Ensemble Magazine

Ensemble is a collection of items considered as a complete unit, as well as a selection of clothing designed to work well together. Ensemble caters to individuals who are passionate about both global topics and beautifully crafted apparel. Since its inception in August 2020, this online magazine has become a trusted source for unbiased articles, social insights, and diverse fashion. It aims to uplift local fashion and creative sectors during times of change while balancing striking visuals with practical perspectives.

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Katey Mandy's botanical life in beauty

1 week ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

Katey Mandy isn’t one for trends, though she’s seen plenty in her own journey. “These days I prefer rituals to trends,” says the founder of Raaie, who embodies the quintessential female founder look of glowing skin and a fabulous head of hair. She spent years living in London and New York working in account strategy and consulting for global heavyweights like ghd and Unilever Prestige Beauty (think Armani and Tom Ford Beauty).
You need a big snuggly sweater

2 weeks ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

FashionIt's officially gremlin girl winter and all I want to wear are big, snuggly sweaters. The kind that feels like a hug and makes you look like you know how to make soup from scratch (I don’t). They're my new working from home uniform; the comfort of pyjamas, with more dignity.
Reference Points: The making of Jimmy D

3 weeks ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

When I first started planning this new fashion column – asking interesting people for five style references that have helped define their wardrobe, work and style perspective – a few names immediately came to mind. People who I knew would have lists that were generous, educational and a combo of fashion nerd, art obsession and pop culture junkie.
22 cool people on their ultimate wellbeing treat, at any price

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Rebecca Wadey

Over the years I’ve spent a lot of money on my wellbeing. Occasionally it’s come from a place of desperation (recovering from cancer, dealing with peri-menopause) but I’ve always been a fierce advocate for prioritising my wellbeing over other expenses, having been faced with a life-threatening disease at a young age.
A Mediterranean elopement, with an after-party in Tāmaki Makaurau

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Emma Gleason

From Matakana island to Malta and an after-party at Basement theatre, for India-Rose Clavis Kohika and Sam Clavis, getting married meant doing things their way. High school friends who got together following graduation, after a decade together India (an arts administrator) and Sam (a sound designer, production manager and bassist) knew their relationship was serious, but neither had been big on the idea of making it legal.
This new portrait series celebrates African creatives in Tāmaki

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

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Reference Points: Inside the (re)making of Sylvester

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

In an age of algorithm-driven macro trends that flatten personal style until everything starts to look the same, how do you develop a point of view that’s truly your own? For most of the genuinely stylish people I’ve met, fashion isn’t about trends, or what’s on Instagram or TikTok. It’s often not even about the clothes. It’s about a rich mix of references and inspirations they interpret, and make entirely their own. References are the backbone of the fashion industry.
That's cunt: Is that word still offensive?

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Julia de Bres

Julia de Bres is associate professor in Linguistics at Massey University/Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa. She regularly appears on RNZ talking about languageThis story (obviously) contains strong language and many uses of the C-word. OPINION: Last week, journalist Andrea Vance used the swear word cunt (or c… as it was spelt in print) to refer to six female government ministers, in the wake of the government’s explosive pay equity policy changes.
What I learnt from 10 years as a fashion editor

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Dan Ahwa

After a decade working as fashion and creative director for Viva, the New Zealand Herald’s fashion and lifestyle brand, Dan Ahwa surveys the landscape of lifestyle media today. Last month I left my job as a ‘premium lifestyle journalist’ at the New Zealand Herald. Over the years, I specialised in stories on the business of fashion, culture and luxury, extending my remit well beyond that of a traditional fashion editor; acting as a brand champion and working across marketing, partnerships and more.
You need a zip-up hoodie, like Lorde and Addison Rae

1 month ago | ensemblemagazine.co.nz | Zoe Walker Ahwa

They’re everywhere, once you start looking. On pop stars working with conversation-starter stylists: Addison Rae in a hipstercore American Apparel-coded purple zip-up (styled by Dara for her Headphones On video), or Lorde in a minimalist grey version adorned with brooches (styled by Taylor McNeill). On Romy Mars, daughter of Sofia Coppola, in her charmingly bratty TikToks. On the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau, worn by cool young things with low-slung jeans.