http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz en-nz Apparel Magazine 30 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417256 World take out People’s Choice Award for 2012 Urbis Design Day 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417256 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417257 For the first time Greenpeace research department are releasing new studies that show hazardous chemicals that are left on particular garments end up in public waterways when washed by consumers. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417257 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417258 Auckland fashion retailers have started to get tough with the increasing number of returns even though a generous returns policy is part of great customer service. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417258 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417259 Wellington department store Kirkcaldie & Stains has withdrawn from discussions over the sale of its reportedly unprofitable retail business after the parties couldn’t agree on a value. The potential purchase was JC Capital for the company’s iconic Lambton Quay retail operation that lost nearly half a million dollars in the last reporting period. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417259 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417269 Christchurch based clothing retailer Postie Plus has made a six month loss of $775,000 for the period to end of January, a small increase on its loss a year earlier. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417269 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417228 Due to ill health the “How to Look Good Naked’ star has postponed his NZ tour. Gok Wan was scheduled to appear in a series of free live shows at various Westfield centres in Auckland. Gok faces back surgery, but regularly updates fans with his recovery from the hospital bed. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417228 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417231 Retailer Miller’s Womens Fashion was taken to the Advertising Standards Authority recently over an email to its New Zealand database emanating from Australia. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417231 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417232 Established Auckland knitters, Manukau Knitting Mills, went into receivership last month but are continuing to operate on a reduced scale while the receivers look for a buyer. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417232 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417234 THE hat business has become part of the great fashion accessory hunt and Wellington-based Hills Hats has had a great run recently with some of their top numbers featuring on covers of magazines. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417234 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417237 The ever popular ‘House of G’ reopened their flagship Auckland store on April 4th, at a huge 332sq/m the retail store is more of a retail experience, offering an interactive Ipad station, where customers can browse online shopping, blogging and Facebook. Glassons also released their new sleepwear range, combining style, comfort and warmth this winter. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417237 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417238 Although calling off ventures into USA last year, children’s wear label Pumpkin Patch has joined forces with Amazon, selling garments on their popular online store in countries such as France, Britain and Germany. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417238 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417240 Not only inspiring individuals, Nick Wooster is helping global retailers understand the evolution of fashion and how they can mould the future of fashion. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417240 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417241 The 66-year-old fashion house is about to get a revamp thanks to Raf Simons, who has replaced John Galliano’s job at Dior. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417241 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417222 Costume designer Judianna Makovsky said she “tried to stay as close to the descriptions in the book” as she could, on designing the costumes for the upcoming film The Hunger Games. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417222 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417223 In response to recent boom in counterfeit goods the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) launched its second round of the campain YOU CAN’T FAKE FASHION 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417223 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417224 Signs of malnourishment and hungry looking models are a thing of the past in Israel. With an overwhelming affirmative vote, lawmakers have now banned models with a BMI lower than 18.5 from working in the country’s industry 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417224 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417225 A two year partnership between Netball New Zealand and Triumph has been announced with the range of sports bras and Raelene Castle, Chief Executive of NNZ, says that it is a great fit for Netball New Zeland and the Silver Ferns, both literally and figuratively, “it’s fantastic to have the support of a great brand like Triumph who produce world class sports bras.” 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417225 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417226 Cape Town custom jewellery maker and shop owner has found herself in a sticky situation with fashion house Dolce and Gabbana after naming her store ‘Dolce and Banana’. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417226 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417227 Bold colours and detailed tailoring were very much the forefront designs of the new collection for Ivanka Trumps’ label. With a price point ranging from $61NZD to $300NZD, her collection is affordable fashion that is being sold in Macy’s and Nordstrom. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417227 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417242 With no GST on overseas purchasing, online shopping is bigger than ever, bringing the big American and international brands into New Zealand. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417242 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417243 Apparel and accessory online stores show 22% faster growth than any other sector. Yearly sales estimated at $34.2 billion dollars is proof of the e-commerce success. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417243 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417244 Chinese counterfeiters are being sued by True Religion Apparel Inc. Although winning a court battle against Chinese companies that are producing “knock off” copies of the jeans, the famous jeans company will face an uphill battle in collecting the payment. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417244 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417235 Raising $68,000 for the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, Blenheim jewellers Tim and Louise Laing couldn’t be happier to help out. