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EDITORS' NOTES Even though we’re always looking forward at Remix, sometimes it pays to look back. 2015 has been a really big year for us, with four amazing issues, a booming online platform and plenty of memorable events. Perhaps the most memorable event of all was our cocktail party in October, at which we hosted Professor Jimmy Choo as a special guest of honour. It was a huge feat for us and a massive moment for New Zealand fashion. See a summary of the event in a dedicated section at the back of this issue and stay tuned for more events like it next year - we’re already working to bring other international fashion icons to New Zealand! I’ve been lucky enough to get to know Professor Choo over the last few months and I really admire his outlook on life. He places a strong emphasis on happiness and wellbeing, nurturing the creativity and talent of the next generation. In light of his outlook and an exciting new year on the horizon, we have focused on happiness and wellbeing in this issue of Remix, providing thoughts and inspiration to help you live a happier, more fulfilling and well-rounded life. Look to our 101 Ways To Be Happier and Remix Guide to Wellbeing in our Lifestyle section and read our celebrity interviews for their tips and advice in our People section. Professor Choo and I finish with a conversation about happiness in a section at the back of the issue called ‘The Final Word’. After a short break we’ll be back in January to start work on our March edition of Remix, our famous ‘Beauty & Luxe’ edition. Remember Kylie Jenner on the ‘Beauty & Luxe’ cover last time? Until then follow us on social media and remixmagazine.com, which is always alive with all the action from our Remix world. Have a safe summer and HAPPY holidays!

TIM PHIN Founder & Editor-in-chief

They say that happiness is found in the journey and I can confidently say that producing this issue of Remix has been a wild one. I started working on this summer edition over two months ago with a trip across the ditch for a photoshoot with Nikki Phillips. The Kiwi model turned blogger shares her wellbeing advice and top Sydney travel tips in our People section. Also in the People pages is the first New Zealand shoot and interview with Indy Yelich-O’Connor, the delightful younger sister of Lorde. Having spent some time with Indy I see a star quality in her that I expect to flourish over the next few years. Remember you saw her here first! Our new Food section is packed to the brim with news, reviews and recipes, including delicious dishes from our favourite foodies Nadia Lim, Julia and Libby Matthews and Millie Elder-Holmes. Be sure to then catch up on the latest seasonal trends in our Fashion section, shot mostly on location, by a team of stylists that include Amber Peebles, Jaime Ridge, Katherine Lowe and Pebbles Hooper. Towards the end of the issue I found myself in Los Angeles for an interview with American actress Sarah Hyland, who appropriately fronts this ‘Summertime Happiness’ issue of Remix because of her role at the centre of hilarious sitcom Modern Family. Sarah wears New Zealand fashion and opens up about what makes her laugh. As the year draws to a close and I reflect on what’s been a monumental year for Remix, I want to take a moment to thank our contributors and our readers for making this New Zealand’s most exciting magazine. Without your creativity and enthusiasm we wouldn’t be able to share this journey with you. And after all, happiness is found in the journey. Have a safe summer and happy holiday!

STEVEN FERNANDEZ Editor

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TEAM 1. What does happiness mean to you? What is your ‘happy place’? 2. Where are you heading this summer? Who with? 3. What is your must have summer essential? Fashion, accessories, a favourite song, book, etc? 4. New Year’s resolution?

ANNABELLE ROSE A R T D I R E C T O R /@annabellerosedesign 1. Happiness means having the luxury to be spontaneous. Whether you’re jumping on a plane for an impulsive getaway or simply taking the day off to lie in the sun and read a book. 2. I’m Gisborne bound for all the sun, surf and Rhythm and Vones antics that one can handle. Then we’ll be sneaking up the coast for some R&R. 3. A white sarong. It’ll take you anywhere! 4. Wouldn’t dream off it. SAMANTHA BLUEMEL ACCOUNT MANAGER @samanthabluemel 1. Loving each and every day knowing you’re on the right path, enjoying what you do and who you do it with. My happy place is being on, in or around the ocean - bring on summer! 2. Give

me a car and a friend or two and I’ll be heading to all the best beaches around Auckland as much as possible. Plus, Rhythm and Alps in Wanaka for New Year’s Eve with my girls. 3. Book, bikini, towel, sunblock, strawberries and rosé. On repeat. 4. Keep on learning how to be my happiest self! And save more. ISABELLE TRUMAN E D I T O R I A L & D I G I TA L M A N A G E R @isabelletruman 1. Happiness is being around the people I love (and my cat) 2. Home to Hawkes Bay to see the family, a few road trips with the pals, and definitely to Splore, Laneways and Auckland City Limits. 3. Lots of books! 4. To spend more time learning - watch more documentaries, learn a language and take a photography course.

DAISY CONROY-BOTICA I N T E R N / @daisyelizabethcb 1. Happiness to me is spending time with my loved ones, whether it’s having a drink in the sun with friends or sitting down to a home cooked meal with my family. My happy place is my bedroom though - it’s my peaceful sanctuary. 2. This summer I’ll be heading out to beautiful Waiheke with my mates. My boyfriend has a place out there, which is amazing. There’ll be lots of sunbathing, beers, and good vibes. 3. My must have summer essentials are a selection of good books (I’m currently reading Guns, Germs, and Steel), cute playsuits, iced tea, and lots of sunblock! 4. Meditate more, work harder, eat better, and save up some money for a holiday at the end of next year.

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AMBER PEEBLES / @amber_peebles 1. In my old age I’m learning about the difference between deep down happiness and pleasure. For me true happiness comes from enjoying life with the people I truly care about, whereas pleasure is mostly shoe and handbag based! As for a happy place, I think I have a few but I’m pretty happy on my back deck with the arvo sun streaming in and the BBQ cranked up. 2. I’m actually writing this from the very beautiful and sunny Naka Island in Thailand, so that will be me for the summer, no other big trips planned but I’ll definitely be spending a bit of time over in Waiheke. I have two of my best mates coming to stay, so my plan is to set up on the island for a week and drink wine and eat good food. 3. I was sent The Sartorialist just before I came away on my break and I’ve adored digesting the characters. I’m also rather obsessed with my new Ray Ban shades. 4. My New Year resolution is to read more, explore more and Kardashian less.

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JAIME RIDGE / @jaimeridge 1. Being surrounded by my nearest and dearest, eating and drinking deliciousness, while dressed head to toe in a gorgeous outfit - dancing and laughing the day away! My happy places include my bedroom, my grandma’s beautiful property and being wrapped in my boy’s arms. 2. I will be heading over to Waiheke Island with family and friends to visit the numerous beautiful wineries and spend time with the people I love. I will also be staying at my grandma’s beautiful property in Bethlehem over summer - her property is so peaceful and her garden is truly beautiful. 3. My summer essentials include my gorgeous pair of Isabel Marant tassel sandals, Tom Ford sunglasses, Zimmermann bikini, an excessive number of fresh white lace dresses, Chanel Mademoiselle, Sothys sunscreen, Rawleighs for my lips, Amy Winehouse tunes, Vogue, Elle, Porter et al, peonies, champagne, berries, friends, family and my blog. 4. To have more FUN!

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PEBBLES HOOPER / @pebbleshooper 1. Happiness is just being at peace with everything. Being surrounded by the people you love, hanging out, laughing, not having a care or worry in the world. 2. Auckland in summertime is pretty unbeatable, so if I decide to book a trip, it’ll probably be back to LA for a holiday, because why not? 3. My essentials aren’t really season specific, so it’s usually the basics. Cellphone, house keys, makeup and sensible footwear. 4. Be a bad bitch.

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AMBER D MAKEUP ARTIST @amberdmakeup

LUCY HOPKINS ST YLIST @lucyjanehopkins

MAKAIA CARR H E A LT H G U R U @motivatemenz

ADAM BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHER @charliebryce

KAREN ISHIGURO PHOTOGRAPHER @ishigurokaren

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STEPHANIE BROWN ST YLIST @spinalstyle

REAGEN BUTLER PHOTOGRAPHER @reagenbutler

FIONA CONNOR WRITER @fiona_see

JACK STEEL PHOTOGRAPHER @jacksteeel

KATHERINE LOWE ST YLIST @thedownlowe

MARISSA FINDL AY PHOTOGRAPHER @marissafindlay

JAMIE CLEMENTS WRITER @jamie_clem

MILLIE HOLMES FOODIE @cleaneatznz

JULIA & LIBBY MATTHEWS FOODIES @juliaandlibby

SACHA YOUNG ST YLIST @sachalnf

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Remix Magazine’s Headstart On Summer, in association with Long White Vodka & Tom-Tom

To celebrate the start of another cracker Kiwi summer, we invited some of our friends down to Tom-Tom in Victoria Park for an afternoon of great music and complimentary bottles of delicious Long White Vodka. The guests enjoyed drinks and food on the incredible Tom-Tom deck while the sun went down. Photography by Maegan Mcdowell.

