SYLVIA PARK - ENVY ISSUE 3

ENVY SUMMER|2013

FASHION L.A. STYLE | SPLASHIN’ AROUND | INTREPID TRAVELLER | UNABASHEDLY PREP | TECHNO JUNKIE | ROMAN HOLIDAY | FREE SPIRITED | SUMMER LOVIN’ | DREAM WEAVER | WHO’S BEEN GOOD?

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010 L.A. STYLE Think refined, stylish and oh so Hollywood!

018 ANYONE FOR...

Fine jewellery?

020 SPLASHIN’ AROUND A bit of poolside shoe stalking to guide you through the biggest trends of the season.

026 GET THE STORIES BEHIND The hottest names on the scene.

030 UNABASHEDLY PREP Pastel and ice cream shades will add a fresh and contemporary feel to your wardrobe.

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036 TECHNO JUNKIE Gadgets are just as essential as your sunscreen these holidays.

038 ROMAN HOLIDAY Come and travel to this side of the fashion spectrum.

044 DIVINE SCENTS Delectable scents of the season.

048 FREE SPIRITED Shake off your fashion constraints and jump into something a bit more relaxed.

060 BEAT THE CLOCK Chic wall clocks from Texan Art Schools.

062 SUMMER LOVIN’ Let your mind escape the mundane.

064 DREAM WEAVER Spin the globe and pick a destination!

066 WHO’S BEEN GOOD? Kids with a dash of imagination.

077 INTREPID TRAVELLER How to get from England to New Zealand is a challenging prospect if you have a fear of flying.

080 WIN A FREE BEACH TOWEL Just say the word.

SUMMER 2013/2014 SWIMWEAR INSTORE AND ONLINE

EDITORS NOTE Is it too early to start singing Christmas carols?

We know Christmas is on the way so I say; EMBRACE IT!!

The urge to give gifts is hardwired into humans. We not only want to give the special people in our lives gifts, we need to. So don’t fight the urge.

That said, what to give is not the same as what to buy.

Buying is easy, gifting—finding the right thing for the right person—is challenging.

Our bumper Christmas edition of ENVY may be able to help you. We hope you enjoy this issue as it has been put together with love and passion, and we can’t wait to share it with you. At its core, the season at hand is about sharing—be it presents, support or time. Find something you have to give and share it with someone. The only requirement is that it comes from the heart.

Have a fabulous Christmas and a very safe New Year.

Jo Allen

Cover

From left to right: Meme wears: Swimsuit by Cotton On Kids Hat by Cotton On Kids Jelly Sandals by Cotton On Kids Marley wears: Striped tee by Country Road Board shorts by Country Road Sunglasses by 2 Cheap Jandals by Cotton On Kids Lola wears: Swimsuit by Pumpkin Patch Sunglasses by Pumpkin Patch Jelly Sandals by Cotton On Kids Eli Wears: Tee by Pumpkin Patch Board shorts by JK Kids Hat by Cotton On Kids

ENVY CONTRIBUTOR’S

Jo Allen EDITOR, Karla Robertson DEPUTY EDITOR, Bill Miller CREATIVE DIRECTOR, James Gourley PRODUCTION MANAGER, Catherine Garbin ART DIRECTOR, Chris Walsh PHOTOGRAPHER, Angie Kemp COPYWRITER, Eloise Morin FASHION STYLIST, Rachel Morton STILLS STYLIST, Tania Travers HAIR AND MAKE UP, Advertising enquiries: jo.allen@kipt.co.nz or 09 573 4395

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LET YOUR TRUE COLOURS SHINE THROUGH...

Forget the national obsession with black, a rising star of the homegrown fashion industry wants to colour our world.

Amber Whitecliffe is every inch as fresh and lovely as her divine designs.

Flirty, floaty, sometimes frilly. Floral, feminine, always fabulous.

Amber’s designs are unashamedly both girly and womanly.

Androgyny does not feature in her look book, her designs are a pure celebration of femininity.

Amber launched her label a year ago at a well-attended show at Mt Eden bowls club, complete with high tea. Fashion bloggers and ‘A’ listers lapped it up (and not just the tea, which was served in exquisite china cups, naturally). Amber’s designs got the green light.

“After school I did a general year at Whitecliffe College,” (founded by her parents Greg and Michelle), “but at the end couldn’t decide what to do.”

“It was my Mum who suggested I study fashion after she walked into my bedroom and looked at all the fashion pictures stuck on the walls. I couldn’t sew, knew nothing about making clothes but she was right. Fashion was my passion.

“It was hard at first because most of the people on my course had sewing experience. But I stuck it out and loved it. I was thrilled when I sold all the pieces in my graduate collection and that’s when I decided I wanted to start my own clothes label.

“While I was studying I had an internship at Trelise Cooper and stayed there for three years where I was managing its fabric store in Parnell.

“When I left I went round Europe with my hard-earned money and spent four months touring London, Paris, Spain and Greece. It really opened my eyes to how big the fashion industry is in Europe compared to how relatively tiny it is in New Zealand.

“When I got back I wanted to get as much experience in fashion as I could and went to work for Lucie Boshier, Pumpkin Patch,

Remix magazine and finally two years at textile and trimmings specialists Hawes and Freer, it was an awesome experience.

“Working for companies like Trelise Cooper and Hawes and Freer, I learnt that gorgeous fabrics were the only option. I am addicted to beautiful fabrics and I try to keep the majority of my collection at a high standard. One of the main things that make my designs stand out among others is the use of highquality fabrics.

“To me it makes the garments special, luxurious and lasting.

“I love colour and think New Zealand women are a bit afraid of wearing it. I enjoy using colour, feminine details and creating a flattering silhouette. If you want to stand out and be noticed, wear my stuff!”

Amber’s designs are wholly made in New Zealand, usually no more than ten pieces in each design, so they are neither pret a porter nor haute couture, but remarkably exclusive yet affordable.

Her mantra that ‘looking great makes you feel great’ has contributed to this young designer’s purpose to make women feel happier and good about themselves through the clothes they wear.

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CRATE CLOTHING CO. If he’s not surfing, playing music or designing, you’ll most probably find him in his creative space working on one of New Zealand’s latest fashion labels, Crate Clothing.

Blair Wigglesworth created and launched Crate Clothing in 2012 and has since gained a loyal and growing fan base for the brand’s unique style and flavour.

Crate is stocked in more than 30 outlets, not bad for a seed of an idea sown on a surfing holiday in Bali.

“When growing up in Warkworth, I used to skate, surf and snowboard. Street wear and lifestyle fashion is intertwined with these sports and as a result I had a keen interest in clothes from an early age.

“After high school I moved to Hamilton to go to Waikato University to do a sport and leisure degree. Although sport and specifically the board sports have always been a big part of my life, I realised that I was also interested in learning about the business, advertising and marketing side of things.

“My flatmates used to laugh at me because I was more interested in the adverts than the TV programmes we were supposed to be watching.

“After finishing my degree I got my dream job at the time, as a skate and surf manager at Cheapskates in Hamilton. A couple of years later I became manager at Backdoor Surf.

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“After several years I was ready for change. I was still keen to work in the fashion, skate, surf, snow industry but was over the daily grind of retail.

“And that’s where a clothing label came into the picture. I approached a couple of buyers I knew and asked if they would stock my range if I produced one. They said yes if it’s good enough, haha.”

That was all he needed to turn a dream into reality and he wasted no time in turning out his first samples.

“My mother-in-law showed me how to sew and I borrowed her sewing machine and produced eight T-shirts in a day in a design that I was confident would sell.

“I did four designs and seeing as I had worked for retailers before, knew that I only had one chance to perform for the buyers. If I did something which flopped, they wouldn’t stock it next season.”

Needless to say the T-shirts sold really well and Crate Clothing designs (all made in NZ but not personally by Wigglesworth, haha) are sought after by savvy dressers both here and in Australia and beyond.

Wigglesworth said his designs were influenced and inspired by music, pop culture, society and fashion.

“I design and create what I like and want to wear while striving to achieve excellence and quality. I try to only bring something out if I think it’s a 10 out of 10. Anything else isn’t good enough.”

