Mid-winter weekend getaways beckon, so dress for ease.
Heading away for the weekend is a time-honoured tradition for many New Zealanders and, in these modern, busy times, some respite is important.
A wardrobe that can encourage a sense of rest and relaxation is a helpful way to get into the mood when it comes to mid-winter escapes. Languid and loose-fitting pieces are important, offered in a range of quality fabrics such as cashmere and merino knitwear. Throw-on jumpers allow for plenty of opportunity to get cosy indoors with a good book, from the new season jumpers at Twenty-seven Names (place your orders now) or the classic cable knit style from Ruby (#1).
Luggage plays a major part when it comes to packing for out-of-office dressing, and local favourites Coast New Zealand have a wide variety of durable travel bags made from hard-wearing waterproof shell fabric and nubuck leather. The "Tribeca Market" bag (#1) for example is an easy-carry oversized tote that provides plenty of room for those overnight essentials and makes for the perfect, easy-to-store cabin bag.
Juliette Hogan's plush new luggage line includes the leather 36-hour bag made from nubuck leather and captures Hogan's minimalist and luxe design aesthetic beautifully, working well for both men and women. The only thing left to do is to unplug and unwind.