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KENDALL’S SECOND STINT WITH CALVIN KLEIN Following her enormous popularity in the campaign for the Calvin Klein #mycalvins Denim Series earlier this year, it’s no surprise Kendall Jenner is back on board for a second stint with the fashion house. This time Kendall joins models Joan Smalls, Isabeli Fontana and Edita Vilkeviciute as a face for the Fall 2015 Calvin Klein Underwear global campaign. Shot by renowned fashion photographer Mikael Jansson in New York City, the brand’s latest campaign boldly claims ‘the original sexy,’ showcasing a beautiful, elevated assortment of embroidered lace sling balconettes, plunge-neck chemises and bodysuits in seductive fits. #mycalvins

DANIEL WELLINGTON OH SO DAPPER Daniel Wellington watches exude class, sophistication and timeless style. Don’t believe us? Search the hashtag #danielwellington on Instagram to see thousands of images that say so! The latest collection is appropriately labelled Dapper, and certainly delivers on the name. Each and every watch has interchangeable straps, which makes every watch unique and allows the wearer to personalise a look with any outfit. The straps are made of genuine Italian quality leather and are available in brown and black with a silver or gold plated brace. The watches are perfect for any occasion, be it a game of tennis or a black tie event. danielwellington.com

ARLO JEWELLERY’S R&V VINES RING

LEATHER WE LOVE

It’s okay to add a touch of sparkle to your life every now and then. We recommend you take a little journey through Arlo Jewellery’s online store to pinpoint a few new pieces for your 2016 wish list. Made between New Zealand and New York, Arlo Jewellery has the themes of dreams, love and experiences at the heart of their meaningful designs. Their collections are as timely as they are unique, with the latest range including our favourite Vine ring, a nod to this year’s upcoming Rhythm and Vines. arlojewellery.com

You’ll see we love the latest jewellery designs from Zabbana, which are scattered throughout this edition of Remix. Well it turns out the New Zealand based brand is just as talented at making leather goods, with a range of wallets, clutches, minibags, shoulder bags and totes made from genuine leather. We’re particularly in love with the mini-bags for the season, because they’re the perfect size and look for festivals, concerts and spontaneous day trips throughout the summer. zabbana.com

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THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH HAVAIANAS Summer isn’t complete without a pair of Havaianas and the Brazilian label behind these quintessential summer jandals have come up with a brand new range to add to the popular existing styles. To celebrate the latest Star Wars film soon to be released, Havaianas have designed a limited edition collection for sale worldwide. The styles commemorate the much-loved film franchise and will be available from December for only $35. You just need to find yourself a matching Jedi light saber for the summer, perhaps? havaianasstore.co.nz

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CREATE YOUR OWN KATE In the romantic spirit of the Romeo and Juliet collection, Kate Sylvester is giving customers the opportunity to customize their own R4J tees. Until mid December customers can head in to Kate Sylvester stores and have their initials custom embroidered alongside their loved one’s onto a Kate Sylvester eyelet tee. Available in grey marle or white with gold embroidery, these tees are the perfect romantic gift for a loved one or truly unique Christmas gift idea. katesylvester.com

POOLSIDE ON POINT Boohoo’s bikini separates include twisted bandeaus and classic triangles, which make for poolside perfection when paired with tie-side hipsters or highwaisted briefs. Bohemian-chic beach cover-ups in milky whites with crochet detailing are musthaves summer staples. When teamed with cute slides and a statement body chain, your cover-up will take you naturally from the beach to the bar. boohoo.com

RETURN OF THE TRUCKER JACKET TOPSHOP’S NEW GIRL SQUAD Look out Taylor Swift, there’s a new girl squad everyone’s going to be talking about! The gang celebrates a new generation of supermodels and captures the spirit of female camaraderie around the festive season, with names like Bella Hadid, Imaan Hammam, Malaika Firth and more in the Topshop line-up. ‘We have a stellar line up to mark the start of the festive season, bringing together a group of girls we love. They’re stylish, socially engaged and fun; they are TOPSHOP,’ says Kate Phelan, Creative Director for TOPSHOP. topshop.com

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A timeless Levi’s favourite has resurfaced again in time for summer. The trucker denim jacket is an old favourite from way back - literally the 1900s - which has remained the same throughout decades of change and is known for its durability and versatility. It exudes a casual vibe, but its edgy heritage also makes it the perfect outlet of expression. Great to accompany a summer dress or add a bit of edge to a night look, a Levi’s trucker jacket is a wise summer staple to have in your closet. levis.com.au

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OUTFIT INSPO ON YOUR PHONE If you find it a mission putting together an outfit that is both cool and comfy, then Ziera’s new Spring/Summer digital magazine is a great place to find some tips. The team at Ziera understands that updating your wardrobe for the new season can be a daunting task, so the free-to-download fashion guide is ideal to find out what’s in-season. There are outfit ideas from resort chic to work wear, as well as the latest in health and beauty advice. The app has ideas on how to match Ziera’s stylish shoes with the season’s key fashion essentials, eliminating the stress of trying to match your new shoes with your favourite new threads. Available from your App store or Google Play just by searching ‘Ziera’. zierashoes.com

A SWIMWEAR ONE-STOP SHOP This season Moontide have created one of their most exciting trans-global collections, which embraces electrifying bursts of colour in an extensive array of designs, from Aztec to vintage florals to futuristic prints. The ‘60s high neckline makes a welcome return along with halter necks, classic triangle shapes and the classic one piece. With bikini or pant bottoms in every imaginable design and shape, there’s something for everybody. moontide.com

MJ JEWELLERY’S NEW GROOVE Auckland based jewellery designer Michael John tells us about what inspired his latest collection ‘Turn Me On’ and what’s on the cards for 2016… Tell me about the collection. How did the idea / theme come about? What was the inspiration? The collection idea came from a conversation I was having about a Norah Jones lyric that I love: ‘Like a flower waiting to bloom, like a light bulb in a dark room… I’m sitting here waiting for you to come on home and turn me on’. The collection soon developed as a way of communicating that private emotional attachment everyone has to a song or a lyric.

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How many pieces are in the collection? Any standouts? A personal favourite? ‘Turn Me On’ has 12 pieces in the collection. I love them all but my fave is the Flying V or maybe City of Angles pendant. Hard call! How is this different for you? This time around I spent a lot of time editing the collection. I had a lot more designs to bring out but went with the ‘less is more’ approach. I guess people who like my work understand the ideas behind the previous collections, I hope they

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fall in love with the concept of ‘Turn Me On’. What’s your plans for 2016? What else is on the horizon for MJJ? Well, keep evolving, keep doing what I love! I’m always working on a few collections at any one time, I’m really loving coloured stones at the moment and I can’t wait to bring out my new collection next year. michaeljohnjewellery.com @mjjewellerynz

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FRANCIA’S FESTIVE COLLECTION AHEAD OF A BIG 2016 The latest shoes released by Francia UYS were two styles inspired by the festive season as the perfect addition to party outfits. Once again, only 55 pairs of both the Rustic Python and Girlfriend booties were made from preorders in November. Keep a close eye on Francia UYS during 2016, because they will be releasing a full range called MEXICAN OBSESSION, which is inspired by designer Francia’s love for the beautiful Mexican culture. The range is due for release mid 2016 and will be full of amazing colours, textures and attitude. franciauys.co.nz

CARE FOR YOUR HAIR & THE ENVIRONMENT Hair and make-up artist Eithne Curran recently has launched a carefully crafted hair-care collection. The Eithne Curran Black Collection is an ethical and sustainable hair product range, consisting of a shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment inspired by Eithne’s heritage, family and the concept of pure beauty. Eithne was motivated to create a product without any harsh additives, coupled with her observations of her family’s Polynesian and Irish beauty practices. The range can be found at selected Shampoo & Things stores across Auckland. eithnecurran.com

VINTAGE GLITTER Often it’s the vintage designs we love the most, but which are the hardest to find with a modern day sparkle and quality. You can imagine then that we were pretty dazzled when we spotted the Supernova pendant and earrings at Walker & Hall. They’re actually inspired from a unique vintage piece and have been redesigned in gorgeous pave set diamonds. They’re a stunning stocking filler for yourself or loved one, so go in store and try them on, because we guarantee you’ll melt over them. walkerandhall.co.nz

SUMMER ANTICS WITH BRITTANY MCCRYSTAL Meet Brittany McCrystal, one of our favourite young bloggers, who has become super well known for her fashionable little life. We’re kind of obsessed with her feed! Here we chat to Brittany about her plans for the summer and how you can keep up with all her updates… Where are heading away this summer. Any road trips or festivals? This summer I'll be heading to the bays, starting in Mangawhai Heads at Northern Bass (for the third year in a row!), then my gals and I will be travelling down to Mount Maunganui for the Bay Dreams festival, then lastly heading to the beautiful Coromandel for Six60 at the Coroglen Tavern. It’s going to be action packed! What’s your ultimate thirst-creating summer activity? Swims, hikes, fitness routine? I love going for bush walks to cute waterfalls and exploring new places, I'm always up for an adventure. Describe your must-have summer essentials when you’re packing for a weekend away? My

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ultimate must-haves are my super cute Chevron swimsuit from Kate Sylvester, my photography camera to capture those breathtaking moments, and my groovy Surface to Air sunnies. Oh I’ve always got a bottle of Lipton Ice Tea on hand as well, the Peach flavor is my favourite!

