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The Poi Room is celebrating Air New Zealand Fashion Week with an exhibition of dolls, running from September 9 through to September 22. Artists Sue McPherson, Su Carmont and Claire Inwood have created individual dolls which will be on display in the Newmarket store.
Ph (09) 520 0399.
On the high street
Auckland's High St just got a bit more stylish with the opening of tkstore. The luxurious new store opened last week downstairs at 18 High St and will be stocking hot Brazilian and European labels such as Gig and Nana Kokaev, as well as owner Turet Knuefermann's label IPG. The store is the second tkstore in Auckland.
Ph (09) 368 4498.
Fashion rugs up
Zambesi, Cybele, Nom.d, World, Crane Brothers and State of Grace have each designed a very special designer rug, all of which are up for auction until September 24. World's design features a colourful bird, State of Grace's is covered in polka dots, and Nom.d's features a moody silhouette. All proceeds from the sale of the rugs will go to a charity of the designer's choice. To put in your bid for these collectors items, visit www.designerrugs.co.nz.
Denim alert
The new Max Denim collection has arrived in store and, to celebrate, Max are offering a free tank top with any two denim items purchased. New styles are dropped in store weekly, including denim shorts, dresses, skirts and jeans.
Rodeo Drive hits Auckland
Fashion Week fever is taking over Auckland, with Newmarket jumping on the bandwagon. From tomorrow the glamorous shopping precinct will undergo an extreme makeover, with Broadway being turned into a virtual Rodeo Drive. The shopping strip will feature Walk of Fame stars, Rodeo Drive signs and select stores will have special offers, prizes, discounts and benefits for American Express cardholders. Participating stores include Karen Walker, Barkers, Storm, Annah Stretton, Sartori and more. For more information on the special event, visit www.americanexpressrodeodrive.co.nz.
Cheap and cheerful
A new beauty brand has launched in New Zealand. Called e.l.f (an acronym for eyes, lips, face), the American brand features products priced from only $5. All the products in the range, which includes a mineral collection, are hypo-allergenic and cruelty free. Available at Bling and Evolution stores nationwide, or online at www.eyeslipsface.co.nz.
Natural selection
Local organic skincare brand Antipodes has been selected as one of the few natural beauty brands to be sold at the new Sephora store in Hong Kong. The cult beauty store, which first opened in Paris, will open its first Hong Kong store this month.