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HANNAHS SHOES Is there a shoe brand more quintessentially New Zealand than Hannahs? We have an Irishman to thank for that.

In the little town of Ballymoney in the north of Ireland, one of the local ancestors is a legend for being ‘the man who put shoes on half of New Zealand’.

Some 145 years after opening his first shop, Robert Hannah’s legacy is still going strong even if kick-ass heels have long replaced his original goldminers’ boots. After serving as an apprentice to a cobbler, Robert left the family farm when he was 18 and immigrated to Australia in 1863. Three years later he saw the light and moved to New Zealand where the West Coast gold rush offered lucrative opportunities.

Family legend holds that his first job was at a casino for miners where he made enough money to open his first boot shop in Charleston.

He moved to Wellington when the gold rush ended, and in 1874 opened his shop on Lambton Quay in Wellington. The shop proved so successful that he remained in Wellington for the rest of his life. As his fortune grew, he also began to invest in the manufacture and import of footwear and at one time he commanded half the shoe trade in New Zealand.

He died in 1930 at the age of 85 when there were 30 Hannahs branches across the country and a factory in Wellington.

Robert Hannah was an entrepreneur of his times who cared deeply for his staff. He paid them above the going wage, and worked hard to keep them employed during the depression years.

In the heart of Wellington stands Antrim House (named after the county of his birth), which was Robert’s last home. Now the headquarters of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, the property attracts as much admiration today as when it was built in 1905.

Though surrounded by high-rise buildings, Antrim House still has its lawns and trees, an oasis of green in the city and a fitting reminder of one of New Zealand’s most successful pioneers.

Robert Hannah has earned his place in New Zealand’s history. No doubt he would be very proud - but probably not surprised - that Hannahs has become New Zealand’s most famous footwear brand, with 53 stores nationwide as well as eight Pulp and ten Hush Puppies sister stores both here and Australia.

His motto “fair wear or another pair” still applies, as does good service and value.

And despite the recent addition of Steve Madden to Hannahs’ international range, which also features Madonna Truth or Dare, Clarks, Skechers and Kardashian Kollection handbags, the nation’s favourite continues to be the uniquely New Zealand-designed Pulp range. www.hannahs.co.nz SUMMER13 | ENVY | 7

L.A. STYLE Think refined, stylish and oh so Hollywood! These polished looks will inject all the glamour you need to make heads turn this Summer.

Left: Maxi dress by Dotti Sunglasses by Factorie Cuff by Kookai Earrings by Colette Ring by Colette

Above: Jacket by Portmans Tank by Portmans Pants by Portmans Heels by Mi Piaci Sunglasses by Cotton On Cuff by David Lawrence Ring by Colette

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Jumpsuit by Dotti Hat by Glassons Bag by Colette Sandals by Novo Shoes Bracelet by David Lawrence Ring by Colette

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Dress by Portmans, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style, Earrings by Colette, Cuff by Witchery

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Dress by Wild Pair, Shoes by Wild Pair, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style, Belt by David Lawrence, Ring by Kookai, Cuff by Kookai

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Roxy Swimsuit by Quiksilver Sunglasses by Sunglass Style Ring by Kookai Sandals by Mi Piaci

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The NZ Open is returning to The Hills next year, what does that mean to you?

I always thought if we can get the Open back again we will grow this to become an iconic event that will transform the awareness of golf in this country. It will be run like no other golf open in the world. I believe we are on the tip of something huge here. It’s a win win situation for everyone. Tourism will be up, business will prosper. Many will come here because of the beautiful landscape and want to see more. Those that are golfers will play many of our other great golf courses.

Golfers spend more while they are here so they are the tourists we need.

How often do you play golf yourself?

SIR MICHAEL HILL

Very little this year. We have been busy building a lodge at The Hills and developing the surrounding landscape to include another golf hole and an international grass tennis court and a world class six-bedroom home that will be let on a turnkey arrangement.

He’s been called the King of Bling but is actually one of the most cultured men you’re likely to meet.

You have to take the whole home which includes its private golf hole and grass tennis court. One booking for a family or six couples who want to ski or play golf or just relax.

Sir Michael Hill is a man of many talents. Famous for changing the way we buy jewellery, he operates an international retail jewellery chain of 252 stores and employs over 2,000 staff.

The boy from Whangarei wants his jewellery brand to be the most people-focused in the world.

Would you consider sponsoring the America’s Cup?

Jewellery aside, Sir Michael’s other great passions are his family, golf and classical music.

I have always enjoyed the arts and the creativity it brings into our lives. I’m working on a series of cartoons that may get published in a book before too long. I also want to make The Hills golf course famous for its contemporary sculptures. There are so many beautiful golf courses throughout the world, so I see our point of difference being the art installations.

His creative family members are very much a part of the international Michael Hill enterprise. His wife Lady Christine, a former art teacher, exhibits regularly throughout New Zealand and is well known for her original paintings and works.

Daughter Emma now chairs the Michael Hill board. Son Mark is a professional sculptor and photographer and daughter-inlaw Monika is a graphic designer with the company.

In 2001 Sir Michael was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In the same year, his lifelong passion for the arts, and in particular the violin, led to the establishment of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, a biennial event for emerging young violinists from all over the world.

His home and private golf course is The Hills, carved from a former deer farm near Arrowtown. In 2007 it was selected to host the prestigious New Zealand Open for three years and the tournament is returning next year. The Hills club house, an innovative underground bunker-style building, was named Supreme Award winner in the 2008 New Zealand Architectural Awards.

Sir Michael took time out of his hectic schedule to answer these questions for Envy.

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No You have a very artistic family. Do you consider yourself artistic or are you happy to surround yourself with the family’s creations?

How important is music to you?

Music is very important to me. The Michael Hill International Violin competition has developed over 12 years to be recognised as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. It is also gradually raising the awareness of classical music in this country so there are more young people starting to play the violin. I am fortunate to be able to play an instrument and you are never lonely if you have music to fall back on. I lose myself in a different world and I find it particularly relaxing.

What would be your perfect day?

A clear summer’s day on our property, kayak Lake Hayes for an hour, play some Bach on the violin, walk the dogs with my wife Christine, a few holes of golf. Then have the family for dinner or go to (son) Mark’s for dinner as he is a great innovative cook and enjoy a nice glass or two of local chardonnay or pinot noir.

What could be better.

We are very privileged to live in such a wonderful area and great country. www.michaelhill.com

MEADOWLARK When two stars collide a new star is born and some even think this is how the earth’s gold was created.

I’m no astrophysicist but I do like analogies and this one is not far from perfect when talking about the founders of cult jewellery brand Meadowlark.

Wedded in business and in love, Claire Hammon and Greg Fromond are the talented partnership that has brought us adornments we crave for. Coming together from backgrounds in graphic design (Claire) and skate culture (Greg) their pieces manage to be both dark and pretty at the same time.

The roll call of Meadowlark wearers is the ultimate testimony to its decadently dark and utterly unique aesthetic – Florence Welch, Alison Mosshart, Jamie Hince, Grimes, Bat For Lashes, and Alisa Xayalith are all members of the Meadowlark sect.

Our very own pop queen Lorde wore a Meadowlark wreath necklace in her music video for ‘Royals’.

Claire was brought up in Christchurch and after leaving school brought out her own successful fashion label where she learnt how to run a small creative business. She sold the brand, moved to Auckland where her creative talents were called on to design a magazine and (this is where the celestial bit comes in) met Greg.

He’d originally wanted to be a printmaker but his fascination with woodblocks revealed a penchant for jewellery he couldn’t ignore. Producing a jewellery line for another label while developing his own label cemented his determination.

Claire and Greg got together in 2005 both romantically and creatively and Meadowlark took flight. The brand now has thirteen collections to its name and is stocked by 40 retailers in Australasia as well as its online store which sells internationally.

The couple talked about what makes Meadowlark rock.

Who does most of the designing? Where do you get your inspiration from?

Claire: Greg and I design everything; we work apart and together. We’re inspired by everything around us, but in particular by architecture, nature, science and fashion.