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Brittany McCrystal has teamed up with Lipton Ice Tea to share some of her fave summer moments. Stay tuned to her Instagram @brittanymccrystal to see what she’s wearing, what she’s up to and who she’s hanging out with. @liptonicetea #liptonicetea

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TOSCA & SALOME HAS A NEW TAKAPUNA HOME The new Tosca & Salome store in Takapuna is packed to the brim with beach bohemian clothing and accessories for summer. They’re the exclusive Auckland stockists of Spell Designs and Auguste the Label and also house a number of international swimwear brands, including Acacia Swimwear, Stone Fox Swim and Frankie’s Bikinis. Here we’ve whipped up a little moodboard of our some of our favourite looks available at Tosca & Salome. Be sure to pop in and also keep an eye out for their festival fashion pop-up at Splore 2016. Tosca & Salome: 2 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland toscaandsalome.co.nz

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JIMMY CHOO’S WHEELS AROUND AUCKLAND Fashion icon Professor Jimmy Choo has a famous eye for quality, so we wanted to impress him with a quality experience during his time in New Zealand as our special guest. To transport him to his engagements around Auckland, Professor Jimmy Choo was chauffeured in a BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé. And it sounds like he was impressed… ‘I was immensely impressed by the comfort and luxury feel in the car. Being a couture designer, I love the distinctive lines of the beautiful car,’ he told us here with New Zealand fashion designer Kathryn Wilson and BMW New Zealand managing director Florian Renndorfer. bmw.co.nz

MAKING WAVES WITH BILLABONG Gone are the days when you only had a choice of black or grey for your surf gear. Now it’s all about individual styles and flare and we love the options. After all, life is colourful, so your surfwear should match. Billabong’s new Surf Capsule collection certainly makes the most of this sudden colour pop. This summer they’ve released a vibrant palette of tropical colours and hot-house floral prints. Don’t stress that looking good will hinder your slick moves either, because the Surf Capsule has been specifically designed for form and function, available in all cuts and shapes to move with your body and your board. billabong.co.nz

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SUMMER SOUNDS THAT BOOM Summer is nothing without a soundtrack. Match the heat with the beat by arming yourself with a UE BOOM 2. This stylish little bad boy has 360-degree wireless speakers that blast loud, insanely great sound with deep, powerful bass in every direction. Take the party with you on every road trip and to every barbecue. It’s also IPX-7 Waterproof with awesome new app features, including tap to play/pause, double tap to skip tracks and a new Block Party Feature. ultimateears.com/en-nz

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TIGERLILY’S NEW PONSONBY HABITAT Australian beach lifestyle brand Tigerlily have a home in Auckland, supplying their beloved swim and beachwear from a new store on Ponsonby Road. Over 15 years Tigerlily have scoured flea markets, seasonal pop-ups and almost everywhere else to find fabrics, vintage clothing and curios they love. Their collections are a unique path free of mainstream trends, staying in sync with the brand’s free spirit. Swing by the store this summer to check out the space and walk away with some bits for the beach. Tigerlily: 97 Ponsonby Road, Auckland tigerlilyswimwear.com.au

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Whether it’s inside or outdoors, there are going to be plenty of long lunches and delicious dinners happening over the summer break. Make sure you serve your dishes up in style with tableware and dinner sets from the Hemingway Design for Royal Doulton collection. Designers Wayne and Tilly Hemingway have taken influence from their family’s vast collection of mid-century ceramics to create a contemporary gifting range for Royal Doulton. There are pitchers, vases, jars, bowls, candlesticks and so much more in a wide variety of shapes, colours and sizes. These brightly coloured Nesting Bowls make a striking gift and displayed separately or together will create an interesting focal point in any home. royaldoulton.com.au

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KIMBRA’S SPARKLING NEW ROLE Kiwi born singer Kimbra Lee Johnson recalls having a dreamcatcher hanging in the corner of her bedroom growing up. Now, in a nostalgic tip of the hat to her youth, she has been announced as the face of Partridge Jewellers’ newest collection, ‘Dream Catcher’.

The collection features precious rubellite and diamonds set among rose gold, as well as aquamarines with diamonds in white gold. Partridges say the ‘Dream Catcher’ range embodies the spirit of the sacred Native American protective charm that captures bad dreams.

breakthrough in the United States. ‘I like the idea of mixing super glamorous items with something less so. Some days I might be more restrained and other days my style might be really loud. It’s basically whimsical, adventurous and bold,’ Kimbra says about her personal style.

Kimbra shot to international fame after featuring on the multiplatinum single ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ with Australian singer Gotye. The collaboration scored the pair a Grammy Award in 2013 and Kimbra’s second album, The Golden Echo received high praise from critics after its 2014 release. Kimbra has established herself as something of a style icon following her

She uses that same formula for the jewellery she wears to accessorize; from the gold leaf necklace her mother gave her as a child to the larger pieces she flaunts on stage.

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a story, especially this collection. It’s adventurous, bold and whimsical, all things I’m passionate about myself.’ ‘The Dream Catcher collection takes me back to my childhood. I think that’s the beautiful thing about these pieces they have that same kind of imagination about them. When you look at them, they’re like a doorway into infinite possibility,’ says Kimbra. partridgejewellers.com Words by Fiona Connor.

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The one-off ring Nick Von Klarwill designed for his fiancée Lucy.

ENGAGEMENT ROCKS OUTSIDE THE BOX Nick Von K tells Remix about his new venture making bespoke engagement rings, inspired by his own recent proposal…

It’s no secret that jewellery designer Nick Von Klarwill likes to think outside the box. The designer behind Nick Von K is synonymous with doing things his own way, and having recently proposed to his now-fiancee Lucy is turning his attention to engagement rings.

undying love. Yet over the past decade people have become more preoccupied with the size of the rock than the meaning of the ring. Nick Von K is trying to bring it back to what it’s all about – not only a symbol of love, but an individual symbol of each couple’s love.

‘I think diamonds are absolutely exquisite, I totally adore them, but I don’t think you have to limit your thinking to diamonds when there are so many other cool stones out there to consider. If you want to make something really individual, that says something very personal about your feelings and the relationship itself then why not create a ring that really stands out as different?’ says Nick.

‘I really like to create a beautiful piece that has a story to it. Something about the relationship that is unique, maybe it’s a secret that is known only to them, or maybe it’s something that more obviously symbolises the nature of their connection. It’s nice when showing the ring off to be able to tell the story of its creation and how that is special to the couple involved.’

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feeling inspired to create something personal for his own relationship, Nick is excited to now bring that same creativity he felt to other couples at that special time of their life. ‘Its the best part of the job for me - the satisfaction of coming up with something original and exciting is the reason I love my job. Every now and then people contact me out of the blue to tell me how much they love what I have done for them; its great, and really makes my day. When someone you don’t even know goes out of their way to tell you how much they like what you’ve done, it’s awesome.’ nickvonk.com Words by Fiona Connor. Photo by Kelly Lindsay.

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You can’t hit the beach or bach with your winter white skin, so we’ve come up with the fastest way to get a stunning summer glow, with some help from our friends at St Tropez. One day prior to tanning exfoliate your skin with St Tropez Tan Enhancing Body Polish. Always moisturise elbows, knees, ankles, feet, wrists and any light haired areas before tanning to protect them from absorbing too much product. These are your skin’s driest areas. Pump the St Tropez Self Tan Express mousse REMIX MAGAZINE RESEARCH

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to develop. To prolong and maintain your tan use the St Tropez Tan Enhancing Moisturiser daily to lengthen your tan by three days. sttropeztan.co.nz St Tropez Self Tan Express mousse used on Rosalie between 5 – 7 days before photograph taken. Photo by Jono Parker.

