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 • Make the colder mornings easier on yourself this season by investing in elevated classics for your wardrobe, designed for both style and function.

CONTRIBUTORS • What part of yourself are you returning to or discovering for the first time?

TRENDING

NATURAL WONDER • Educator, tastemaker, and cultural advocate, Natua Kaa-Morgan (Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Pūkenga ki Waiau) finds comfort and joy in tranquil surrounds, supported by an intentional wardrobe of homespun knitwear and jewel tones. This is proudly Aotearoa fashion at its finest.

Get the look • When you need to create your own sunshine… bring the colour, bring the whimsy, and make it fashion.

MEET THE MAKERS • Behind every collection sits a network of highly skilled makers whose names rarely make the headlines. Meet the local often unseen hands quietly shaping the clothes you wear every day.

THIS OLD THING • The most meaningful pieces in our wardrobes are rarely the newest.

THE NEXT GEN • Meet three emerging creatives who are quietly shaping the next chapter of New Zealand fashion.

Hit the slopes • For those who consider après-ski the main event, this season is all about luxe layers and unapologetic alpine glamour.

Peplum is back • Think clean lines, corsetry inspiration, and modern tailoring that feels more directional than nostalgic.

For the maximalist • A little excess never hurt anyone. This season, texture takes centre stage through fringe, faux fur, embellishment, and unapologetic pops of colour.

Treasure trove • Bold jewels and conversation-starting pieces designed to steal the spotlight.

CLOSET CONFIDENTIALS • Courtney Joe knows clothes… here she shares her style evolution and the art of curating the perfect wardrobe.

LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • Everything winter calls for. Here are the essentials and standout pieces to shape your look this season.

COAT CHECK • Content creator Aki Curtis on why the Untouched World Haisley Coat is the only one you need this winter.

COATS • If there’s one item to invest in this season, a beautifully fitting winter coat is a true wardrobe game-changer.

KNITS • Practical, chic, and the ultimate in cosy — the versatility of one good sweater is not be underestimated.

TROUSERS • From high-waisted to low-rise, to the relaxed wide leg and the tailored fit, your perfect pant is here.

SKIRTS • Layer these ever-flattering midi and maxi silhouettes with a chunky knit and stacked heel for a winter go-to.

BOOTS • If ‘giving someone the boot’ refers to one of these sleek styles, then I’ll take it.

DAN’S FIELD NOTES • Our new contributing fashion editor-at-large Dan Ahwa asks the question keeping him up at night: if I were a sweater, what would I be? His answer is as sharp as you’d expect from the writer and creative director.

STYLE

ELEMENTAL • Sculpted silhouettes and suspended motion evoke a new kind of femininity.

Get the look • Embrace the layers this season — style soft feminine silhouettes with strong outerwear statements.

INTERIOR MOTIVE • Where softness becomes status and restraint feels more powerful than excess.

OFF THE GRID • We took Audi’s new F1 merch out of the city and into the landscape. Turns out speed...