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Fashion Quarterly

Spring 2025
Magazine

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 • As the seasons shift, so does our style. From crisp white dresses to effortless transeasonal tailoring, FQ’s editor in chief Sarah Murray provides a curated guide to a spring wardrobe that’s equal parts timeless and on trend.

CONTRIBUTORS • What’s one beauty lesson or philosophy you’ve come to live by and how does it influence your craft?

TRENDING

GRACE PERIOD • Take a moment. Take a breath. Move into the season of new beginnings with purpose and poise.

GET THE LOOK • Sleek, playful, and polished — it’s time to shed those winter layers and discover your spring aesthetic.

Sporty prep • Hit the ground running in these sleek performance fits that fuse function with flair.

Double denim • Versatile, stylish, sophisticated, and hard-wearing — a fabric so good why wear anything else?

Barely there • Revel in the revealing this season through the sheer power and provocative possibilities of see-through styling.

Finishing touch • From sultry scents to eye-catching earrings, elevate your ensemble in an instant with these enticing style additions.

Spot the difference • A leopard may not change its spots, but you will definitely want to after seeing this striking selection of polka dot picks.

MAN MADE • It’s 2025, so why are men still in charge of women’s fashion?

FUTURE CLASSICS • Forget everything you thought you knew about timeless jeans. In 2025, it’s all about shape — and Levi’s is leading the charge.

ONE OF THE BOYS • Menswear is having a moment and New Zealand brands are leading the charge. From sleek tailoring to street-ready staples, it’s never been so cool to borrow from the boys.

INSIDE THE NZFW NEW ERA • As New Zealand Fashion Week returns this August, we reflect on how its past, present, and future converge to shape the next chapter of Aotearoa fashion.

az AOTEAROA DESIGNER DIRECTORY • From cult classics to emerging icons, Aotearoa punches well above its weight when it comes to fashion. Our island is home to a rich and diverse line-up of designers. Not sure where to start? Consider this your ultimate guide to discovering the best in New Zealand fashion, from A to Z.

CLOSET CONFIDENTIALS with Danny Pato • Hair stylist, creative director, and co-owner of D&M Hair Design.

TRENDING NOTEBOOK • Fresh starts don’t require far-flung finds — spring’s most enduring pieces are crafted lovingly and locally, right on our doorstep.

CUT ABOVE • Legendary diamond house Graff opens its first boutique on Auckland’s Queen Street, ushering in a brilliant new chapter for luxury jewellery.

STYLE

DRESS-UP BOX • The aesthetic? Eclectic. Style rules? Forget 'em. Fashion should be fun — so let’s play.

GET THE LOOK • Feeling fun and flirtatious? Embrace rich bold hues, pretty-as-a-picture patterns, and striking silhouettes.

BOWLED OVER • Put the 'mod' into modern with sleek styling, fearless femininity, and crisp tailoring.

GET THE LOOK • Create effortless ensembles with a curated selection of timeless foundational pieces — and a bit of glitz.

BEAUTY

RUNWAY REPORT • Black lips, thin brows, ’80s glam, and iridescent finishes ruled the Haute Couture runways.

Mineral makeover • Can ‘clean beauty’ deliver a flawless finish? FQ’s Natalia Didovich puts...

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  • OverDrive Magazine

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Languages

  • English