http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz en-nz Apparel Magazine 30 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404427 ASSINTECAL PROMOTES THE PARTICIPATION OF BRAZILIAN COMPANIES TO THE SHOW IN PARIS 007, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404427 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404179 The 2012 campaign featuring Catherine McNeil shot by David Gubert will be the first Australian based campaign for McNeil. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404179 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404182 10 years ago Susien Chong and Nic Briand launched their label LOVER and celebrated the decade with the showcase of their “The White Serpent” collection at Australian Fashion Week. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404182 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404175 It wouldn’t be the first time that Karl Largerfeld has unleased fat comments, but this time it is hard hitting for singer Adele. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404175 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404183 Andrae Gonzalo, participant of the infamous Bravo TV series Project Runway has joined forces with eveningwear label Mikael Aghal. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404183 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404171 Manufacturer/Designer Andrew Christian has every right to be angry when his campaign for a new underwear brief was removed from YouTube and his account blocked and flagged as “pornographic”. 006, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/404171 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403850 Herbal Essences has today announced Nicole Scherzinger as the new global face of the brand. “I’ve always loved changing and evolving my style in my career, and playing with new and different hair styles has been a great creative outlet for me,” said Nicole. “I’m honoured to partner with Herbal Essences, because it’s a brand I like and admire for its celebration of self expression and for encouraging women like me to have fun with their look!” 006, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403850 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403665 Australian label August St has recruited the stunning Sydney model Rachel Rutt to face their new Winter 2012 collection. 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403665 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403670 So you have a Facebook or Twitter page, and you are gathering more and more followers by the minute, but what next? What is to be gained by having so many followers and what are you getting out of it? 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403670 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403680 The whole world is about to embrace the Japanese shopping custom of fukubukuro. 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403680 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403692 Glassons = 2 points Chanel = 2000 points Wearing new outfits and not having to pay = priceless. See how Style Blender is making fashion affordable. 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403692 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403734 Karen Walker Jewellery has just released two beautiful new rings as part of the FILIGREE COLLECTION. Available for purchase now, the Bunny and Fly Cut Out Rings range from $229 to $1779. 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403734 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403664 It seems that another season is already here. So much for Summer! That said, there are many styles to look forward to this winter. Bassike give wardrobe staples a revamp and create an effortless bridge between ‘luxe sportswear and utilitarian lounge-wear’. 006, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/403664 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402730 Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has slammed designer Jean Paul Gaultier for referencing his daughter’s iconic image in a recent runway show, saying it was disrespectful and purely motivated by profit. 005, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402730 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402728 Queensland will experience a world-class fashion event from 8-12 February, when Gold Coast Fashion Week hits the seaside town of Broadbeach. 005, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402728 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402729 Named as one of the “Top Australian Designers to Know Now”, Kym Ellery has just released a new Sunglasses Collection labelled “Ellery et Graz” as part of her ongoing collaboration with Graz eyewear. 005, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402729 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402058 Charles Parsons, The Merino Company and The Woolmark Company will once again be in attendance at the upcoming ISPO trade fair in Munich, presenting key wool developments to more than 80,000 visitors. 004, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/402058 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401747 SpecSavers’ style forecast for summer takes eyewear back to basics with a range of white and ivory frames. 004, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401747 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401784 When Climate Clothing was looking to change courier companies they only had to look as far as their latest copy of Apparel Magazine. 004, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401784 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401746 Stolen Girlfriends Club has released the campaign for their Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, ‘Here Lies the Bones’. 004, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401746 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401785 When Climate Clothing was looking to change courier companies they only had to look as far as their latest copy of Apparel Magazine. 004, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401785 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401576 Burlesque dancer-cum-lingerie designer Dita Von Teese has released a few risqué campaign shots ahead of the launch of her new intimates range in February. 004, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401576 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401605 Australian model Jessica Gomes has been announced as an ambassador for Mambo's collaborative swim line, Mambo Goddess 2012. 004, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/401605 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400769 Highlights from the Fall/Winter 2012 collections during Hong Kong Fashion Week. 003, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400769 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400762 The 28 finalists who will be showing their collections at the eighth annual iD International Emerging Designer Awards, to be held in Dunedin on 29 March, have been announced. 003, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400762 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400761 Karl Largerfeld has a new addition to his collection - little Choupette ! 003, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400761 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400772 Last year Lindah Lepou won the supreme prize at the Cult Couture Fashion Design Awards – this year she will be showing her designs in London at an international showcase. 003, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400772 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400643 The Commonwealth Secretariat is co-sponsoring a Pacific Natural Fibre Symposium with Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand on the 26, 27th and 28th of January 2012. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400643 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400621 Fiji’s TCF sector is celebrating following the 2011 Australian International Sourcing Fair (AISF), held in Sydney at the end of November. