the Brogue has transformed from an outdoor shoe designed to be worn through the bog to a semi-formal men’s footwear…
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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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The Copying Conundrum – is it all bad?
Copying is an age-old trend in the fashion industry. Coco Chanel once said “if you want to be original, be ready to be copied”….
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CARRIERS ARE CRUCIAL, BUT SO IS THEIR FINE PRINT
Reliable freight arrangements are now an indispensable part of life. Harrods aside, in house delivery services are long-gone. Product manufacture is outsourced, frequently involving…
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Colours of Aotearoa
For the first time in its three-year history, the Resene Colours of Fashion Project has incorporated black into the selection of colours, including Resene…
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TROPICAL PARADISE
Picture this, a warm tropical island, sounds of the ocean in the background, sipping a Pina Colada while soaking up the sun. While the…
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Shades and Sarongs
Sun damage is no joke, and as nice as it is to bask in the sunlight at the beach or poolside, there are two…
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Desk to Dinner
While it might be argued that this is not a trend, there is no denying the increased popularity that is transitional outfits. In an…
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Thigh-High
Drop what you think about trashy thigh-high boots and their illustrious past, there is a high-fashion movement that is bringing the style to a…
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