The eyeball range is particularly eye-catching. Tell me about that.

Claire: The idea started as a joke. It was inspired by our Christmas tree which we always decorate with eyeballs.

When I came up with the 6 eyeball ring we laughed about potentially including it but now the eyeballs are my favorite part of the collection.

Has the arrival of your daughter Gigi influenced your work. How so?

Greg: It’s hard to tell. Our ranges are often a reflection of what’s

going on in our lives, so I suspect her arrival has influenced our work. It certainly has had an effect on how and when we work.

You recently moved into a new studio which looks amazing. How important is it to your creative process to be in a beautiful space?

Claire: I don’t think it’s that important where we actually are as we design all the time. Ideas just pop into our heads anywhere. Greg: Functionality is more important, and having a dedicated space away from home definitely helps with the creative process.

What do you like most about designing and making jewellery in NZ? Greg: I think the New Zealand landscape sets the tone of our creativity to some extent, as it does for so many local creatives.

I think New Zealand has a certain enigma and as New Zealanders, we can’t avoid the national psyche influencing our work. In terms of making, the Kiwi can-do, number 8 wire approach is certainly prevalent. When I’m working on a piece I like to think outside the box and try new processes if I can.

And hate?

Greg: Well there’s the doubters and the naysayers, but on the whole we’ve been very lucky with amazing support from our stores and our customers, so not too many gripes here.

It’s fantastic to see Lorde wearing your stuff. How does that make you feel?

Greg: Grateful. That’s a perfect example of the support I’m talking about. On an international level, its crucial that New Zealanders stick together and help each other out if possible.

Do you have a favourite piece?

Claire: My all-time favorite piece is the faceted drop earrings.

I love the bold pieces. Greg: My favourite piece changes depending on how I’m feeling, as that’s often the way in which they were created. Most often my favourite piece is the devil’s claw ring.

What is Santa bringing to your house this Christmas?

Greg: Time off to relax and catch up with family & friends. www.meadowlarkjewellery.com SUMMER13 | ENVY | 17

ANYONE FOR...

G-shock Watch from Diamond and Time, Seiko Watch (silver) from Carati Jeweller, Seiko Watch (blue) from Carati Jeweller, Calvin Klein Watch (silver) from Diamond and Time, Calvin Klein Watch (white face) from Diamond and Time

Guess Watch (navy blue) from Carati Jeweller, Dyrberg/Kern Watch (white) from Angela Daniel Jewellery

Tennis racket and balls from The Warehouse

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Calvin Klein Pendant (gold) from Diamond and Time, Nikki Lissoni Pendant Necklace from Carati Jeweller

Meadowlark Wreath Earrings from Walker and Hall

Left; Calvin Klein Cuff (gold) from Diamond and Time.Below;Meadowlark Wreath Cocktail Ring from Walker and Hall

Rings from top: Green Quartz and Diamond in White Gold Cocktail Ring from Angela Daniel Jewellery, Calvin Klein Ring from Diamond and Time, Citrine Diamond in White Gold Cocktail Ring from Angela Daniel Jewellery, White Gold and Diamond Centre Engagement Ring from Angela Daniel Jewellery

Gold Gate Bracelet from Walker and Hall Gold Belcher Bracelet from Walker and Hall Swarovski Bangle from Carati Jeweller

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SPLASHIN’ AROUND

A bit of poolside shoe stalking to guide you through the biggest trends of the season.

Orange suede heels by Mi Piaci

Green and tan sandals by Overland Footwear

Men’s suede shoes by Country Road

Brown leather shoes by Overland Footwear

Women’s sandals by Mi Piaci

Men’s boat shoes by Timberland

Leopard Pony shoes

by Hannahs

Ipanema sandals by Novo Shoes

Leather thongs by Country Road

Embellished gold heel by Forever New

Wooden wedge by Forever New

WILD PAIR

hungry trendies, the first Wild Pair opened on Queen Street and became the flagship for a chain of outlets countrywide.

Getting the Godfather of Shock Rock to sign his sneakers was all in a day’s work for Paul Donovan.

“We aimed to stand out and our customers liked what we were doing and our way out designs,” said Paul. “We stocked platforms in sizes big enough for drag queens which were really popular in the 90’s. We stocked men’s over the knee boots for $1,400 and they sold well.”

He was working in the family shoe store in Britomart (long before it became a by-word for trendy) when who should walk in but none other than the legendary Alice Cooper. The superstar was in town for a concert at Mt Smart Supertop in his Trashes to the World tour in 1990.

“He was really friendly and happy to sign a pair of canvas shoes for me,” said Paul.

Acting just like a regular guy, not a smudge of eyeliner in sight, Mr Cooper bought his young female companion a pair of shoes.

What they were like is lost to memory but chances are they were chunky high heels or wedges not unlike the 80s revival footwear we are loving right now.

It’s no surprise that Paul’s family firm is Wild Pair, merchants of some of the coolest and most covetable shoes on the planet.

Now national retail manager, he learnt his trade from the boots up as an apprentice shoe designer in his father’s factory in Newmarket.

Following changes to trade tariffs in 1987, the business stopped manufacturing and started importing shoes. With an obvious eye for what women wanted, it sourced fashionable, affordable shoes that ‘took off like a rocket’.

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The Queen’s grand-daughter Zara Phillips has been a customer along with several visiting members of Rock royalty following in Alice Cooper’s wake.

“A year after opening, my mum brought back a green, seethrough plastic suit she had bought on the King’s Road in London. She thought it would look good as a window dressing.

“We got so many comments about it that we decided to buy a few pieces of women’s apparel. A year after that, we opened our first Lippy store next door.”

Since the decision was taken to incorporate Lippy within Wild Pair, Paul has taken to scouring the internet for retro finds to re-fit the combined outlets.

The Sylvia Park store was one of the first to undergo the rad makeover and is a delight, chocka with vintage ephemera including a pair of amazing platform boots that were in Wild Pair’s original shop.

“I love the fashion, I love shoes and I’m loving taking Wild Pair to its next phase. It’s what’s keeping me on my toes.”

As the indomitable Bette Midler astutely observed: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” www.wildpair.co.nz

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SHOE CONNECTION Ask any woman and she’ll tell you the right pair of shoes can make a bad day turn great.

Most guys just don’t understand why a woman has to have so many shoes and trust me, it’s not something easy to explain.

But thank goodness for a New Zealand shoe dynasty whose men know exactly what a woman wants.

I stopped in my tracks on a visit to Wellington when I saw a pair of crazy Jeffrey Campbell’s in the window at Shoe Connection.

You know the ones, sky high transparent wedges packed with Barbie heads. Once seen never forgotten. I flushed in a wave of Lady Gaga nostalgia.

Imagine my surprise when I learnt that the patriarch of the business, Cecil Banks, celebrated his 100th birthday this year and 75 years in the shoe trade. You could have knocked me down with a pair of Converse sneakers.

The centenarian opened his first shoe shop at a time when his customers included returning soldiers from the Second World War. They wanted to buy NZ-made Monarch shoes, makers of their army issue boots. The Lower Hutt store was the first in the country to x-ray people’s feet, children’s in particular, to get a good fit.

Cecil remembers selling his first pair of shoes for 19 shillings and 11 pence (reduced from one guinea) or about 50 cents in today’s money.

“They were an opening special and a woman came in to buy a pair for her husband,” said Cecil. “Back then black and a bit of brown was all that was available, none of the colour we have today.

“I had a straightforward philosophy, dedication and passion for what I did. I enjoyed footwear, I enjoyed buying shoes for the store, I enjoyed my customers and doing what I could do for them”.

Three generations of the Banks family have been involved in the business, with Cecil’s grandson Jeremy now heading the Banks Group.

His father John opened the first Shoe Connection store in 1991 from a desire to showcase the best of the Banks Shoes range with a more youthful flavour. The Shoe Connection foundation is built upon the same core values that have made Banks Shoes an iconic Wellington brand; top service, highly desirable brands and a great range.

Nationwide, there are now eleven Shoe Connection stores, including one at Sylvia Park and an online store, along with four Banks Shoes and a Plimmer Shoes shop.

