The origin advantage: Made in New Zealand apparel
We talk to Ryan Jennings, the Executive Director of Buy New Zealand made, about the state of the New Zealand apparel industry and the benefits of Made in NZ apparel.
Secrets for a loyal customer base
After announcing the closure of both her physical and online stores earlier this year, Amber Whitecliffe’s loyal customers were successful in persuading her to keep her online store going. We talk to Whitecliffe about producing apparel in New Zealand, and the secrets behind her loyal
Hello Kitty and mindful fashion – A talk with Emily Miller-Sharma of Ruby
In 2002, Ruby opened its first flagship boutique in Auckland’s High Street in 2002. It now has eight stores in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. We catch up with Emily Miller-Sharma, General Manager of Kiwi fashion retail leader Ruby and designer at Liam, to
New Zealand’s first AI-powered digital models take to the runway with Salasai
New Zealand designer label Salasai is sending New Zealand’s first AI-powered digital human fashion models down the runway as part of its AW2020 release. Unlike other shows at New Zealand Fashion Week this week, Salasai’s show exists only online, and will continuously launch over seven
Michael Hill International posts $17m profit
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has reported a lift in profit but is feeling the pinch of lower sales and squeezed margins.
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Dylan Mulder explores new digital frontiers in the fashion world
“What might a Louis Vuitton or Off-White digital piece of clothing be like?” Matthew Drinkwater, head of the Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, mused to Vogue in April earlier this year. The question came in the wake of Carlings, a multi brand
Gem Retail Hotlist: Be Free Grocer flourishes in Palmerston North
Retail isn’t an obvious next step for a couple who met during five years’ volunteering at a Malaysian wildlife sanctuary, but Bronwyn Green and David Phillips’ passion for animals has led them to tackle waste management from the shopfloor. Green shared insights about their plastic-free
Are you on The Retail Hotlist 2019?
Join us in celebrating the vitality and innovation of New Zealand’s retail sector by voting for The Retail Hotlist. The NZ Retail team and Gem, powered by Latitude, have rounded up dozens of inspiring retailers and now we need your help to pick the winners
The bridal industry changes driving Karen Walker’s new Atelier range
In the last couple of years, Kiwi fashion designers like Ingrid Starnes, Juliette Hogan and Paris Georgia have rolled out bridal ranges. Now they’ve been joined by Karen Walker. We asked Walker what’s behind the rise of designer bridal.
Shop with The Register: Dress up for New Zealand Fashion Week
Retailers are busy, and busy people don’t have time to be constantly catwalk-ready. But if you’d like to shine a little brighter while checking out the new season apparel at New Zealand Fashion Week, here’s some great ideas for professional women.