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 • This season, FQ’s editor in chief Sarah Murray gets down to business with crisp elevated pieces that blend tailored office attire with relaxed streetwear style.

CONTRIBUTORS • In this issue, we asked our contributors, what is keeping them inspired this winter.

TRENDING

Doll it up • A touch of whimsy, some dramatic flair, and bring the glamour — it’s time to hit the town.

Texture theory • Winter dressing is stepping into sensory mode, where elevated fabrics and rich finishes bring a little drama to the everyday.

Brown is the new black • Warm, rich, and endlessly wearable, chocolate hues have taken centre stage as this season’s shade du jour.

Undone elegance • Slouched just so, and skewed with intention, winter’s prevailing mood embraces the offbeat and the off-kilter styling.

Winter layers • This season, outerwear makes an elegant statement with elongated silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless tailoring.

Step into the season • Clean lines, elevated materials, and refined attitude, this winter’s trending boots are anything but basic.

COLD FRONT • Five winter trends we noted from Australian Fashion Week — both on and off the runway.

NEW GUARD • The swan has officially left the building. Allow us to introduce you to the next generation.

ELEVATED ESSENTIALS, BUILT TO LAST • WNSDY is redefining low-key luxury with its stripped-back, unisex pieces made for real life.

FORWARD FOCUS • These three young designers are here to show us how truly diverse the spectrum of fashion can be.

THE BIG SHIFT TO THRIFT • Buying (and selling) second-hand clothing has never been easier or more desirable, writes Carolyn Enting.

Boots and all • Loved by style icon Chloë Sevigny, ECCO’s latest boot drop proves you don’t have to compromise on cool, for comfort.

CLOSE-KNIT • On a whistle-stop tour of the regions, Jessica-Belle Greer focuses on shopping destinations — as well as their unique journeys.

CLOSET CONFIDENTIALS with Makaira Lee • Discovering your true style is a journey through the zeitgeist of what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what your gut says.

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • This winter, shift the narrative. Go beyond the latest and invest in pieces that ground you, stir you, and stay with you.

STYLE

IN REPOSE • Embrace the slower rhythm of the cooler months and wrap yourself in luxurious layers and cosy textures.

back to basics • Refined and effortless — sometimes all it takes is one key piece to serve a look.

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MOONS

Behind the seams • From undone buttons to cheeky bums, photographer Priscillia Saada’s book MOONS is a love letter to the honest, unfiltered — and often hilarious — reality of being a mum today.

The apple of your eye • There’s nothing sweeter than teeny toes and tiny clothes, and with styles this cute (and hand-me-down worthy), your baby might just outdress you.

Toddlers and tiaras • When make-believe is the order of the day and the puddles are primed for splishing and sploshing, it pays to dress the part.

Like a hurricane • As their personalities are well and truly shining through, it’s fun to style your not-so-little ones in pieces just as unique as they are.

Luxury unwrapped • Celebrate both caregivers and...