Jeremy Banks said his grandfather was a remarkable man who still took an interest in the company.

“Gramps founded a family business devoted to building a chain of leading footwear stores. I’m the third generation to have been at the helm and we have all lived by his philosophy “first always”.

“His vision was to provide his customers with European style at the best value. Each season our buyers travel the world to uncover the latest looks and style trends”.

Apparently shoes give a woman confidence, make her feel beautiful and are in essence an extension of ourselves.

Perhaps those Barbie boots will reveal more about my inner fantasies than I am prepared to share ....... www.shoeconnection.co.nz SUMMER13 | ENVY | 25

The stories behind

FASHION WRITER ANNA LEE From being a child who hated wearing clothes, Anna Lee has grown into a woman whose naked ambition is to be a top fashion writer.

She currently writes for a weekly lifestyle magazine (which I am not allowed to name, suffice to say its title contains four letters which include the third letter in Envy) and loves going to work. Read on to learn about Anna’s to-die-for job and her tips about what we should be wearing this summer.

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Auckland and attended Glendowie College where I spent most of my time buried in the photography room. My schedule would read maths, English, history etc. but most of the time it was just six periods of photography or fashion…oops!

When did you become interested in fashion?

I went through a phase of refusing to wear clothes. I attended a LOT of playgroups/parties completely naked. Then, at four I progressed to a pair of stripy pyjamas that I refused to take off.

I wasn’t the most fashionable child ever and was apparently, an absolute nightmare to dress. Thankfully, I like clothes a lot more now.

How did you find yourself working on the magazine?

I was fortunate enough to know someone who knew the editor. After a lot of pursuing I managed to sit down and have a chat with her - originally just for some much needed career advice. Following the chat, I was offered two days a week as an intern. After around five months, I was lucky enough to be offered a paid position.

My role varies a lot, some days I’m sourcing for the interior design pages, others I’m at a fashion shoot... Each day brings an exciting new challenge! I’m packing my bag to go on an overseas crazy adventure shoot for the next six weeks. Watch this space!

What do you love/hate about the job?

I absolutely adore my job. Some of my friends would say I love it a bit too much. Every day I cannot wait to get to work! I work with and get to meet some of the most creative, interesting and inspiring people. There is always something fun and new happening - it definitely keeps me on my toes.

What was it like being in the press pack at New Zealand Fashion Week?

Fashion Week was crazy! Long days living off coffee and red bull, racing around with not much sleep! My job at Fashion Week was snapping the fabulous street style. In the process, I meet some incredible people – loads of whose blogs I have religiously followed and designers who I have

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secretly (or not so secretly) idolised so it was amazing finally meeting them too.

Favourite designers?

Karen Walker would have to be one of my favourite NZ designers, though new designer Georgia Alice is definitely creeping her way up my list. Internationally, my favourites would have to be Louis Vuitton and Alexander Wang.

What’s your trend forecast for summer and what will you be wearing?

This summer, I am hoping to see less floral and cheap looking lace that should only be worn as a joke or on Halloween. I can see nautical stripes rearing their head again (did they ever leave?), holographic accessories and monochrome outfits splashed with pops of neon colour. Graphic prints and patterns will also be popular which has been frequently featured in lots of designer’s high summer collections this season (Stolen Girlfriends Club pineapple print, anyone?) The end of summer will bring 90’s ‘glam grunge’ into play, with lots of plaid, moody colours and more layering which will continue throughout winter. This summer, I will be sticking to my monochrome and neutral tones, large hats and fabric shorts.

How long have you worked at Backdoor and is Sylvia Park a good place to check out street style?

I have worked as a casual at Backdoor for around a year now. At Sylvia Park there is such a huge variety of people who showcase such a range of different looks and styles…it’s always very interesting checking it all out!

What do you want to be doing in 10 years time?

Working as a fashion writer in New York City

BONNIE HURUNUI Something breathtaking happens when you grab a diverse range of culture, background and musical influence.

‘Bonnie and the Oosh’ (not to be confused with Benny and the Jets) is an Auckland-based indie rock band with attitude.

Fronted by the enigmatic Bonnie Hurunui, the band is a favourite on the pub and festival scene.

Rocking since 2010, Bonnie and the Oosh has recorded a debut EP, has several tracks on iTunes and has had its music feature on TV’s Fishing Show. We asked Bonnie about what makes the band rock.

Where did the name come from?

Two band members insisted on the Bonnie part. I thought it sounded pretty cocky and wasn’t keen at all. The compromise was we would use it on our EP “Journey to Freedom” then drop it soon after the album launch. It stuck. My brother Hemi used the word ‘oosh’ when he meant ‘mean’ or ‘cool’. It was random and meaningless and I loved it.

How did you guys get together?

Drummer Joe Teinakore and I have been playing together for around nine years as acoustic duo The Roadies. We decided we wanted to make more noise and we formed Bonnie and the Oosh, the ‘big’ band, with Karl Apao (lead guitar), Mandy Kupenga (backing vocals) and Dwayne Dlack (bass).

Who writes the songs and what are they about?

Lyrics are written by myself based on my own experiences and what people have shared with me. The songs I write are always incredibly personal but feel that everyone can interpret each song according to their own experiences. Music is so personal and we all take from it what we need and want.

Who’s your favourite rock chick?

I’m a massive fan of all the strong female rock singers.. go figure.. such as Hayley Williams from Paramore, Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge.

What’s been the highlight of the band’s career so far?

Highlight for me to date is opening for Don McGlashan, it was definitely an honour to meet him and ask him what he thought of our music. He said we were a tight band which was very exciting! Other mentions would be playing alongside Ruby Frost at the Vodafone Christchurch fundraiser and being the album of the week on Kiwi FM. Where can we see you perform over summer?

We will be playing at Pourerere Beach (near Waipawa) on New Years Eve at the Beehive camp ground, Leigh Sawmill on February 7, Oratia Markets on February 8 followed by an acoustic afternoon at Leigh Sawmill on February 9. We will also be frequenting the Parnell, Oratia and Matakana indie markets over summer. More dates to follow so keep an eye out on our facebook page www.facebook.com/BonnieandTheOosh.

Any other big events planned that we should know about?

Mandy and I had a civil union ceremony in 2012 and had over 150 friends and whanau share in our day. It was wonderful, crazy, romantic, tiring and fulfilled all our dreams. We have opted to get married in a small ceremony with our son and close whanau. I’m not sure we could survive another massive event like that again... its much easier singing in front of 500 people I say! www.bonnie.co.nz

INDUSTRIE CLOTHING As much as we all love shopping online, nothing quite beats the excitement of handing over the cash or credit card at the counter in exchange for the object of our desires.

The first Industrie opened in Sydney in 1999 selling streetwear and denim to fashionable youths. Expansion quickly followed and it wasn’t long before it opened stores in most of Australia’s most exclusive retail centres. Customers kept coming back for its quality fashion at affordable prices.

The brand has stayed true to its roots and is still a youthdriven business focused on modern, practical and distinctly

It’s the immediacy, the instant fix, the adrenalin rush we get

masculine clothing.

that makes some of us addicted to the traditional way of

Industrie is most recognised for its urban streetwear which

shopping. You can’t beat it (sorry ASOS et al).

suits both young and old. The demand for streetwear both

So it is was with great delight that I learned Industrie Clothing,

here and in Australia is always growing and Industrie has a

previously only available to us Kiwis on-line, has just opened

huge range including shirts, t-shirts, shorts (more than 150

a real shop in Sylvia Park. Christmas present buying for my

styles at the last count), jackets, swimwear, knitwear, business

boyfriend (and dad, brother and Great Uncle Harold) just got

shirts, suits, belts and other accessories not to mention a

a whole heap easier.

fantastic leather footwear range.

Industrie is one of Australia’s leading clothing brands and

This season, looks take a textured direction with pattern and

since launching 14 years ago, the company has opened 86

print shorts, shirts and tees. Industrie produces 1.5 million

stores across the country (and don’t let’s forget the one in

garments a year and is one of the top five most recognised

New Zealand!) plus five on-line stores shipping internationally

brands in Australia so my only problem when Christmas

to 45 countries. Now that’s what I call a growth spurt.

shopping is what to choose.

