Madeleine Crutchley

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Madeleine Crutchley |Álvaro Enrigue |Chloe Wilson |Catherine Chidgey

Lovers of literature consult their shelves for the stories that have stuck with them so far this year. Consulting library catalogues or bookstore stock for a new read can quickly become overwhelming. You might find yourself turning to a reliable genre or author, reluctant to sink time into a book that isn’t your cup of tea. But how do you begin to branch out when you’re too nervous to give something new a chance?

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Madeleine Crutchley

Local artists showcased their love and appreciation for fashion at the 60th celebration of the Aotearoa Music Awards at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. Is the AMAs the most stylish night of all in Aotearoa? The 2025 red carpet might convince you. Attendees celebrating the 60th year of the awards chose pieces from both well-established designers (think Zambesi, Wynn Hamlyn, Paris Georgia) and upcoming and underground artists (Fringes, Nineteen 99 and Caitlin Snell).

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Madeleine Crutchley

Need a stompy and sturdy pair of winter ankle boots? This collection of footwear, available to shop now, will deliver. Marching around town or stomping down city streets demands a robust, well-made shoe. In this collection of winter boots, you’ll find all sorts of shapes and sizes that will facilitate a busy winter day or evening. There are plenty of flat and barely there heels for everyday use as well as heels more suited to occasion wear in the evenings.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Madeleine Crutchley

From secure, sturdy footwear to breathable mesh tops and tailored suits, three music acts from Aotearoa explain to Madeleine Crutchley the function of their fashion. Concerts are an intensely sensory experience. Whether it’s the super sonic sounds, the pagentry of flashing lights or the sticking of shoes to a beer-soaked floor, a good gig can be defined by the confluences of these auricular and tactile spectacles. For the artists at the centre of this attention, clothing is an important tool.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Madeleine Crutchley

Vince Ropitini scooped two awards for his collection The Art Of Passive Resistance at iD Dunedin Fashion Week. The designer speaks to Madeleine Crutchley about threading histories of protest together and the influence of contemporary Māori art. Ko parau tēnei. This is the plough. The phrase is emblazoned across the garments in the collection The Art Of Resistance. It represents an act of peaceful protest, referring to resistance by the people of Parihaka.