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TRINKETS INSPIRED BY TRAVEL Seven years ago Kelly Bozzone’s passion for jewellery design went as far as a much-loved hobby. Now, joined by Sarah Dorreen, Zabbana jewellery has evolved into an established brand admired not only by fellow Kiwis, but internationally too. It’s no wonder as Zabbana embraces the ideals around a wanderer at heart, with beautiful hand crafted pieces inspired by travelling. Kelly and Sarah explain to Remix writer Fiona Connor the ideas behind their collection, future goals and what they love about the brand.

What is it that sets Zabbana jewellery apart? Kelly: We love to create really beautiful, individual, whimsical, quite girly pieces that still hold structure. They are perfect for free-spirited individuals or anyone wanting to blend a look with accessories. Sarah: Take our drop earrings for example, these are definitely a stand out for us at Zabbana. Rock them on the town or put them on with any offduty look. They will add that feminine touch, while giving your outfit an instant lift. What is the inspiration behind the Zabbana brand? Kelly: Our inspiration is very nomadic. We are always inspired by different cultures, architecture, landscapes, everyday life and people. We create distinctive jewellery pieces and bags with a lot of texture, pattern and heart. Zabbana embodies a unique yet feminine take on a modern design. REMIX MAGAZINE RESEARCH

It’s evolved from the experiences we’ve had as travelers and been immersed in some of the most amazing places throughout the world. What makes you passionate about jewellery design? Kelly: We’re passionate about creating pieces that make women feel great, confident and unique. We love how jewellery accessories can lift an outfit above and beyond with their detail. We love working with Black Onyx as it represents strength and independence. It contains a threat and a promise, and gives the wearer a rare power. The monochrome look of a black onyx stone set in sterling silver is timeless. What does ‘Zabbana’ represent? Sarah: Zabbana is a warrior. She is strong, determined, but also free-spirited and feminine. A wanderer at heart. 60

What are some goals for the brand for the future? Sarah: Currently we have a couple of stockists in the United States which is working really well for us. In 2016 we would like to expand our American market as they love something different and are quite passionate about our little New Zealand label. What are each of your favourite pieces from the collections? Kelly: For me the Pyramid stack ring! Sarah: Nomadic drop earrings. zabbana.com @zabbanaboutique Words by Fiona Connor

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SHADES FIT FOR ACTION This October Oakley launched Latch, a new sunglass that features a patented latch mechanism built into the frames that enables wearers to securely fasten the sunglasses onto their shirt collar or open pocket. Created in collaboration with Oakley skateboard icons Eric Koston, Sean Malto and Curren Caples, with globally renowned photographer Atiba Jefferson, the new frames were developed for any active lifestyle. Remix publisher Tim Phin flew over to Sydney to check out the third Oakley In Residence and had a chance to catch up with Atiba about Latch, photography and skate culture.

How long have you been skating and how long have you been taking photos? I started skating at 13, then started picking up a camera around 15, and just wanted to live the Californian dream with no real expectations. I moved at 18 and assisted skate photographer Grant Britton and worked at TransWorld skateboarding. I then moved to LA in ‘99 to assist a guy named Andy Bernstein, who taught me how to be a pro skater. He taught me how to do both, shooting actions and portraits, which led to me having a great career in shooting athletes and sports. Shooting skating is my day job, then once or twice a month I’ll do a commercial shoot with an athlete, it’s usually stuff for Nike, Adidas, Gatorade and stuff like that. Tell us about the Latch and how you’ve been involved? It has been Eric Koston, Curren Caples, Sean Malto and myself working on Latch. Oakley approached us wanting to make a different frame to what they have done in the past and it was a great idea to collaborate on. I have a long history working with Oakley in photography, from when I was a kid and became an Oakley authorised repairperson at a skate shop. When I built a relationship with REMIX MAGAZINE RESEARCH

Oakley for getting glasses, it eventually led to this. Sunglasses kept falling off my chest when I would bend over to get my camera, so to make a frame that has a purpose is a great thing. Oakley are good at making things beyond being fashionable that also have a function.

were there compared to kids. Leaving it open for kids to come and visit, and just focusing on creativity, art and photography, versus trying to push a product, is Oakley’s way of giving back to a city and that’s great because I don’t think enough people do that.

So the four of you came up with the Latch frame? The frame was designed by all of us, and that is what is great, because we all have different styles and we all came up with something that we all thought was great. There are definitely different elements in there but we all loved it, and it was great to see it all come together without any arguments!

How do you think skateboarding has affected street culture and fashion? I think that it’s always led the way, without sounding arrogant. I think skateboarding has always kind of driven fashion. I think you can look back at it from the ‘80s, brands like Vision street wear that were huge and you bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers with the skate influence on them. Skating comes from the streets, which is the beauty of skating. Skateboarders see cities, they see streets, they travel, they move people, cops kick them out, they deal with homeless people, and they deal with everything influences culture. It’s real. That’s one of those things I think will always influence other people because it has interest.

We’re here at the Oakley In Residence gallery in Sydney. How is this one different to the one they did in Los Angeles? Oakley is really on top of events. This was by far the smoothest moving event I’ve ever dealt with, from an artist’s perceptive. It’s just great because their focus is creativity and to me it’s awesome to give back to kids and anyone who wants to be involved in it. At the workshop I taught I was actually surprised by the amount of adults that 62

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MADE BY MIRANDA KERR Supermodel Miranda Kerr was involved every step of the way working on her current collection with Swarovski, which is their first collaboration together. Starting in Sydney, Miranda’s design process took her around the globe, through Paris, New York and Los Angeles, working closely with Swarovski creative director Nathalie Colin. In a New Zealand exclusive, Miranda spoke to Remix editor Steven Fernandez about her stunning new collection.

How would you describe the overall aesthetic and look of the collection? I took inspiration from everyday experiences, from walking through a local garden to traveling and experiencing different cultures on the other side of the world. In addition to nature and travel, I was also inspired by the power of positive energy and I’ve drawn upon that as this basis of this collaboration with Swarovski. That’s why each charm has a special name and wish. I wanted to create pieces that are meaningful and have a positive message for the wearer. What was your inspiration behind the collection? Is there a story and theme behind the pieces? I wanted to create pieces that were not only beautiful, but that were also meaningful. That’s why each piece has a special name and wish. REMIX MAGAZINE RESEARCH

For example the star means ‘joy’ and the message is ‘radiate your light’, the evil eye stands for ‘protection’ and the wish is to ‘live with confidence’. I really like wearing mixed metals and layering pieces. That was something I was looking for when I designed the collection – each piece has both rose gold and silver intermixed with the beautiful Swarovski crystals, and you can layer and mix and match them all. Tell us about your involvement in designing the collection. Where did it take place? Who did you work with? Were you very ‘hands on’ during the overall creative process? I was very hands-on and involved in the entire process. We had several design meetings, then back and forth feedback via Skype and email each time a sample came in. It was a very fun and 64

rewarding experience for me. I really enjoyed the whole creative process. What is it about Swarovski that makes it such a special jewelry brand? What makes the pieces stand out? I love Swarovski because they design amazing pieces for the modern woman, and there is a piece to suit everyone. I respect their heritage and the fact they are still a family owned company. Who are you jewelry and style icons? I admire Audrey Hepburn for her classic and timeless style. swarovski.com Interview by Steven Fernandez.

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Our favourite jewellery pieces this season, nestled among the petals of New Zealand’s finest foliage. Photographer FRASER CHATHAM Thanks to Kingsize Studios

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TA H I T I B I K I N I & TA H I T I C A P E W W W. B I L L A B O N G. C O. N Z

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS The new partnership between Samsung and Stolen Girlfriends Club fuses technology and fashion like never before, with a smartwatch that harks back to ‘70s vintage style.

To celebrate the launch of the new Gear S2 smartwatch, Samsung has partnered with New Zealand fashion label Stolen Girlfriends Club to release an exclusive capsule collection of four customised leather watch straps. The straps, designed to fit the Gear S2 classic, will be available to consumers as an exclusive gift with purchase for a limited number of Samsung customers. Marc Moore, Creative Director of Stolen Girlfriends Club, has designed the straps for the capsule collection. Inspired by vintage timepieces, the bespoke collection is handmade in New Zealand and crafted by the talented team of Stolen designers. There are four colours across two styles - black and brown croc, as well as green and blue snake – which both epitomize the designer’s signature handprint. Marc tells us about the inspiration behind the strap designs. Remix editor Steven Fernandez recently took home the Gear S2 to trial it for a week. Here he reports back on how he found the Gear S2 technology and how it fit into his busy lifestyle.