KRISTY LEONG She’s never broken a pink painted fingernail let alone a bone despite being a world champion power breaker in Taekwondo.

Yet Kristy Leong admits to suffering virtually every other injury bar breaks in pursuit of getting to the top of her sport.

The 22-year-old from Papatoetoe has represented New Zealand in three world championships and was preparing to leave for her fourth in Spain at the time of this interview to add to her already impressive tally of five gold and five silver medals.

Her work ethic is exemplary: Kristy trains three times a week; teaches youngsters Taekwondo in Ellerslie; is studying for a degree in international business and marketing at AUT and works part time at Life Pharmacy at Sylvia Park. She’s just been awarded a coveted AUT Blues Award acknowledging the challenges of balancing study with the commitments of being an elite athlete.

“I started dancing when I was seven but decided to quit jazz ballet and take up Taekwondo when I was 12 instead after seeing my brother train.

“My brother Mitchell is also in the national team and my Dad is one of the trainers at our club, Dragon Spirit in Papatoetoe.

It’s a real family club and one of the biggest in Auckland. We get more than 60 people training twice a week. My dog Diesel comes to all the training sessions. He’s a Yorkshire terrier cross and is our team mascot. He’s even got his own Taekwondo suit with his name embroidered on.

“Through competing in the World Champs and World Cups I have travelled to Canada, Argentina, Italy and the UK and soon to Spain. I love travelling but what I have seen overseas has made me appreciate the life we enjoy in New Zealand. I’m really a people person and enjoy my job at the pharmacy. For a career I would like to get into brand management, possibly in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic fields, definitely something that involves travel.

“People don’t understand how I manage to do everything I do, working and studying while training at a world championship level for seven years. Apart from receiving some funding from SPARC for the last world champs two years ago in Wellington, my parents have supported me and without them, I could not have achieved what I have”.

Stop press: Kristy added another silver medal to her tally in the World Champs after coming second in the senior individual female power section. The New Zealand team were placed third overall.

UNABASHEDLY PREP Pastel and ice cream shades will add a fresh and contemporary feel to your wardrobe. To master this style, just add some linen, unstructured tailoring and a pair of playful shorts, and you will have the look down pat in no time!

Left: Blazer by Barkers Shirt by Barkers Shorts by Barkers Sunglasses by Sunglass Style Belt by Barkers Shoes by Barkers

Above: Shirt by Barkers Sunglasses by Cotton On

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Tee by Cotton On Chinos by Cotton On Shoes by Barkers Sunglasses by Amazon

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Tee by Meccano, Shirt by Meccano, Shorts by JayJays, Hat by Country Road, Shoes by Factorie

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Shirt by Bing, Harris & Co, Pants by Bing, Harris & Co, Shoes by Country Road, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style, Watch by Barkers, Bag by Redcurrent

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Shirt by Cotton On Tee by Country Road Shorts by Cotton On Leather thongs by Country Road Belt by Rodd & Gunn Watch by Cotton On

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TECHNO JUNKIE Whether you want to blast those beats poolside, or sip down some sparkling water, lets face it, these gadgets are just as essential as your sunscreen these holidays.

Coffee time

Top row from left: Book from Whitcoulls, Moshi Bass Burger (pink) from Dick Smith, Logitech UE Mobile Boombox from Dick Smith, Moshi Bluetooth Bass Disc (blue) from Dick Smith, Soda Stream (red) from Noel Leeming, Tripod from Noel Leeming, Olympus Camera and Lens from Noel Leeming, Sony Vaio Laptop from Noel Leeming, Sony Action Cam from Sony, Logitech UE Mobile Boombox from Dick Smith, Logitech UE Wireless Boombox from Dick Smith, Endeavour Time Capsule (orange) from Noel Leeming.

Adventure bound

Bottom row from left: Book from Whitcoulls, Delonghi (EN520) Coffee Machine from Noel Leeming, Apple Ipad + Ipad cover from Dick Smith, Kindle Paperwhite from Dick Smith, HTC One Mini from Vodafone, Hero 3 Go Pro Camera (on helmet) from Noel Leeming, Nike Tom Tom Watch from Noel Leeming, Smart Watch-2 SW2 from Sony, Sony Personal Audio System Sound Dock from Sony, Panasonic DJ Headphones (yellow) from Dick Smith.

ROMAN HOLIDAY Europeans are known for their great style, and for good reason! They tend to dress with elegance in a distinctively relaxed manner. Come and travel to this side of the fashion spectrum.

Left: Top by Decjuba Pants by Decjuba Sandals by Hannahs Sunglasses by Equip Necklace by Decjuba Bangles by Portmans Ring by Colette Bag by David Lawrence

Above: Jumpsuit by Glassons Shoes by Max Hat by Dotti Necklace by Decjuba Bag by Portmans Ring by Colette Flowers by Tomuri & Co Floral Design

Shirt by Merric Pant by Merric Sandals by David Lawrence Sunglasses by Sunglass Style Bag by Colette Cuff by David Lawrence

Dress by David Lawrence, Scarf by David Lawrence, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style, Belt by Portmans, Ring by Colette

Sun Visor from Life Pharmacy

Ray Bans from Sunglass Style

Revlon Colourstay Longwear Nail Enamel in Sunburst 095 from Life Metro Pharmacy

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Crème Stick from Life Pharmacy

Clinque SPF50 Face Cream from Life Pharmacy

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Lotion from Life Metro Pharmacy

Vitamin C Eye Reviver Duo from The Body Shop

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer from Life Pharmacy Pure Fiji Nourishing Exotic Oil from About Face

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the seasons best

1. Dior Skin Nude Tan from Life Pharmacy, 2. Elizabeth Arden Lash Enchanting Mascara from Life Pharmacy, 3. Revlon Colourstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick ‘Buffest Beige’ from Life Pharmacy, 4. Dior Skin Nude Skin Glowing Makeup from Life Pharmacy, 5. Revlon Honey Bare Lipstick from Life Pharmacy, 6. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair from Life Pharmacy, 7.

Gucci Sunglasses from Sunglass Style, 8. Lancome eyeshadow from Life Pharmacy, 9. Make up Bag from Colette, Key from Mister Minit.

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DIVINE SCENTS

From left: Elie Saab Le Parfum from Life Pharmacy, Honey by Marc Jacobs from Life Pharmacy, Narciso Rodriguez for her Eau De Parfum from Life Pharmacy, Daisy by Marc Jacobs from Life Pharmacy, Si by Giorgio Armani from Life Pharmacy.

From Left: Encounter Fresh by Calvin Klein from Life Pharmacy, Spicebomb Titanium Edition by Victor & Rolf from Life Pharmacy, Issey Miyake Pour Homme from Life Pharmacy, Polo Red by Ralph Lauren from Life Pharmacy, YSL L’Homme Parfum Intense from Life Pharmacy.

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HANA-RAE SEIFERT When you are as passionate about your sport as Hana-Rae Seifert, everything stops for tee.

She may not be as well known as Lydia Ko - yet - but she’s one of only a few players who can lay claim to beating the World No.1 amateur.

“I have played in a few tournaments with Lydia and played her one on one in a Waikato vs North Harbour match and I beat her. It was in 2008 so she must have been very young. I didn’t realise the significance of it then, but I’m definitely claiming my 100 per cent match play record against her now!”

This year Hana-Rae was selected for the NZ Development Squad, is No.1 and captain of the Waikato women’s team and won its senior player of the year title. Not bad for a 21-year-old who only started playing six years ago.

“My ultimate goal is to be one of the best female golfers in the world. I play to win and train to be the best. I am on an extremely exciting journey to become a successful professional golfer and make my country proud of me.

“When I was eight my family moved to Scotland for five years with my Dad’s job. We got to travel all around the UK and Europe and to Egypt and India as well. This opened my eyes to many different cultures and experiences and helped me become the person I am today. I had my first taste of golf in Scotland where I got to see many top players such as Tiger Woods in action at the 2000 British Open.

