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Fashion designer Kate Sylvester announces closure of business after 31 years
This is the swan song for a pioneering label that has made a huge contribution to New Zealand's fashion canon.
Fashion designer Kate Sylvester has announced that she is preparing to close down her eponymous fashion brand after 31 years.
In an exclusive interview with Viva, Sylvester and his partner and co-founder Wayne Conway explained that they are winding down and closing the label in 2025. Breaking the news to staff on Tuesday, the couple said it was now time to retire. High pitched.
The label is one of the most prolific names in the local fashion industry, so this bittersweet news comes as a shock to the brand's loyal customers, many of whom have been consistently wearing its designs since the brand's inception. will give.
The couple expressed their gratitude to the community in an official joint statement.
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Is it okay to say bad things about other people's children?
It's one of the most vexing dilemmas in modern parenting. Greg Bruce is right in the thick of it.
My wife and I were standing with a number of other parents near the end of a recent Weet-Bix triathlon by a roped-off running chute when a soccer ball rolled past us. , I entered the path of several oncoming runners. When I heard an adult nearby say, “Hey!'' I first thought it must be one of the soccer player's parents, then realized it was my wife and yelled, “Hey!'' Shocked and very confused.
“I can't say that!” I whispered, blushing furiously.
“Why not?” she said.
“It's someone else's child! You can't tell the difference between someone else's child!
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How accurate is the scoop? Prince Andrew's interview behind-the-scenes story
Netflix dramatizes the crisis that sealed the fate of the Duke of York. From Emily Maitlis' whippet to Andrew's portrayal, what does it show off?
How accurate is the scoop? The film comes with a disclaimer that says it's “parts of fiction.” Many of the real-life protagonists have used “creative license” and “heavily dramatized” events by the filmmakers, most obviously changing timelines (BBC job cuts announced after interviews rather than before). ), the company emphasizes that it has changed the way it handles calls and phone calls. Incorporate email into your in-person conversations. As McAllister pointed out, the screenwriters were faced with the challenge of turning mass email sending into an engaging film.
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How to make your home more sustainable: a 7-step guide to being sustainable and stylish
Can a green home be both stylish and sustainable? Yes, with careful planning, writes Leanne Moore
You don't have to sacrifice modern comfort or thoughtful design to have a home that leaves a small mark on the earth.
The key is to carefully consider every element of design and construction to ensure an aesthetic and environmentally friendly living experience. Here's some practical advice on how to create a smarter home that looks good and is kinder to the planet.
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Advice: “My wife's drinking is out of control and I can't deal with it.”
One reader writes that when I met my wife 15 years ago, she was the life of the party, but now her heavy alcohol intake is affecting our marriage. Bryony Gordon has some advice.
'I tried to tell her to be sober, but she doesn't seem to listen. She cried and told me that she couldn't do it. Honestly, I'm so frustrated. She mentioned alcoholism and I can't believe this is alcoholism. Because she has periods where she's okay without alcohol and she doesn't fit the stereotype of someone who slithers out of her paper bag. Surely it's just a matter of her using a little willpower?
How can I get her to drink normally and not have to take on such responsibilities? ”
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Red White and Brass take the stage with star John Paul Foliaki
Foliaka told Spy's Ricardo Simic that “great Tongan talent” is involved.
Auckland Theater Company's new live production, red white and brassThe play, adapted by Reki Jackson Burke from the film of the same name, stars Tongan-New Zealander John-Paul Foliaki as Maka, jumping from screen to stage.
“Ever since this movie came out last year, there has been a huge demand for some kind of part two or sequel of the movie,” Foliaki told Spy.
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Could TVNZ walk away from Shortland Street?
New Zealanders are wondering if the country's long-running soap is safe, writes Emma Gleeson.
New Zealand media is feeling the pinch this week. And as TVNZ looks to further cut costs, New Zealanders are wondering if the country's long-running soap is safe. “Everything needs to be considered to ensure it is commercially viable,” TVNZ said. new zealand herald. “This too shortland street”
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Is your colleague a narcissist?
Lee Suckling explains how to tell the difference.
Have you ever encountered a narcissist? We're all familiar with fictional characters like Tom Ripley, but they're more common in real life than you might think. Although the main characteristics of narcissists are well known, identifying and managing narcissists is not so easy.
There may be at least one narcissist in your family. You probably have someone like this on your immediate team at work. The same goes for friend groups.
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Who is the most unpopular royal?
No, not Prince Harry.
A new survey reveals the most popular and unpopular members of the royal family, but people find Prince Harry's ranking isn't as low as they thought, and the king didn't even make it into the top three. You may be shocked.
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