Four ways to update your style for a wedding

Although grounded in venerable traditions, men’s formalwear is constantly, subtly evolving — responding to new needs and desires. If you’re headed for a wedding this summer and looking to break away from the black suit or classic tux thing, consider one of these options.

A bluer blue

The aftermath of World War II was a time of dramatic upheaval in Japan. Occupied by Allied forces, forced into democracy and officially dissolved as an empire within the first decade, the previously reclusive island nation was opened to the world and, in turn, began to export it’s culture more heavily than ever before. In 1949, five years after the end of the war, a former bootlegger named Kihachiro Onitsuka saw an opportunity to capitalise on the nation’s newfound obsession with American

From the domain of the gentry to Little Polynesia and onwards through time to the Mochaccino Mile, Ponsonby has undergone massive change since its time as a landing pad for recent arrivals to New Zealand, and is now considered one of the more trendy parts of Auckland, and by extension the country. Fitting then that Barkers new guide shop concept store is set to open in the iconic Tatty’s villa this week, continuing the Barkers tradition of effortless style with classic quality.

Known

This week, we’re pleased to introduce you to the first edition of the 1972 Journal, a condensed version of our quarterly magazine, 1972. Think of it as 1972’s little brother.

I don’t know about you, but winter really got away on me. I had plans, I had projects, I had dreams of making good use of winter’s downtime, but, in reality I hunkered down and tried to stay warm, spending time with the family, cooking, and reading books and watching TV. It’s what winter’s

Sometimes all that separates the modern gentleman from a young tearaway is a nice blazer. They’re sharp, stylish, and, despite being quite literally a suit jacket, they’re also incredibly utilitarian. But where did they come from? Where did they start? And why do they share a name with a euphemism for stoner?

Despite their connotations here in New Zealand as being inherently tied

Just over a week ago I won an industry award that had significant meaning for myself and, I thought, my family. “Look mum,” I said upon visiting her in Raglan. “I won!”

“Great,” she replied. “Shame about the hair.”

An incisive blow, delivered with the indifference of a busy mother. A

With record rainfall saturating the country last week, it’s high time to consider anorak options. Besides the obvious rainproofing benefits, a stylish parka has become can be a highly useful weapon in your wardrobe. 

Once associated with dodgy types loitering in Times Square, nerds who’d want to drone on about trains they’d

Introducing the new Barkers concept store, paying homage to our settlement heritage. Barkers’ new Dunedin Trading Post reflects the city’s past as an awesomely rugged outpost of early European settlement.

The first big boatload of Scottish migrants arrived in New Zealand on a sunny autumn day in 1848. Perhaps because they’d come from Scotland, they found Otago’s weather “sultry”,