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me at most events. My Grandfather Louis was a scratch player at 13 and he played in the NZ Open as a young teenager in the late 1920s. Although he sadly died soon after my return from Scotland, he inspired me to keep going with golf and helped pay for my first set of clubs.

“I carry a letter in my golf bag he sent me just before he passed away which essentially says he will be with me on every shot. It gives me the ongoing determination to succeed.

“I balance my golf with part-time university study which I wouldn’t be able to do without the Hillary Scholarship at Waikato University. Not just for its support with tuition fees but also the mentoring and vital assistance when I’m having to juggle golf with my law commitments.

“I’m totally committed to achieving my dream and want to do everything possible to make that happen. My motto is no wasted minutes.

“Funding is my biggest challenge because we can’t win prize money until we are professional. I am in the process of seeking sponsorship now so I can build relationships which will continue into my professional career. I am looking to turn professional in 2015 either on the Japanese or European tour.

“Lydia is inspirational and has put women’s golf on the sporting map, not only in New Zealand but all over the world. She has sparked an interest that was lacking and it’s fantastic for the sport.

“I look forward to chasing her up the rankings, so watch out Lydia!”

If you are interested in sponsoring Hana-Rae you can contact her by email: hanaraegolfer@hotmail.com.

SHOE CLINIC Former milk boy Scott Dudley keeps the country running and makes sure the PM puts his best foot forward.

“Our customers range from 3 to 90 year olds, elite athletes to couch potatoes, gym-goers, walkers and marathon runners, all shapes and sizes. We recently supplied a size 16 shoe to a man who wasn’t as tall as you might think with feet that big, he was about six foot three.

Why is it that so many success stories start with a paper round, or in Scott Dudley’s case, three paper rounds and a milk round?

“A couple of years ago I sold a pair of running shoes to the Prime Minister, John Key. He told me he could only exercise on a treadmill because of all the security staff he would have to take with him on a run. His wife Bronagh is a regular customer.

When he was 12, the Seatoun lad launched into the workplace like a rocket with just one goal in mind - to own a business before he was 20. He achieved his dream two years early when he was just 18, proud owner of his own milk round delivering 400 bottles (those were the days!) of milk to homes and businesses in Wellington.

“The great thing about running is that it doesn’t cost you anything except getting a good pair of shoes. I go running around Cornwell Park near where I live at 6am four days a week and then do weights at home. I don’t have time to enter competitions but I did the Auckland half marathon a few years ago.

“My Dad had his own car business in Wellington and he was my role model, I wanted to be my own boss from an early age. Although I enjoyed sport at school, especially soccer and swimming, I was good at accounting and economics. I’ve always been driven.”

“We’ve got two young children which keeps us busy when I’m not working. I’d like to eventually open another store but Wendy won’t let me.

By the time he was 29, Scott was supplying half the CBD’s daily milk consumption of around 6,500 litres a day.

“By then I had had enough,” he said. “I started work at midnight and finished after 10am the next day. It was physically a very demanding job and I was lifting between eight and nine tonnes of product a day.

“I met my future wife Wendy who was working at Shoe Clinic in Wellington and heard they were keen to set up in Auckland.

I took the opportunity and eight years ago opened the Newmarket store, followed by Albany and Sylvia Park.

“Exercise is definitely a growth industry and I love my job and helping people feel fitter and better about themselves.

“This year my business partner Richard Thomson suggested we donate shoe returns to low decile schools in the Auckland area instead of returning them to the supplier. There is nothing wrong with the shoes but we can’t re-sell them.

“So far we have given away around 700 pairs and feedback from the teachers has been great. It is very satisfying to be able to give something back to the community, especially to kids who don’t own a pair of shoes”. www.shoeclinic.co.nz SUMMER13 | ENVY | 47

FREE SPIRITED Wild hearts run free. Shake off your fashion constraints and jump into something a bit more relaxed.

Left: Dress by Amazon Bikini by Glassons Hat by Dotti Bag by Rubi Shoes Sunglasses by Sunglass Style Bracelets by Amazon Umbrella by The Warehouse

Above: Evelyn Rose Wears; Tank by Cotton On Shorts by Dotti Shoes by Amazon Sunglasses by Factorie Watch by Amazon Ring by Colette

Frank Wears; Tee by Amazon Shorts by Bing, Harris & Co Jandals by Cotton On Cap by Bing, Harris & Co Bag by JayJays

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Frank Wears; Shirt by Cotton On Shorts by Cotton On Shoes by Factorie Watch by Amazon

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Evelyn Rose Wears; Jumpsuit by Wild Pair Cap by Amazon Necklace by Wild Pair Shoes by Rubi Shoes Ring by Colette

Evelyn Rose Wears; Dress by Forever New, Shoes by Rubi Shoes, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style, Belt by Max, Ring by Colette Frank Wears; Shirt by Amazon, Pants by JayJays, Cap by Amazon, Shoes by Barkers

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T-Shirt by Dotti, Overalls by Amazon, Hat by Factorie, Bag by Dotti, Sunglasses by Sunglass Style

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Evelyn Rose Wears; Dress by JayJays Sandals by Overland Footwear Necklace by Colette Bracelets by Rubi Shoes Hat by Factorie

Frank Wears; Shirt by Amazon Pants by Bing, Harris & Co Shoes by Amazon Wristbands by Factorie

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COCO CABANA

BOLD BLACK + WHITE

Left: Swimsuit by Quiksilver, Hat by Life Pharmacy, All jewellery by Colette. Above: Swimsuit by Glassons, Scarf by David Lawrence, Sunglasses by Factorie, Necklaces by Decjuba and Colette, Bracelets by David Lawrence, Equip and Portmans, Watch by Amazon, Earrings by Colette, Rings by Colette and Equip

WESTON FRIZZELL Weston Frizzell is the collaborative identity of artists Otis Frizzell and Mike Weston. Since 1999 their art production operation has evolved from that of celebrity graffiti artist and his art dealer/producer, into an innovative multimedia art brand. Their work is sometimes playful, sometimes challenging, always accessible. do, so there’s the ‘calling’ element. It’s the necessity of saying what needs to be said, and having a political position and a readiness to be of influence, to stick your neck out.

The competitive sport element is all about playing to win.

The art game is competitive, and every time we show work, people can choose something else to take home, so the strategy and tactics are super important or you aren’t going to stay in the ring. Sometimes adopting a certain position politically or creatively may require some defending, so it requires total commitment.

How do you find the NZ art scene. What are its strengths/weaknesses?

Weston Frizzell has produced a playful and challenging stream of works, setting and resetting the benchmark in artistic and technical achievement against which the local scene has measured itself. Mike Weston talks about Weston Frizzell.

In terms of your accomplishments, what’s been the most significant?

The most significant accomplishment is the bigger picture, a coherent body of work with a personality and character that reflects who we are and projects where we want to be headed. There’s the ‘brand’ but it’s more than just a label.

We started Weston Frizzell out of the practical necessity of identifying work where the authorship was shared and distinct from our own solo work.

Over time a certain personality has emerged in the collaborative work to the extent that a self-perpetuating direction has evolved and that’s a real achievement. We have evolved a way of creating work that applies a commercial model to social action.

How do you describe what you do - is it a profession, a passion or a calling?

It’s all three and it’s a competitive sport! Like any business of making a product or performing a service, you need to be on the ball. Even if it wasn’t viable as a business, I would still want to be creating art of some sort, so in that respect, it’s also a passion. Articulating the ideas that come through in the artworks we’ve created is something I feel a responsibility to

Art is challenging no matter where you are. We’re isolated in NZ and the audience like locally referenced ideas that have some historic depth and relevance in an international context.

NZ has such a short post colonial history that to dig deep into the past necessitates referencing Maori imagery. Inevitably that means fusing it with the histories of colonising countries, so these themes have tended to dominate the ideas that have traction.

NZ is so small and quite conservative so that the audiences and markets are stratified, separated to a significant extent.

There’s some perceived rules and accepted practices that operate to isolate pop culture from the academic and institutional arenas such as the different strata of dealers, the commercial galleries, the secondary market. It’s quite clearly segmented, and that reality is something we have really tried to break through, with varying degrees of success, or where possible to completely ignore. In that respect the Weston Frizzell brand is as much anti-art as art, a subversion.