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400621 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400622 While most stars orbit West Hollywood tonight, in Milan, Prada held their own superstar pow wow with the potential cast to a Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy sequel. Described by Miucia Prada as a “historical memory” and "a way to express male vanity,” Prada's Milan Fashion Week menswear show featured career villains Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Willem Dafoe, up and comers Emile Hirsch and Jamie Bell and guy who is somewhere in between - Adrien Brody. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400622 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400623 The Advertising Standards Bureau of Australia has ruled that a new set of bus stop ads promoting bras that boost your bazookas are acceptable to the public. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400623 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400635 The forthcoming GDS – International Event for Shoes & Accessories, presented in Düsseldorf from 14 to 16 March, has received a facelift. More high-end stand design, new surfaces and easy-care flooring are just some of the features that visitors can expect. The ‘white cubes’ area, which features a selection of premium high-fashion brands, has also been re-invented to address a select audience. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400635 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400628 Miu Miu recruited Mia to front its Spring/Summer 2012 campaign, following on from the brand's previous 'Hollywood ingenue' casting of Hailee Steinfeld last season. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400628 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400637 Legal proceedings have gone to crazy new heights with Louis Vuitton to sue movie house over the use of fake luggage in a film. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400637 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400634 The forthcoming GDS – International Event for Shoes & Accessories, presented in Düsseldorf from 14 to 16 March, has received a facelift. More high-end stand design, new surfaces and easy-care flooring are just some of the features that visitors can expect. The ‘white cubes’ area, which features a selection of premium high-fashion brands, has also been re-invented to address a select audience. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400634 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400636 Shopfitting experts mei + picchi have added a range of Boost Display Systems to their lineup of visual merchandising and display products. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400636 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400633 In December, 2011, Nike (NKE.N) beat Wall Street estimates as shoppers shrugged of higher prices to purchase its products. Crocs said it expects its annual revenue to surpass $1 billion for the first time when it reports results for the year ended December 31, 2011. 003, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/400633 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396448 It was with great sadness that last month Apparel informed you of the recent passing of iconic New Zealand leather designer Caroline Moore. 051, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396448 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396444 Fourth-year Whitecliffe fashion student Stephanie Au-Duong has taken out the top award in the tertiary providerís 2011 fashion showcase. 051, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396444 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396447 The three knitwear companies interviewed by Apparel this month have one thing in common: all of their respective business, from design through to manufacture, happens in one place. 051, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/396447 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/392768 Cyber Monday is a day when all the major online traders go on sale. Last year in the United States alone, Cyber Monday cracked $1 billion in online shopping sales which was an increase of 16 percent over 2009. And this year promises to again be the largest trading day in online history. 048, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/392768 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391571 The new season is always an exciting time in the world of textiles, and this year is no exception. As always, textile houses are looking to the future, incorporating trends from international trade shows, northern hemisphere designers and forecasts made by industry experts at symposiums around the world. 047, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391571 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391573 Apparel was the proud media partner of Textiles NZ’s 2011 symposium, ‘Manufacturing a Future’, held on 10 and 11 November at Massey University College of Creative Arts, Wellington. 047, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391573 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391574 Menswear retailer Barkers has redeveloped its well-known brand to better reflect its New Zealand history and connect with its customers. By Anna Loren 047, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391574 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391581 I am sure that in years to come, Steve Jobs will be revered in a similar light to Princess Diana. His impact on our current lifestyle is plain for all to see. 047, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391581 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391580 Recently, shoe designer Christian Louboutin came out second best in court against Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), over the colour red. 047, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/391580 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387352 The organisers of Christchurch’s inner-city ‘pop-up’ mall are facing possible legal action ahead of its opening tomorrow. Roger Wade, the director of the London Boxpark development, is alleging the organisers of the Cashel Mall Re:Start project have infringed on intellectual property rights. See link below for more information. 044, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387352 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387123 Fast fashion expert Ken Watson, from Industry Forum Services (IFS) in the UK, presented a workshop on global sourcing to more than 40 attendees on Friday 30 September. 044, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387123 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387117 Kathmandu, 3 Wise Men, Minnie Cooper and Storm are among a group of retailers set to open stores in earthquake-ravaged Christchurch on 29 October. 044, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387117 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387122 The Australian International Sourcing Fair (AISF) has enjoyed great success in Melbourne, and now New Zealand visitors can take advantage of shorter travel times with its Sydney edition. 044, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387122 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387119 With more than 1000 visitors within the first three days of opening, the New Zealand Fashion Museum exhibition Black 044, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/387119 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386761 Cashmere World, the international trade fair for cashmere, is a vertically-integrated business platform for the entire cashmere industry, from raw materials to finished products. It is a high-standard, annual meeting place for cashmere trade, catalysing fashion trends and technology innovation, as well as promoting the unique qualities that make cashmere one of the world’s most loved luxury materials. 044, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386761 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386162 Auckland, 19 October, 2011 - DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the fourth DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. Designed to identify the country’s hottest up-and-coming fashion exporter and assist them in achieving international growth, the scholarship is open to New Zealand designers who have been exporting for less than four years. 043, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386162 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386139 Designer Nadine Freundlich-Rathjens has been named the supreme winner of Westfield Style Pasifika for 2011. She also took out first prize in the three-piece collection category with her series of women's garments inspired by the New Zealand flag. Freundlich-Rathjens, who was presented with a $4000 prize for her supreme win, was one of more than 300 designers who entered the two-day event. Photo: Norrie Montgomery, The A List 043, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386139 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386049 Hundreds of members of the public packed The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront this afternoon for a special fashion event, presented as part of the REAL NZ Festival. Models walked the country's longest runway wearing garments by more than 50 of New Zealand's designers, including World, Sabatini, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Lonely Hearts and Jimmy D. Shows run over both today and tomorrow and are staged at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 pm. 043, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/386049 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/385817 The new e-boutique features Robyn’s Spring Summer 2011 collection, Don’t Rock The Boat, inspired by an addiction of the Robyn Mathieson team to iconic TV series, The Love Boat, as well as shoes by United Nude and Dco. With cheeky names such as ‘After Dinner Delight’ relating to episode titles and characters from the show, the range has a definite nautical and 70’s vibe, in keeping with the must have trends for this summer. 043, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/385817 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/385690 It’s a perfect marriage of brands, The Carpenter’s Daughter (TCD) has been clothing New Zealand’s curvy girls for the last 21 years, and BeggsXL Big and Tall have been doing the same for the men for the last 78 years. Combining their 99 years of experience, the duo is set to create a spectacular fashion show for Auckland’s curvy glitterati. “I’m so excited about this show,” says Caroline Marr, Creative Director at TCD. 043, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/385690 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/382689 Première Vision S.A., holders of a 49% stake in ModAmont SAS since 2007, is expected to take full control of the company, which organises the ModAmont show specializing in fashion accessories and components, by purchasing the 51% stake held by Tarsus France SAS. 041, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/382689 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/381306 Miromoda: The Indigenous Maori Fashion Apparel Board is hosting Miromoda Fashion Extravaganza this Friday at the TSB Arena, Wellington. This glamorous event is proudly part of the REAL New Zealand Festival that runs alongside Rugby World Cup. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the planned matinee catwalk show has been cancelled, but the evening catwalk show will go ahead as planned. Due to huge public interest in a one-off exhibition of traditional Maori cloaks, or kakahu, that includ 040, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/381306 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/381312 Canterbury Leather International, based in Redwood, has announced the 60% redundancy that will take effect on October 21st. The company produced over 300,000 sheepskin boots in 2004 alone. The high New Zealand dollar is being blamed for 55 job losses at Canterbury Leather International, who employ around 220 people. Hunter has endeavored to place employees in other departments of the company as a lot of staff have skills in many other areas. 040, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/381312 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/379481 Kathmandu will be setting up its new 400m2 store in a purpose built structure within a stone’s throw of the flagship store it had opened in 2010. “We know that the people of Christchuch want to see us back in the CBD and we are hopeful that Kathmandu’s reopening in Cashel Mall will encourage other retailers to return to the inner city." 039, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/379481 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/379280 Review Publishing has added to its team this month with the appointment of Sarah Mitchell as content manager on the old-established clothing, textiles and footwear publication APPAREL. Sarah, an Aucklander, has recently returned from a year-long work project in Australia and has taken over the advertising and marketing of the 42-year-old tabloid publication. She has a sound knowledge of both the industry and publishing having worked with us in both sales and as a contributor on various titles. 039, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/379280 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378999 Forget the "only in the salon" look, New York Fashion Week has revamped vintage looks with a modern twist. It seems not only fashion can be recycled but hairstyles too. 038, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378999 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378801 Mi Piaci's creative director Gianpaolo Giradello previewed the new clutch on Sunday at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at the Lincon Center in New York. It will be available Spring 2012. 038, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378801 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378459 Great presentation of backstage at World Lookbook 11 shoot. http://www.worldbrand.co.nz/spring-summer-2011-2012 038, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/378459 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/374183 Napier designer Nga Waiata has only been in business for a year, but her crystal and recycled hardwood rings can already be found in luxury department store Barneys New York and in Paul Smith stores in the UK – although she’s the first to admit that she worked hard to get there. By Anna Loren 034, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/374183 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/374184 A Scottish knitwear company attempts to endear itself to local lovers of high-calibre knitwear and as its 200-year history has proven, it just might be a very easy task 034, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/374184 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368093 The Online Retailer Conference and Expo, which returns to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 September, promises to help retailers crack the secrets of online trading. 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368093 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368085 The Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition has returned for 2011 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368085 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368084 Ballantynes’ ‘Girls Day Out’ trips to its Timaru store are proving a hit with deprived Christchurch shoppers... 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368084 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368086 New Zealand Fashion Week’s consumer segment, Fashion Weekend, has released its line-up details for 2011. 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368086 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368087 Customers are most likely to buy a new item of apparel if it is by a brand they have previously had success with, a recent survey has found... 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368087 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368098 Held at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Mt Wellington, Auckland, Composite Retail Group’s Winter 2012 Apparel Conference will be showing ranges from 20 of the Group’s preferred suppliers over 6 and 7 September. 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368098 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368096 Sorting out the business side of fashion has never been easier with state-of-the-art software that takes inventory organisation to a whole new level. 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368096 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368094 The New Zealand Sock Company celebrates its 110th birthday this year and is run by family members spanning three generations. We talk to CEO Euan Sparrow about the company’s continued success. 030, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/368094