WHAT’S OUTSIDE: THE FASHION With Marc Moore of Stolen Girlfriends Club

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We initially worked with Samsung on our show at New Zealand Fashion Week. We did some great things together and I think they were happy with the partnership. A little while after Fashion Week I got a call from Dan at Samsung, he wanted to chat about a possible collab on the new Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. Why are Samsung and Stolen Girlfriends Club a great fit? There’s certainly innovativeness in both brands… Well, both brands begin with ‘S’ so that’s a great start! Samsung is super innovative, a global company at the forefront of technology, and we’re a New Zealand brand focused on making cool shit for cool people. We like making noise, especially here in New Zealand and I think that’s a good thing for both parties. How did you come up with the strap designs / inspiration? What was the idea behind them? Basically, I just wanted to give the watch a real vintage feel so I did a bunch of research, trying to find the best coloured watches from the ‘60s and ‘70s. There were so many! What materials / colours are used? What was the design process? We have used leather for this collection with a heavy focus on vintage colours and textures – tan, 71

olive, navy, black. The design process was quite simple; I surfed the Internet to find my favourite vintage watch references, then sketched up a few concepts. I always show concept sketches to the Stolen team to get a bit of a consensus. Once we had narrowed the top picks down to five I had to go out to the leather supplier to find the right leathers for each strap. That was the hard part! There were about 500 to choose from, different shades, thicknesses, qualities. Took me about a day! Once I had made the selections, we got some prototypes made to make sure the leather worked well as a strap and matched with the watch nicely. What’s so cool about these watches from a style perspective? How are they different aesthetically to other ‘tech’ watches? I’ll be honest; I haven’t been a fan of smart-watches. I always thought they looked way too ‘techy’. I guess that’s the difference with this new Samsung Gear S2 Classic, it really doesn’t look super tech. Paired with the straps they look like a great rendition of a vintage watch you may have found in the ‘60s. I think anyone could wear these watches, whether you’re a fashion follower, banker, art school dropout, or art collector, it doesn’t really matter. samsung.com/nz

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Remix editor Steven Fernandez reports back on his time using the Gear S2. What would you say are the most ‘wow’ features in the watch? The rotating bezel. It’s unique to the Gear S2, and a really simple way to control a smartwatch. Rather than constantly touching the screen, you can twist the bezel to check notifications, reply to messages or scroll quickly through your contacts. With a tiny display like that on a smartwatch, keeping your fingers off the screen as much as possible makes it that much easier to see what you’re doing!

So it’s a support device to an existing Android phone, as opposed to being crammed with tonnes of features, many of which are rarely used? Yeah so the Gear S2 focuses on features that are actually useful and easy to use and does them well. You can select what information and notifications flow from your phone to your smartwatch through the Gear Manager app – having that control to personalise your apps and settings helps ensure your Gear S2 simplifies down to what’s essential and practical for you.

Who are these designed for? Who is really going to feel the benefits from the features in this watch? Well, I’m a super busy person and it was perfect for me. It’s designed to streamline and simplify everything that comes through your smartphone. So while your phone is tucked into your pocket, Gear S2 quietly notifies you of your important messages, tracks your steps, takes commands from your voice and reminds you when it’s time to jump out of your seat… I often forget that stuck at my desk!

What is your favourite feature that really makes your life easier? Definitely the notification features. I never realised how convenient it is to be able to reply to messages without whipping out my phone. If I’m driving, or if I’m travelling, I can see whether someone is trying to reach me with a quick glance at my wrist. I even stored some quick pre-written responses on the Gear S2, so I was able to reply when I was preoccupied. Also, one of my favourite features is the ability to customise the watch face.

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You can download hundreds of different watch faces, or make your own with your favourite photos. For someone a bit hesitant on a tech watch, why would you encourage them to try one? How will it make their lifestyle easier? And why THIS watch? If you’re curious about smartwatches, don’t be afraid to give one a go! The technology is really simple and intuitive to use, and if you’re a busy or health conscious person, you’ll immediately find the communications and S Health apps incredibly useful. Plus it doesn’t look ‘techy’, it actually looks really awesome, features aside! Whether you like the more minimal, sport inspired look or prefer a traditional timepiece like me, Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic are designed to be wearable and stylish. samsung.com/nz

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FASHION & FUNCTION FOR YOUR WRIST The Huawei watch is the first smart watch in the Huawei wearable family and also the first watch on the market to really bridge the gap between fashion and technology. This stylish little baby is powered by Android Wear, so staying connected on the go has never been easier with instant alerts for calls, texts, instant messages and emails. There are a range of rose gold, stainless steel and black frames to choose from, as well a variety of bespoke watch face designs across a range of classic, luxury, feminine, modern, simple and business aesthetics. Available nationwide from leading retailers. huawei.com

GHD’S GOLDEN GIFT SETS ghd is helping you get more volume, shine and have good hair days this Christmas with the new limited edition ghd arctic gold collection. Featuring a range of 11 different gift sets, all wrapped up in warm white and arctic gold packaging, the arctic gold range delivers ultimate styling results without compromising the health of your hair. The gifts sets include the ghd’s best ever styler, the new ghdplatinum, the ghd V classic styler, the ghd air professional hair dryer and ghd curve gift sets. ghdhair.com/nz

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GET SOME MISS CRABB FROM MR CLAUS Miss Crabb has selected the most divine Christmas gift packs for girls to buy mothers, sisters, friends or themselves this season. Whether it’s luxurious silk loungewear, camisoles, the perfect Christmas Day dress or jewellery, there are so many gift ideas in store or online. misscrabb.com

WHAT COFFEE DREAMS ARE MADE OF Two iconic brands have joined forces for your coffee-consuming pleasure. The new Nespresso by KitchenAid machine provides coffee aficionados with a new way to enjoy Nespresso Grand Cru coffee, bringing to the table the emphasis on quality and innovation shared by both brands. A functional but stylish, stainless-steel heating element guarantees precise temperature control and a removable 1.4 litre water tank is easy to fill with fresh, filtered water and is also dishwasher safe. Then the powerful 19-bar pressure pump ensures maximum flavour extraction from the coffee and the presence of a rich, delicious layer of crema. It can be set to brew ristretto, espresso and lungo coffees with a fast heat-up time of 25 seconds for those in a hurry! Available from all Nespresso Boutiques. nespresso.com

SCENT FOR HIM: NARCISO RODRIGUEZ BLEU NOIR This modern and elegant scent is clean and sharp, with depth and sensuality, as well as a musky character. The spicy accord consists of nutmeg and cardamom, complemented by a woody accord of blue cedar and black ebony. It’s the perfect stocking filler for the significant gentlemen in your life. Available in department stores and Life Pharmacies nationwide.

FABULOUS FRENCH FURNITURE Matching their deeply-held belief in design and technical innovation, family-run furniture designers Ligne Roset have grown from a boutique business into a multinational brand. Known for their artful collaborations with both established and up-and-coming talents in contemporary design, Ligne Roset’s bold and beautiful furniture collections are complimented with decorative accessories, lighting, rugs, textiles and occasional items. Their interiors make stunning centrepieces or additions to any space. This seas on we particularly love the Ligne Roset Fancy Chic Coffee Table, available both square and round, from DOMO. domo.co.nz

SOME SWEET NEW SHADES FROM SUNGLASS HUT It’s no surprise the new campaign by Sunglass Hut is called Electrify Your Summer, because that’s exactly what a sweet new pair of shades will do for you. Pick up some new frames for either yourself or your main guy/girl this summer, with Sunglass Hut stocking epic brands like Coach, DKNY, Miu Miu, Prada, Ray-Ban, Versace, Vogue and much more. Then share your sunnies with the hashtag #ElectrifyYourSummer. Some of our favourite fashionistas - Jaime Ridge, Natalie Cantell, Amber Peebles, Katherine Lowe, Frankie Adams and Chloe Zara – have already been sharing their Sunglass Hut style on there! sunglasshut.com/nz

PRETTY IN PINK WITH WALKER & HALL FOR HER: VALEUR ABSOLUE VITALITE This sixth masterpiece by Valeur Absolue is an ode to beautiful days, with uplifting and harmonising peridot minerals in the bottle. There’s plenty of happiness in Vitalité, thanks to the inclusion of vitamin-rich fruits like citrus, plus acerola from Brazil, which is packed full of Vitamin C and its juice is used to combat fatigue.