What inspires you?

In terms of the personal or creative attributes, I admire boldness, creative vision, business savvy, and straight out work ethic. I’m inspired by the artists that can manage a high output studio operation and run the business side for maximum impact, and make work that matters, that endures. The mavericks are the ones that fire me, the stirrers, the hustlers, deal makers and rule breakers - Jeff Koons, Banksy, Warhol, Malcolm McLaren. Locally, Mike Parekowhai continues to daunt for his boldness and enterprise, Dick Frizzell for just being unstoppably energised, entrepreneurial and productive.

I’m inspired by excellence and success and integrity.

As New Zealanders, we are some of the most tattooed people on the planet. What tattoos do you have?

I have no tattoos at all, that’s my point of difference. White and blank.

How does your art relate to the community?

The Weston Frizzell work is to a significant extent about being not Maori, whatever that means or implies. That’s a theme that is present in pretty much all of it. We’re a couple of Pakeha boys trying to figure out how we fit in without getting lost. I think that the imagery speaks also to Maori in a Pakeha world.

We’re in the common ground I hope, working with imagery where the meaning is communicated in the fusion of elements, where the relevance spans that duality.

What creative thoughts are currently on your mind?

My mind is on making music and opening a new gallery, but I have some more painting and print ideas on the go. Otis is very busy with his new food truck business ‘The Lucky Taco’.

We’ve just finished the KUPU tour, a series of exhibitions around NZ, and we took the show to the Melbourne Fringe festival. It was fun and good to show outside of the NZ context and see how it stood up. I’ve just shut down the Glendene painting studio and have relocated to a new studio space in New Lynn. I have been reconfiguring music production capabilities to focus on a number of sound projects including a long term music art collaboration begun in 2004 with Tame Iti. Right now I’m doing some record cover design and video work for Detroit techno legend Derrick May’s music label Transmat. Derrick and I have been working on a photographic and photomontage project that has evolved through various stages in the last four years. It is now coming together as a repeatable show package, so it will show in Auckland, Detroit, Melbourne, and looking at Mexico City and Zurich as well. I’ll take it anywhere.

Aside from your art, what do you guys enjoy doing?

I keep fit and mentally focused skateboarding and that’s quality time to spend with Bruno my 12-year-old son as well. It keeps me young, although risk of breakage keeps me careful these days now I’m 50. I skate pools, but no tricks! If it’s raining I’ll be restoring a late 80’s Maserati, six years in, nearly finished!

Do you have any advice for aspiring artists?

Work harder than anyone else. Use good materials. The finish is all in the preparation. Don’t expect to get it perfect first time and make your mistakes small so they don’t knock you around. Learn to promote, back yourself, listen to criticism.

Take small risks as often as you can afford.

What’s your next project?

After the studio move I’ll be opening up ‘The Area’ as a studio gallery/retail space in New Lynn, aiming to be open in December. We will be focusing on representing Weston Frizzell from there. I’m excited to have a direct outlet in West Auckland and I’ll be consolidating our distribution nationwide to keep up with changes in the gallery scene which is constantly in flux. We’ve just released another five prints in the KUPU (word) series.

The next Weston Frizzell product/project is a book that brings together all the ideas, works and imagery from the KUPU project, the ‘Behave’ series of works and other related imagery, and writing.

We have our own Behave brand of wine produced in collaboration with Odyssey Wines. The 2011 vintage Pinot Noir has just been released. It’s very good, so I’ll be paying some attention to working that. I want to spend the summer making music and video and having a break from working with spray paint; just to detox and take some time to explore other directions that don’t involve solvent exposure and cleaning up spray paint dust.

BEAT THE CLOCK They say time is an illusion, except when you are running late! Make sure to keep time with these chic wall clocks from Texan Art Schools.

Clocks all from Texan Art Schools

KEEP IT QUIRKY

Clockwise from top left: Books from Whitcoulls, Dragonfly cylinder from Bed Bath N Table, Pens from Typo, Hexagonal display boxes from Typo, Radios from Typo, Pig money boxes from The Homestore, Books from Whitcoulls, Deer bookends from Typo, Chilly Bin from The Warehouse, Britto teapots and ornaments from Acquisitions

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SUMMER LOVIN’ Nothing says Summer Lovin’ like packing a bag and going wherever the wind takes you! But if life doesn’t permit it, surround yourself with these delightful reminders, and let your mind escape the mundane.

Model VW Beetle, Model VW Kombi, Lighthouse all from Surprizes

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Clockwise from top left: Nike runners from Footlocker, Skateboard from Backdoor Surf, Guitar from The Rock Shop

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DREAM WEAVER “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.�

Spin the globe and pick a destination!

Globe small yellow, globe medium black, globe large black and tan all from Redcurrent

Silver framed oil paintings from Art Lover, all other artwork from Texan Art Schools

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3. Have you ever seen Santa? No – night time 4. Is Santa married? Yeah like Mummy and Daddy 5. Have you been good this year? Yeah 6. Do you have brothers and sisters – what are their names and have they been good or naughty? Tobias and Miley – sometimes good but I always good.

7. What do you feed the reindeers? M&Ms and carrot 8. How many reindeer does Santa have? Lots 9. What’s the name of the reindeer with the red nose?

Alkie Child’s Name: Rocco Child’s Age: 4

Van Velzen

1. What do you want for Christmas? Some monkey bars to swing on and ring the bell 2. How old do you think Santa is? Really old 3. Have you ever seen Santa? Yes, at Christmas but he only comes at the real Christmas 4. Is Santa married? No 5. Have you been good this year? Yes 6. Do you have brothers and sisters – what are their names and have they been good or naughty? No 7. What do you feed the reindeers? Food but I don’t know what type 8. How many reindeer does Santa have? Five 9. What’s the name of the reindeer with the red nose?

Rudolf the red nose reindeer

WHO’S BEEN GOOD? Looks like these kids have a dash of imagination, some milk & cookies and of course have been on their best behaviour just in time for Christmas!

Child’s Name: Lachlan Child’s Age: 2 1/2

Robertson

1. What do you want for Christmas? Cars and trucks 2. How old do you think Santa is? 4 3. Have you ever seen Santa? Yeah he lives across the road 4. Is Santa married? Nooo 5. Have you been good this year? Yeah 6. Do you have brothers and sisters – what are their names and have they been good or naughty? They been good, Maddie – no naughty – no, Mama good, Maddie been good.

7. What do you feed the reindeers? Grass 8. How many reindeer does Santa have? Shouts out 2 (as he holds up 3 fingers) 9. What’s the name of the reindeer with the red nose?

Dancer Child’s Name: Joanne Child’s Age: 3 1. What do you want for Christmas? My Little Pony, bike, crayons, dress 2. How old do you think Santa is? 100

Child’s Name: Isabella Child’s Age: 5

Ocean Christensen

1. What do you want for Christmas? Lipgloss like my Nan’s 2. How old do you think Santa is? 34 or 35 3. Have you ever seen Santa? No 4. Is Santa married? Yes 5. Have you been good this year? Yes 6. Do you have brothers and sisters – what are their names and have they been good or naughty? No 7. What do you feed the reindeers? Jelly beans 8. How many reindeer does Santa have? 6 9. What’s the name of the reindeer with the red nose?

Rudolf Child’s Name: Olive Child’s Age: 6 1. What do you want for Christmas? Some pink chuck’s, a Darth Vadar toy, Lego Friends (for girls), giant dollhouse, a disco dress, smiggle school bag, a glowing inkoo?, Hello Kitty, Tummy stuffer toy 2. How old do you think Santa is? 99 3. Have you ever seen Santa? Yes 4. Is Santa married? Yes, she’s 98 5. Have you been good this year? Yes! Really really good.

6. Do you have brothers and sisters – what are their names and have they been good or naughty? No 7. What do you feed the reindeers? Milk and left over cookies and snow cones 8. How many reindeer does Santa have? 10 9. What’s the name of the reindeer with the red nose?