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417235 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417246 Several Australian labels will be breaking the customary five month wait for clothes from catwalk to retail, by offering parts of the collection to be available for purchase straight after the show. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417246 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417247 Although unsure of success for the second half of the year, Hallenstiens Glassons is celebrating the profit increase of 26.5%. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417247 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417248 Due to a disappointing record sales figure, sitting at twelve billion Euros, Italian winemakers are seeking partnerships with some of the major fashion houses. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417248 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417249 Hallensteins have produced a particularly edgy men’s suit promotion that apparently is drawing in the customers. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417249 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417250 On average, the finishing process of jeans uses 42 litres of water. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417250 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417251 Plunging 75 percent last season, wool exports to Aussie look set to stay that way with new regulations that restrict where NZ wool is sold. While the exports to Australia were on the downfall, China’s import of NZ wool have increased by 47 percent, fast becoming the world leader in textile production and is one of their growing strengths. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417251 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417229 We all know that Barbie has an extensive wardrobe already, what could she possibly need now? Turns out, she is in need of couture for her friends and fans. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417229 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417252 The signature feminine looks of Collette Dinnigan showed her A/W 2013 collection at Paris Fashion Week a couple of weeks ago. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417252 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417253 As comfortable as socks – Nike have launched Flyknit that are not only fashion forward but give a whole new edge to the manufacturing process. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417253 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417254 Boxpark, London is now home to a few, rather heavy ‘box shops’. 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417254 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417255 Back in 1972, Ray Barker opened his first store on the corner of High St and Victoria St in Auckland’s CBD. Thanks to Barker, we are now able to shop in the weekends and not have to go during lunch hours and taking ‘retail therapy’ days. Congratulations on 40 great years in the industry, cheers to the next 40! 017, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/417255 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411486 Launched in 1994, Icebreaker have always been at the forefront of wool development for the outdoors. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411486 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411500 Thieves targeted the Ksubi warehouse in Sydney, stealing around $1 million worth of the distinguished brand’s Autumn/Winter jeans stock. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411500 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411499 Thieves targeted the Ksubi warehouse in Sydney, stealing around $1 million worth of the distinguished brand’s Autumn/Winter jeans stock. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411499 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411485 The world of jewellery design is about to change with a “playful new character” hitting the scene. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411485 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411484 The Ellery winter 2012 collection will now be Beth Ellery’s final collection with her recent decision to close down her business. Pregnant with her first child, Beth has chosen to venture down other career paths. Fingers crossed we will see her popping up again one day in the future with her fashion forward designs. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411484 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411498 Many seminars this year for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival will focus on current market concerns over going online or staying put in retail stores and exploring opportunities in China. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411498 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411482 Photo: JONATHAN FRANTINI A chance meeting on a flight in 1981 sparked the iconic Birkin Bag after Jane Birkin, and now Iris Apfel, has had fashion’s highest honour. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411482 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411478 Vogue.com.au was the sponsor for the fourth show at Melbourne Fashion Festival at Central Pier that was filled with traps for young players. Photo from dailymail.co.uk 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411478 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411483 Hailey Clauson, 16, has been told that she does have a case against Urban Outfitters apparel group in the USA for using a photo of her without permission on a t-shirt. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411483 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411497 Since the 1930’s Mei + Picchi has been servicing the Melbourne fashion industry with mannequins, shopfittings and merchandising displays. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411497 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411496 Global Organic Textile Standard prohibits the use of child labour or toxic finishing agents such as formaldehyde in the use of organic fibre. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411496 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411495 Once known for being an award-winning architect and bridge builder, Julian Hakes has now revolutionised the art of the stiletto. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411495 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411494 Saturday 24th March is a day for many of the country’s most inspiring creatives to team up with leading design showrooms around Auckland to create a series of temporary installations based on this year’s theme of ‘Colour in Motion’. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411494 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411493 Holes in socks will soon be a thing of the past, as shopping for men has just got a whole lot easier and creative. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411493 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411492 Launched at the New Zealand Fashion Festival in late February, Skull and Bones is a fresh and innovative label that consists of two collections, Originals and Perennials. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411492 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411491 Helping to connect a new generation of designers with the fashion world, iD Dunedin Fashion Week provides a world-class opportunity for emerging talent to establish careers in the fast paced, dynamic industry. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411491 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411490 Recipients of the Summer 2011 cash grants have been announced. Fashion retailer, Max Foundation for New Zealand Women, launched in 2008 with a mission to “support individuals and initiatives whose actions enhance and inspire the wellbeing and advancement of New Zealand women.” 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411490 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411488 Soft fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and wool suiting, all phrases that can be used to describe the incredibly modern collection from Liam a new addition to the New Zealand fashion community. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411488 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411487 Announced as this years National Designer at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival and taking home an incredibly business prize that is valued at $75,000 is “such an honour” according to Christopher Esber. 012, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411487 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411045 Photo summary of Islamic Fashion Festival held in Kuala Lumpur 2012 012, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/411045 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410702 A group of New Zealand designers are to show their garments at a London showcase in October. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410702 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410697 Murray Crane has named blogger Isaac Hindin-Miller as the brand's new creative director. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410697 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410699 Storms and record-breaking rainfall over the holiday period have had a positive effect on trade, two major retailers say. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410699 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410700 The New Zealand Fashion Museum is on the hunt for garments for its upcoming exhibition. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410700 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410701 Children’s clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch looks set to shut down its UK arm due to falling sales. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410701 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410705 Fashion outerwear label Icebreaker is set to increase its Asian presence after signing a distribution deal with Japanese sports company Goldwin. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410705 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410710 The New Zealand Fashion Museum will be bringing the hugely successful Black in Fashion exhibition to Wellington. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410710 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410706 Farmers has welcomed newly-revived plus-size label Precious Vessels into its fold, with an exclusive launch range arriving in 20 stores later this month. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410706 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410707 A Nike supplier in Indonesia has been made to pay nearly 4500 of its workers more than $1 million in unpaid overtime compensation. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410707 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410708 After much negotiation between the organisers of the ‘big four’ fashion weeks, new dates have finally been confirmed for this year’s spring/summer shows. New York Fashion Week will run from 6-13 September, London from 14-18, Milan from 18-25 and Paris from 25 September to 2 October. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410708 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410709 Private equity firm TPG Capital is reportedly the latest to consider a takeover bid for Pacific Brands Ltd. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410709 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410630 China Sourcing Fair: Garments & Textiles India Sourcing Fair: Garments & Accessories April 27-30, 2012, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410630 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410698 Kiwi model Anmari Botha is the industry's latest risiing star, walking in the Paris haute couture shows for Giambattista Valli and Christophe Josse, as well as appearing in the two-day Givenchy presentation. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410698 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410703 Menswear manufacturer and wholesaler Rembrandt has announced plans to open three further own-brand stores in New Zealand. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410703 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410704 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. 011, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/410704 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/407394 Karen Walker Eyewear 'Little Aliens' 2012 Campaign! 009, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.apparelmagazine.co.nz/webapps/i/91043/247884/407394 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/91043/247884/404183 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/91043/247884/404175 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/91043/247884/404182 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/91043/247884/403850 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/91043/247884/403670 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/91043/247884/403664 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/91043/247884/403734 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/91043/247884/403692 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/91043/247884/403680 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/91043/247884/403665 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/91043/247884/402729 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/91043/247884/402730 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/91043/247884/402058 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/91043/247884/401785 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/91043/247884/401746 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/91043/247884/401605 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/91043/247884/401576 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/91043/247884/400762 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/91043/247884/400772 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/91043/247884/400761 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/91043/247884/400769 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/91043/247884/400628 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/91043/247884/400621 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