Fashion Quarterly

Fashion Quarterly has been New Zealand’s style authority for 40 years. Not only is it the country’s most widely read fashion title, it is the only publication in New Zealand that places fashion at the forefront. The iconic brand explores style and the title’s related pillars through an intelligent, forward-thinking lens while capturing the uniqueness and diversity of New Zealand women.

Fashion Quarterly

FROM THE EDITOR

SARAH’S EDIT • A change in season calls for refined textures and rich natural tones, finished with a touch of glamour for after dark.

CONTRIBUTORS • What would you tell your younger self about ambition?

TRENDING

LEVEL UP • Make a choice. Make a statement. Stride out this season with main character energy.

Get the look • Autumnal elegance calls for lush hues, sophisticated silhouettes, and a dash of fringe for flair.

In her own frame • From New Zealand to Sydney, Emma Boyd is stepping confidently into her own creative spotlight.

THE BIG SHRINK • After years of progress toward broader representation, why does fashion’s “ideal” body seem like it’s shrinking again?

From Amélie to Āhuru • How Natalie Robb is using her soft power to link rural Aotearoa with the fashion industry.

CRAFTSMANSHIP with HEART • For these two designers, fashion is more than form; it is an expression of identity, history, and culture, embedded in every stitch.

It’s Regency, darling! • It is a truth universally acknowledged that a designer in want of sartorial inspiration will romance the past.

Scout’s honour • Earn your stripes with a wardrobe built on utility — crisp cotton shirting, earthy tones, and fun-ctional accessories.

In the boudoir • Slip into something a little more indulgent — from inky lace and scarlet silk to barely-there sultry slips.

On your watch list • For when you want to add a touch of je ne sais quoi — we’ve rounded up the most elegant accents for you.

BACK TO SCHOOL • Discovering the true art, and skill, required for jewellery making.

FIBRE TO FIELD • We speak to Kowtow about how they’re giving garments a second life in the soil.

CLOSET CONFIDENTIALS • Emphasising the ‘fun’ in fashion is the key to selfexpression and style — just ask Estelle Schuler.

TWENTY YEARS IN THE MAKING • The Kiwi creative distills his signature style into a polished capsule collection.

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • One of the best parts about cooler weather is having an excuse to layer up large. Consider a few of these fresh finds for your wish list.

BEHIND EVERY ORIGINAL • In its latest global campaign, Levi’s spotlights the back view that helped turn a pair of jeans into a cultural icon.

COATS & TRENCHES • Heritage-inspired trenches and softly structured coats lend clarity and cohesion to transitional ensembles.

BLAZERS • Few pieces can transform a look quite like a well-cut blazer. Sharp yet adaptable — a true essential.

KNITS • Equal parts practical and polished, the cardigan is the ultimate transeasonal wardrobe hero.

DENIM • From timeless straight legs, sculptural barrel cuts, to vintage washes, the right denim sets the right tone.

SHIRTS • The all-purpose button-up continues to proves why it’s the hardest working piece you’ll own.

SNEAKERS • Put your best foot forward with shoes that strike the perfect balance between form and function.

STYLE

REBEL REBEL • Layer up this autumn with these distinctive and dynamic pieces for effortless style with an edge.

Get the look • Elevated signature pieces with a dash of panache — turn heads in these style statements.

ALMOST PERFECT • Looking for that one exceptional piece to complete...