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Make a sparkling statement this summer with this stunning cocktail ring from Walker & Hall. Made in 18ct white gold, it features a blush pink morganite surrounded with a halo of white diamonds, which continue down the shoulders of the band. Representing divine love, the ring is inspired by the pool party scenes of the ‘70s, retro glamour and drinking cocktails in the sun, which makes it the gorgeous final touch to any summer outfit. walkerandhall.co.nz

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01. CAFÉ HANOI’S SIBLING SAAN What was home to a video store on a prominent corner of Ponsonby road for countless years is now occupied by Cafe Hanoi’s sibling restaurant, Saan. Head chef is native Thai, Wichian ‘Lek’ Trirattanavatin, who pays homage to his native country, in particular the Issan and Lanna cuisines. For those with a penchant for the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia, you’ll be happy to share a meal with friends over an expertly crafted libation, or two, and you’ll be instantly transported to the balmy memories of visits to Thailand. saan.co.nz 02. LIPTON’S NEW SEXY SUMMER BOD Someone has a fresh new figure for the beach! Keep an eye out for the new Lipton Ice Tea bottles this summer, which have undergone a sexy little makeover. Don’t panic though, the refreshing taste of Lipton Ice Tea is still the same and available in a range of flavours including Peach, Raspberry, Lemon and Green Citrus. Check out the tags on social media to see these babies popping up across the country over summer. @liptonicetea & #liptonicetea 03. PONSONBY’S NEW LOCAL On the corner of Ponsonby and Anglesea Streets, Mr Toms is the perfect Ponsonby popin. Young talent Chef Tom Williamson, formerly of Ebisu and Oyster Inn, presents a menu that prides itself on delivering simple dishes done well. Rustic baked pizzas with quality toppings and colourful seasonal salads are complimented by a well-crafted cocktail menu and an eclectic array of New Zealand wines. There’s also a delicious selection of small plates, which are perfect to share among friends. mrtoms.co.nz

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04. LAND OF THE LONG WHITE VODKA Long White is vodka mixed with naturally flavoured sparkling water, made in New Zealand using locally sourced ingredients. Instead of table sugar they use apple juice for sweetness. Available in three thirst-quenching flavours – lemon and lime, raspberry and passionfruit – they’re best enjoyed on a summer afternoon with a solid crew. That’s exactly why we chose to serve Long White at our ‘Headstart on Summer’ event in November. longwhitevodka.co.nz 05. INTRODUCING THE CULPEPER Adding to the bevvy of eateries on Princes Wharf is new opening, The Culpeper. Boasting an airy, seaside chic interior within, the outdoor deck is notable, promising the perfect spot to lap up the rays while enjoying a meal and drinks. The open plan kitchen proudly displays a charcoal grill as well as a rotisserie, a hint to the food offerings. The menu is an eclectic mix of plates, inspired from flavours around the world. Grilled squid tacos, beef brisket burgers, tua tuas and sashimi, this menu is a crowd pleaser. theculpeper.co.nz 06. BUBBLY SUITABLE ANY TIME The sound of bubbles popping signifies the start of the silly season, right? Let the parties begin! If you’re throwing an event or want to gift a bottle, then try Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco Brut DOC this season. Prosecco is the most popular sparkling wine in the world and Villa Sandi is consistently rated as the best region for producing it. It’s lighter in alcohol than other sparkling wines, so has a touch of softness that makes it suitable for any time of day.

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07. LADIES TO MANAGE YOUR SUMMER SOIREE Boutique catering company The Kitchen Collective has partnered with popular Ponsonby bar Mea Culpa to give clients a one-of-a-kind new offering. Our food editor Lauren Matthews, who runs The Kitchen Collective, has joined forces with Mea Culpa owner Kate Rose, to offer full service events just in time for the season’s soirees. Bespoke cocktails and perfectly paired canapés are topped off with their experienced event management and crew of skilled staff - what an excuse to throw a party! thekc.co.nz 08. A NEW WHISKY BAR AT THE WHARF Another addition to the burgeoning Princes Wharf is slick bar, Coley and Punch. Named in honour of Ada Coleman, the famous bartender at the Savoy of London’s house bar, it boasts an extensive cocktail list including Ada’s legendary Hanky Panky. If whisky is your tipple, Coley and Punch holds a 250-strong selection of carefully curated whiskies, single malts and scotches from around the world. We suggest dropping in for after work drinks and then heading to waterfront eatery to complete your evening. coleyandpunch.co.nz 09. FIZZY DRINKS WITHOUT THE NASTIES Sparkling OH! is a new sparkling drink full of flavour and sweetened naturally with stevia. Available in three flavours - Red Berry, Lemon Lime and Orange Mango - Sparkling OH! is a delicious beverage for those who want a hit of flavour, but with much less sugar… each bottle has less than 1g sugar per 100mL in fact! Sparkling OH! is now available in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores nationwide, so grab one for your next road trip.

Visit us this summer for tastier BBQ meats, fresher produce and an all round better summer entertainment selection. Where’s your local? Constellation Drive, Glen Innes, Greenlane, Matakana, Mt Eden, Mt Maunganui, Pakuranga, Ponsonby noshfoodmarket.com

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MEAT MADE EASY Remix food editor Lauren Matthews shares some simple ideas for cooking your meat this summer, using cuts from New Zealand’s finest purveyors in salmon, bacon, beef and chicken. 01: REGAL MALBOROUGH SALMON KING SALMON Salmon fillets are the perfect piece of fish to cook outdoors on an open flame. Salt skin generously and leave for ten minutes to draw moisture out. Pat dry with a paper towel and cook skin side down for 8 minutes. Gently flip and cook for another four minutes. Serve whole alongside grilled vegetables and plenty of lemon. Or, flake and toss in a potato salad with grilled asparagus and lemon zest. regalsalmon.co.nz 02: HELLERS BACON Thick rashers of glorious bacon are even better grilled on the BBQ. For brunch throw some eggs next to the sizzling pork, or for an easy lunch REMIX MAGAZINE FOOD

option, slice grilled bacon finely and toss with roast kumara, chopped spring onions, good mayonnaise and grainy mustard for a gourmet take on the classic potato salad. hellers.co.nz 03: BEEF FLAT-IRON STEAKS FROM SILVER FERN FARMS Our pick for the perfect summer cut is Silver Fern Farms’ Flat-Iron Steaks - perfectly cooked after a couple minutes on each side and paired with grilled mushrooms doused in balsamic vinegar. Or thinly slice and toss in a salad of shredded Asian greens, coriander, sprouts, crushed peanuts and sweet chili sauce for a simple beef salad. silverfernfarms.com

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04: RANGITIKEI CHICKEN Drumsticks are the ultimate pick-up-and-eat - the perfect way to feed a crowd. They’re best marinated over night - a simple way to inject flavour while also tenderising the meat. Mix soy sauce, lemon juice, a bit of water, brown sugar, chili and garlic together and coat chicken. Or try marinating in Greek yoghurt - add any spices you like, turmeric, chili, cumin and saffron all work well. rangitikeichicken.co.nz Words & photography by Lauren Matthews.

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THREE SIMPLE SUMMER COCKTAILS The thought of hosting a summer soiree with cocktails as the main drawcard always seems like a fabulous idea, but have you ever actually attempted to create cocktails at home for guests? It’s no easy feat… Never fear, we’ve found a vodka brand that has taken the hard work out of hosting your own cocktail party - introducing Famous Vodka. Founded in 2012, Famous Vodka is one of New Zealand’s most exciting new alcohol brands, as represented by brand ambassador Colin Mathura-Jeffree. Simply choose from Famous Vodka’s Fused Vodka Range, add one ingredient and voila, you have yourself an instant bar that’s sure to impress. To help you get kickstarted, we made up three of our own cocktails below, including one better suited for a little later in the evening!

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30ml Famous Marshmallow Vodka 30ml Famous Vodka Pure 30ml cranberry juice

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Shake with ice and pour into a short glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, cover the rim of the glass with lime juice and sugar.

Layer each vodka in a shot glass and serve.

Shake all liquid ingredients with ice and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh lime or a scorched marshmallow.

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COCKTAILS COURTESY OF REKORDERLIG In October Remix magazine hosted a magical evening at Auckland’s Skycity Theatre, featuring legendary shoe designer and fashion icon Jimmy Choo as a special guest if honour. Three equally magical cocktails, all courtesy of Rekorderlig, were served during the evening and we’ve shared the delicious recipes below so you can make them for yourself.

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20 ml Finlandia Vodka, juice of half a lime, dash of Juniper Sugar Syrup, charged with Rekorderlig Strawberry/Lime and finished with fresh lime and edible flowers.

20 ml Hayman’s London Dry Gin, juice of half a lime, dash of Apple Sugar Syrup, charged with Rekorderlig Elderflower/Lime and finished with fresh cucumber.

20ml el Jimador Silver Tequila, juice of half a lime, dash of Agave Nectar, charged with Rekorderlig Passion/Ginger and finished with fresh whole spices and mint sprigs. rekorderlig.com/nz Photos by Carmen Bird.

