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 • For days that begin at your desk and end on the front row, these pieces never miss a beat.

CONTRIBUTORS • What are you choosing to leave behind this season, and what are you making room for?

TRENDING

PERMISSION TO PLAY • A fresh season calls for a fresh perspective. From sculptural silhouettes to bold beauty, these are the pieces redefining the mood right now.

Get the look • Forget cohesion for once — have fun with colourful chaos and pick the pieces that really make you smile.

CLOSET CONFIDENTIALS • Following her instincts rather than trends has helped Chloe Hill refine her personal authentic style. Here, she shares how…

WHAT IS LUXURY NOW? • The state of the global fashion market has left many designer shoppers feeling disillusioned. So, what can still be cherished in one of the world’s most indulgent industries?

WEAVING THE FUTURE OF INDIGENOUS FASHION • Designer Kiri Nathan opens a landmark new space in Auckland for Māori and indigenous creatives.

Colour theory • Subtlety takes a back seat as fearless colour pairings usher in fashion’s most joyful mood yet.

Literary chic • Perhaps the poets knew best. Dress the part in polished classics with a distinctly bookish sensibility.

The night shift • When the occasion calls for it, here’s how to answer.

Silver lining • From showstopping statement pieces to gleaming accents and polished timepieces, silver brings the sparkle this season.

MORE IS MORE • Michael Hill’s new Luxe Links collection makes a compelling case for wearing your best jewellery every single day, no occasion required.

PRESENT TENSE • In a fast-paced world obsessed with speed and immediacy, the most radical thing I want to do is buy a watch, writes Dan Ahwa.

MODEL DIARIES • From small-town New Zealand to some of the world’s biggest fashion capitals, we catch up with four homegrown models proving Aotearoa talent has no borders.

DRESSES • Meet the dresses you’ll reach for on repeat this season: effortless, elegant, and endlessly versatile.

T-SHIRTS • Whether you favour a crisp white crew or a bold graphic, these T-shirts prove the everyday essential is anything but ordinary.

JACKETS • The key to transitional dressing lies in the layers that bring every outfit together.

BALLET FLATS • The enduring appeal of the ballet flat lies in its ability to bring polish to even the simplest outfit.

SHORTS • From relaxed denim to polished tailoring, these shorts are the key to easing into warmer days.

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • Out with the cold, in with the new. It’s time to defrost our spring wardrobes with these enticing arrivals.

STYLE

THE ART OF STYLE • Fashion is fun, trends are attractive, but authentic individual style is an art form.

Get the look • She’s soft, she’s pretty, she’s flowing, and she’s graceful — she’s spring personified.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK • From iconic runway moments to this season’s most anticipated shows, your essential guide to NZFW Kahuria 2026 starts here.

THE LANGUAGE OF CASHMERE • To mark ten years, Elle & Riley invited the people who inspire them the most to interpret a single word through the lens of cashmere.

BEAUTY

PEAK CONDITION • Sarah...