4 Days of Fashion

Models on the O’Connell St runway during Ingrid Starne’s 2017 show (Photo: Duncan Innes).

Taking high fashion to the streets of downtown Auckland

To mark 4 Days of Fashion in the City, four of downtown Auckland’s fashion personalities are sharing their experiences of the industry. Today, Simon Pound of Ingrid Starnes, writes about putting fashion on the street and the community it takes to make it happen.

By Simon Pound | 18th March, 2018

Business is Boring boss

Pat Menzies and his daughter Michelle, who co-runs the business.

The family shoe store that first brought Dr Martens to New Zealand

Iconic shoe store owner Pat Menzies recalls the time when flares and platforms graced the nightclubs of Queen St, and how that history has kept his store relevant in 2018.

By Pat Menzies | 17th March, 2018

A certain style: moving fashion forward by looking back

A certain style: moving fashion forward by looking back

Doris de Pont explores the fashion legacy of Bruce Papas for 4 Days of Fashion in the City.

By Doris de Pont | 16th March, 2018

A safe space for men to go shopping.

How to make men like shopping

To mark 4 Days of Fashion in the City, four of downtown Auckland’s fashion personalities are sharing their experiences of the industry. Today, Barkers' managing director Jamie Whiting, discusses the changes technology has brought to bricks and mortar retail.

By Jamie Whiting | 15th March, 2018