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MAC’S NEW MIDSTRENGTH CIDER There’s a new option for sippin’ on cider this summer, which is always a good thing, because when is cider ever not a good idea? Mac’s have just launched Mac’s Mid Tempo, a 2.5% mid-strength apple cider, which sits at a two on the Mac’s flavour scale (If you don’t know what the Mac’s flavour scale is then visit their website – it’s a must know!). Crafted using crisp Hawkes Bay apples, Mac’s Mid Tempo is a cloudy apple cider

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with a fresh juicy finish and only half the alcohol of regular ciders. More flavour and less alcohol… more reason to have another one. Mac’s Mid Tempo is available in 12 packs at liquor outlets and available in 330ml bottles at Mac’s bars nationwide. macs.co.nz

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TOP SPOTS IN THE SUN Auckland’s best balconies, decks and courtyards with equally exquisite menus to boot. Words & photography by Lauren Matthews

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This Parnell institution is well known for its expertly curated bar and a few rowdy Sunday sessions, but we think it should be well known for its mouthwatering food offerings as well.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and make your way to the eastern suburb of Meadowbank to find this suburban retreat. Meadow has an impressive outdoor area; the slick concrete frame is overflowing with enormous planters, overgrowing with herbs, lemon and lime trees, which journey to the kitchen and then to plate. An open fire, plenty of seating and a glimpse into the humming headquarters of chef Stephen Smith complete the space. The fresh produce comes from their very own organic farm in Clevedon.

The menu reads incredibly well, with sections broken up into classics, ocean, paddock, garden, sides and sweet tooth, most dishes designed to share. The harissa spiced lamb ribs get an enthusiastic thumbs up. Falling off the bone, the succulent meat is in perfect company beside roast garlic hummus and citrus gremolata. Smoked marlin crouquettes with burnt lemon mayo are perfect to nibble on, as are the market fish sliders and the quesadilla. To lighten things up the sesame wasabi crusted tuna is almost too pretty to eat, served with miso mayo, mushroom ragout and mizuna.

The all-day brunch menu is noteworthy especially given the extensive Bloody Mary offering – a foolproof way to ease into a afternoon of tipples in the sun if the night prior has you feeling a little worse for wear. On to the main act – there are pizzas, from their very own pizza oven. Toppings are kept minimal, a nod to the classic Italian creations. Proscuitto di parma is layered with the classic pairings of crisp rocket and plenty of mozzarella, while the pulled beef cheek is injected with fermented chilli, sesame and coriander. The burgers are sure to crush any hunger pangs – the sticky braised free-range pork shoulder sounds as good as it is, and the wagu beef burger with double cheese, butter crunch and special sauce is just as good if not better. There’s also salad offerings and market fish – the crispy skin snapper we tried was perfectly cooked and perched proudly on top of a creamy coconut curry, basmati rice, chopped beans and peanuts.

But let’s not forget we want to be eating all this and sipping on their sensational cocktails in the basking sunlight. And you’ve got a few options at 46 & York. On either side of the historic brick building there’s outdoor seating that overlooks Fraser Park, or walk through the bar to uncover a narrow secluded courtyard dotted with bar leaners and stools. We can’t wait to see and taste the new summer menu out soon.

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WRAP-UP: THE REMIX #SOULSUNDAYSESSIONS Every Sunday during the month of October we hosted some of Auckland’s most interesting shakers ‘n’ movers on the gorgeous Soul Bar & Bistro balcony for an afternoon lunch in the sun. We caught up with them about what makes them tick in a series called #SoulSundaySessions, which you can read on our blog at remixmagazine.com. Here’s a little wrap-up of who we hung out with. INSTAGRAM SENSATION LOIC QUEDEC: ‘I would say my style is my colour choice in objects. Basically, black and white, which is very simple and minimalistic. Very clean, simple outfits but it’s done in a different way to other bloggers. You have your usual fashion bloggers but mine is a bit different.’ -Loic on his social media style.

SOUL BAR & BISTRO 16-18 corner of Lower Hobson Street & Customs Street West soulbar.co.nz You’d be hard pressed to find a better alfresco dining area than Soul Bar. This iconic restaurant is elevated off the Viaduct walkway and overlooks the glistening harbour and the city’s impressive yacht collection. The menu is plentiful with fresh seafood, a nod to the surroundings. Their take on the classic prawn cocktail is the perfect starter - succulent scampi layered with avocado puree and Moroccan ketchup. South Island whitebait fritters are perfectly simple with the addition of zesty lemon butter, and the yellow fin tuna is seared just right, revealing the deep pink hue of its natural state, accompanied by caponata, shallots and crispy caper dressing to add impressive flavour. If pasta is your thing you’ll be impressed with Soul’s offerings of the national Italian dish - little neck clams are tossed with linguine while handmade pasta parcels in the form of ravioli or agnolotti are filled with Waikanae or tender pork, pancetta and spinach. Soul’s bar menu is definitely a stand out - a list of cocktails that make choosing incredibly tough, an impressive wine list and a cellar list boasting vintage champagnes and varietals from around the globe.

MUSICAL DUO JUPITER PROJECT: ‘We were in LA for them and we somehow wound up at Puff Daddy’s house, as you do. It was pretty crazy, pretty cool. He was showing us a bunch of records from his record label and his songs, asking us what we thought of his music, which was kind of cool.’ - Gavin Gorreia on partying with Diddy. MR RHYTHM & VINES HAMISH PINKHAM: ‘Our recipe hasn’t changed too much, it’s a festival for young Kiwis that want to celebrate the New Year. They want a big experience and an adventure over that time, and you know there’s going to be a captive market of kids every year that want to get in their car with their mates and have some fun.’ - Hamish on what makes Rhythm & Vines special. GEORGE FM HOST GRACIE TAYLOR: ‘I met my Dad here before he went to an All Blacks game and helped him drink a few beers and red wines in the afternoon sun. He isn’t from Auckland, so I don’t see him much. You can spend all afternoon here and not know the time!’ - Gracie on her best Soul Bar & Bistro memory. FASHION EDITOR & PR BABE JAMIE RIDGE: ‘I have been collecting magazines since 2006. Ever since then I’ve always post-it-noted the pages and spreads I like. So basically I go through a few of them, I’ll pick up a pile and if there’s something I like, that will be where I start. From there I will then go on Pinterest and blogs and search up keywords. That’s how my inspiration develops.’ - Jaime on finding fashion inspiration.

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REGATTA BAR + EATERY Takapuna’s long awaited beachside bar is here, just in time for all the summer sunshine.

Not even a year old, Regatta Bar & Eatery commands the prime position as the crowning jewel of the new Mainbeach Takapuna installation, a long awaited trio of food and drink offerings that overlooks picturesque Takapuna Beach. A finalist in the 2015 Interior Awards, Regatta is truly a sight to behold with its impossibly high studs, floor to ceiling manifold glass doors and open plan layout breathing in the beautiful beachfront surroundings. With a fresh, salty sea breeze wafting through the air, ‘you won’t forget what Kiwi seafood is really all about,’ says owner Andy Ruzich,

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with Head Chef, Richard Highnam bringing an exciting and refreshing take on seafood preparation and presentation to the table. ‘For a truly palette popping experience, we recommend Ara wines’, says co-owner Steve Shute, ‘their expansive selection offers superb flavour profiles that accentuate the fresh, natural flavours of the seafood.’ If you’re wanting to lounge around in the sun this summer, make sure to add Regatta Bar & Eatery to your to do list. The Strand, Takapuna regattabar.co.nz

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HELLO SUMMER. HELLO MR TOMS . Good old fashioned hospitality, on the sunny side of the street. A winning recipe.

MR TOMS, the newest kid on the Ponsonby block brings the simple things, done well. “An honest Restaurant & Bar”. Rustic baked pizzas are flavour of the day, perfect crisp bases and locally sourced quality toppings, some classics and some surprises. The menu moves to wholesome and colourful salads, along with a delicious selection of small plates, too good to just pick one. An honest no nonsense menu, delivered by acclaimed young Chef Tom Williamson (former Ebisu, Oyster Inn and United Kitchen). Enter the cocktails. An approachable, well crafted cocktail menu, fresh and fun, taking summer afternoons to evening soirees. A friendly and delicious wine list boasting many NZ greats, a spotlight on Summer Rosé, and plenty of cold beers for the boys. MR TOMS, on the corner of Ponsonby Rd and Anglesea St. A place of indulgent fun and with a modest price point they want everyone to join in. Follow the action at @mrtomsponsonby.

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TOM TOM With its sprawling deck overlooking the picturesque Victoria Park, Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is certainly a contender for one of Auckland’s best outdoor areas.

is perfect to pick on well waiting for mains. The Texas BBQ pulled pork is overflowing its crusty bread encasement, pickled cabbage, shallots and peanut chili only adding to the already lip-smacking flavour. Salads are in abundance – the haloumi is our pick for a filling yet slightly healthy option. But we couldn’t look past the Smoked Ora King Salmon, served with charred fennel, red chicory, gooseberry marsala, almond cilantro and a truffle crème fraiche – the perfect summer dish to pair with a crisp rosè.