Rudolph

From left: Ciel Wears; Dress by Cotton On Kids, Necklaces by Cotton On Kids. Annalise Wears; Top by Witchery Kids, Skirt by Witchery Kids, Bracelet by Cotton On Kids. River Wears; Singlet by Cotton On Kids, Skirt by Cotton On Kids, Ballet pumps by Cotton On Kids

From left: Mila Wears; Shirt by Urban Angel at Pumpkin Patch, Shorts by Urban Angel at Pumpkin Patch, Sunglasses by Pumpkin Patch.

Lola Wears; Singlet by Witchery Kids, Shorts by JK Kids, Shoes by Cotton On Kids, Glasses by Factorie. Nathan Wears; Singlet by Cotton On Kids, Jeans by Cotton On Kids, Shoes by Pumpkin Patch, Hat by Country Road, Sunglasses by Cotton On Kids, Cuff by Pumpkin Patch, Jug and paper cups by The Homestore, Lollipop and lemons from Supermarkets

From left: Holly Wears; Jacket by Pumpkin Patch, Tunic by Pumpkin Patch, Shorts by Pumpkin Patch, Sandals by Hannahs, Sunglasses by Cotton On Kids, Hair Ties by Pumpkin Patch, Bag by Witchery Kids. Carolina Wears; Dress by Pumpkin Patch, Top by Pumpkin Patch, Shoes by Pumpkin Patch, Hat by Pumpkin Patch

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INTREPID TRAVELLER How to get from England to New Zealand is a challenging prospect if you have a fear of flying.

True, the flight is a feat of endurance at the best of times but who would be brave or bold enough to consider the alternatives? Unless my lotto ticket comes up trumps (unlikely as the odds of winning the jackpot are about three million to one) a round-half-the-world cruise isn’t an option.

If you call yourself a traveller, and an intrepid one at that, you could possibly make the most exciting journey of your life by going overland. I know there are a few oceans to cross along the way when there really is no alternative to flying, but for those who travel for the pleasure of the journey, those who believe that getting there is as much fun as being there, an incredible adventure awaits.

One such intrepid traveller is Andy Stock, who works for STA Travel at Sylvia Park.

When he got a transfer from its London office to Auckland he chose to catch a train (or two) to reach our hallowed shores. Not just any old train either, but the legendary Trans-Siberian Express, one of the greatest rail journeys of the world (as Dr Zhivago fans know only too well). I should point out that Andy doesn’t have a problem with planes; it was his travelling companion who suffers from aerophobia.

At nearly 6,000 miles long, Russia’s Trans-Siberian railway is twice as long as America’s historic Route 66 and nearly half as long as the Great Wall of China. It will take you seven days or thereabouts to get from start to finish, Moscow to Vladivostok, but most travellers make stopovers along the way to experience Mother Russia at her most magnificent.

There’s a certain connotation attached to the journey that evokes images of glamour, the exotic and the mysterious.

In reality the level of comfort and amenities offered on the train would never do for a Conde Nast traveller, but for a lifetime experience you will never forget, it takes some beating.

Andy had a three month sabbatical before starting his new job in NZ so he planned a leisurely and circuitous route.

ferry to Estonia. Then we got a bus to St Petersburg in Russia.

The idea that people in Russia speak English is completely wrong. Even in St Petersburg the language barrier is ridiculous, trying to get directions to our hostel was impossible.

“But luckily we eventually met up with someone who acted as our guide and showed us round and we ended up staying there for seven days, we absolutely loved it. Then we caught an overnight train to Moscow and bought the cheapest tickets we could, third class. We had really narrow fold down beds which were barely wide enough to sleep on.

“We arrived in Moscow and looked round for a few days before catching the TransSiberian to Irkutsk which is an historic city at the end of the Russian part of the journey in eastern Siberia.

We slept in a four-berth cabin and during the day sat with other passengers in one of several food compartments on the train. Before we got on the train we bought lots of food, mainly pot noodles, which we basically lived off for the duration of the four-and-a half-day journey.

“At one point a mother and her four-year-old son shared our cabin. He woke up at 4am and was crying so we were glad when they left the train. There were a lot of Russian soldiers on the train and they would sit in the compartment and order a jug of vodka and just sit around and drink. They would only stop when one of them passed out. We were sat drinking beers and about two hours later heard this big thud as one of the soldiers passed out and was carried out.

“We wanted to do the journey in winter when there was loads of snow and the scenery was spectacular. When we got to Irkutsk the outside temperature was minus 32. My eyelashes froze up, my facial hair and even my nose. I wore multiple layers of clothes including pyjamas and the only thing that was exposed was my eyes.

“Because my friend doesn’t like flying, we decided to do as much of the journey as possible by train. I mapped out a route to get us down to China and off we went.

“We stayed in a lovely chalet near Lake Baikal [a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake] and went dog sledding with a team of 12 dogs. It was so cold I had to wear two pairs of gloves as I hung on for dear life.

“Firstly we caught Eurostar from London to Amsterdam, a train to Copenhagen and another to Stockholm to catch the night

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gurt which were surprisingly well insulated. They have a fire in the middle which heats it up really well, including the floor.

Its really quite cosy and too hot at times. We shared with two or three other Westerners and did all sorts of traditional stuff during our stay, such as playing a game with the kids which involved throwing bits of cow bone around a table, archery and sledging down the hills. We also did some horse riding.

“After coming from Russia, you really notice how warm and friendly the Mongolians are. Russians are nice people but they have a really hard exterior. Once you get to know them they open up. At first it’s like they are assessing you but once they are happy with you it’s fine. The Mongolians are really friendly, constantly smiling, laughing; everyone is enjoying their lives.

“We got back on the Trans-Mongolian train for the rest of the journey to Beijing and after a day reached the Chinese border. There the train was bumped off the track into a dark warehouse for four or five hours while workmen changed the bogie to fit the Chinese track.

“When you go through the borders, Russia to Mongolia, Mongolia to China, there are really, really strict border controls.

They come in and search everything and look at all your documents, your visa, your passport, it’s very official.

“People who work on the trains try to smuggle stuff. We were near the Mongolian border when they pulled back the carpet in the corridor and put a load of wine under the floor before putting the carpet back down. They also hid fruit and more wine in our compartment. We were always quite nervous when we got to the border, they didn’t speak English and there was no laughing or joking.

“Things were a lot easier thanks to STA Travel, who arranged for a local to show us round every time we stopped over between Moscow and Beijing. Without that help, the language barrier would have made it a real struggle.

“After two and a half days we reached Beijing and me and my friend travelled through central China for a month, again using the trains. I loved China, it was one of my favourite parts of the trip, but once again language was a barrier. Fortunately every young person in China wants to learn English so they are really helpful.

“We travelled to the bottom of China and caught a bus into Vietnam where we met up with another friend for a week or so. Then we had to get to Bangkok as quickly as we could to get a visa for Burma (Myanmar). We queued up from five in the morning and got the visa in the afternoon and went to Burma the next day.

“We travelled round Burma for a couple of weeks and had to take US dollars as foreigners aren’t allowed to use the banks.

They have to be pristine notes in mint condition at least 2006 or onwards. It’s a beautiful country but feels weird. In Yangon there are no mopeds and we were told by a local that this was because someone had driven his moped into a governmentowned car. The government then banned mopeds. You feel there is a massive government presence everywhere. Then it was back to Bangkok and down here with a bit of a stopover on the Gold Coast to visit friends.

“I would definitely recommend people to do the journey if they like trains. If you can’t handle sitting still for longer than five minutes, don’t do it. I like sitting around watching out of the window, I can do that for hours.

“I’d done plenty of travelling before to Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, Asia, Chile, Bolivia and Peru, but it was nice to do something different out of my comfort zone”.

If Andy’s travel log tempts you to try your own intrepid journey, call in to see him for his invaluable advice.

And if the Trans-Siberian Express seems a bit ambitious to start with, why not book a trip on our very own TranzAlpine train - it’s rated as one of the world’s top six rail journeys.

STA Travel Shop S075, Sylvia Park Shopping Centre Phone: 09 582 0271 Email: sylvia@statravel.co.nz

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