Elevated and in prime position for all-day summer rays, the large alfresco area is broken up with plush sofas underneath a marquee, with scattered bar leaners and additional dining tables for those with an appetite. Tom Tom have recently extended their hours to open six days a week for lunch, just in time for the bevvy of long lunches that await during the silly season. The menu is broken up into a traditional lunch offering, a snack menu and an express menu. Salt and pepper squid is served with an incredibly crunchy outer, tender within, thanks to the polenta coating. Dressed with peppery rocket, sour pickled red onion and a pungent homemade roast garlic aioli, this well balanced dish

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27 Drake Street, Victoria Park (09 377 5737 & info@tom-tom.co.nz) tom-tom.co.nz

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LIKE A BOSS Our fave foodies crank up the barbie and provide some sizzling inspiration for cooking meat this summer.

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THE ANTIPASTO WITH LAUREN MATTHEWS Using a selection of meats, dips and crackers from Nosh Food Market. @the_kitchencollective

‘I always choose a selection of artisan cheeses and cured meats to begin with and from there add complimentary dips and accompaniments. The main thing for me is quality produce - there’s a huge difference between processed meats and properly smoked, cured and aged cuts. Handmade dips are far tastier than your standard tub of hummus. Pair with fresh artisan breads and notso-ordinary crackers. For this summer inspired antipasto I grabbed all the meats, dips, crackers and other yummies from Nosh.’ - Lauren Matthews. noshfoodmarket.com 93

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WITH VOLKER MARECEK (Executive chef at Langham Auckland) Using Silver Fern Farms Beef Flat-Iron Steaks What do you enjoy about cooking beef on the barbecue? You can take a succulent piece of meat and experiment with different marinades and rubs and it still tastes delicious as long as the meat is cooked medium to medium rare. If you cook it well done it will be like rubber. Also, with the flames beneath the barbeque grill you get a better flavour to the meat. What is your favourite place to have a barbecue? Do you have any Kiwi summer road trips / beach weekends planned? I really enjoy entertaining

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friends with a barbeque in the backyard at home. I have a barbeque and a pizza oven that I fire up whenever we have friends over. For Christmas, that’s where we’ll be too – cooking turkey steaks, sausages and bacon for 15 to 20 guests. If you could invite ANY five people to a barbecue, who would they be and why? Des Harris (head chef, Clooney Restaurant), because he’s lots of fun! Mick Jagger, for his stories! Oprah Winfrey, because she would be quite interesting to talk to. René Redzepi (head chef, Noma), for his

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inspiring culinary tales! And the All Blacks! They will probably eat a lot, so I’d need four barbeques instead of two, but it would be great to meet them. What are the things that remind you of a Kiwi summer? Quintessential Kiwi summer memories? Rain – no, just kidding! Freshly caught fish, going on a nice fishing trip with friends and a having a barbeque on the beach afterwards. silverfernfarms.co.nz

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WITH JULIA & LIBBY MATTHEWS Using Rangitikei Corn-fed Free Range Chicken @juliaandlibby

What do you enjoy about cooking chicken on the barbecue? Grilling chicken on the barbecue makes the skin crispy, juices up the meat and brings out the flavours. It’s a versatile meat to cook with and is served perfectly with a fresh summer salad. What is your favourite place to have a barbecue? Do you have any Kiwi summer road trips / beach weekends planned? This year I will be going to my best friend’s bach on Waiheke Island, which I have done for the last two summers. We also have a barbecue on New Year’s Eve with heaps

of friends. I love going to Minihaha beach in Takapuna, because it’s quick to get to and the beach is so beautiful. If you could invite ANY five people to a barbecue, who would they be and why? Jamie Oliver so he could help us with our barbecue and whip up some amazing dishes. Drake and The Weeknd so they can serenade us. Russell Brand, because he is hilarious. And Ellen De Generes, she is also hilarious and could entertain us with her dance moves. What are the things that remind you of a Kiwi 95

summer? Quintessential Kiwi summer memories? As kids our family would go to Cooks Beach every summer so our summer memories are from the Coromandel. Bike rides, going to the dairy to get a Goody Goody Gum Drops ice cream, Hot Water Beach and boogie boarding. Now that we are older I think the best part of Kiwi summers is being able to go on road trips with friends to all the beautiful beaches in the North Island. rangitikeichicken.co.nz

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WITH NADIA LIM Using Regal Marlborough King Salmon @nadialimcooks

What do you enjoy about cooking salmon on the barbecue? I love the slightly charred effect you get with cooking on the barbecue. Salmon cooks fast on the barbie. Pair it with a quick fresh salsa or salad and you have a tasty, colourful, healthy meal you can spend more time enjoying eating than cooking! What is your favourite place to have a barbecue? Do you have any Kiwi summer road trips / beach weekends planned? Camping is our favourite way of holidaying in summer. We have a few favourite spots up north near where we got married, and

also at the top of the Coromandel. We will go there for a week this summer but will also be travelling the South Island and doing a bit of work on my husband’s farm land planting trees. If you could invite ANY five people to a barbecue, who would they be and why? If they can be people who’ve passed away, then I would invite my dad, my nan, my two granddads whom I’ve never met, and my mum (who is still alive) so she could see dad and her parents too! What are the things that remind you of a Kiwi summer? Quintessential Kiwi summer memories? 96

Pohutakawa trees, getting sand in your sandwich at the beach, the smell of banana boat sunscreen, freshly caught fish cooked whole on the barbecue, snapper ceviche or kokonda, not having mobile reception but not caring, Mr. Whippy ice cream melting and getting all sticky on your fingers and clothes, feeling exhausted but exhilarated from a whole day playing in the waves, the most simple food tasting amazing because everything tastes better when you’ve been swimming! regalsalmon.co.nz

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WITH MILLIE ELDER-HOLMES @cleaneatznz

What do you enjoy about cooking lamb on the barbecue? Aside from it being a great way to cook together with family and friends over summer, barbecues are also an easy way to add flavour to meals. Especially with this lamb recipe! What is your favourite place to have a barbecue? Do you have any Kiwi summer road trips / beach weekends planned? Mission Bay or Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island are great places to 97

enjoy a picnic, soaking up the salt sand and sea, while enjoying amazing barbecued food. If you could invite ANY five people to a barbecue, who would they be and why? They would be my close friends Kirsty Godso and Amber Young and my family. What are the things that remind you of a Kiwi summer? Quintessential Kiwi summer memories? Flowering Pohutukawa trees, sunblock, swimming in the ocean and barbecues.

RECIPES

BBQ STEAK BY VOLKER MARACEK Using Silver Fern Farms Beef Flat-Iron Steaks INGREDIENTS STEAK RUB Silver Fern Farms Beef Flat-Iron Steaks 50g brown sugar 4g salt 3.5g ground black pepper 2.5g chili powder 2.5g sweet paprika powder 1.5g garlic powder 1g onion powder 1g red chili minced BBQ SAUCE 300g Heinz ketchup 60g cider vinegar 30g brown sugar 30g molasses 30g pineapple juice 25g whisky 3g Worcestershire sauce 10g butter 20g Coca-cola Lime juice to taste Salt to taste

TAMARIND BBQ CHICKEN BY JULIA & LIBBY MATTHEWS Using Rangitikei Corn-fed Free Range Chicken Serves 4

COS LETTUCE WITH LANGHAM HOUSE DRESSING 40ml red wine vinegar 10g Dijon mustard ½ clove of garlic, crushed 40ml sugar syrup Worcestershire sauce 2 drops of Tabasco 50ml olive oil 25ml soy sauce 25ml tomato ketchup 40g leeks and carrots, blanched and cut brunoise style Salt and pepper, freshly milled 2 baby cos, leaves separated and washed

INGREDIENTS TAMARIND CHICKEN 1 whole Rangitikei Corn-fed Free Range Chicken – butterflied 1/2 cup of tamarind concentrate 2 teaspoons of crushed garlic 4 teaspoons of crushed chill seasame seeds ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS 2 handfuls of green beans 2 shallots Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS

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Butterfly chicken by placing it breast side down and removing back bone with kitchen shears. Flip the chicken and simply press firmly on the breast bone to break it so the chicken flattens. In a small bowl mix together tamarind, garlic and chilli with generous amounts of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinade the chicken in the sauce for at least thirty minutes – the longer the better. On a medium-high heat on the BBQ, brush grill with oil and place chicken breast side up (to cook chicken from within). Close the lid and leave for 30 minutes. Turn the heat up high and flip chicken and cook for a further ten minutes. As the chicken rests, place trimmed beans and chopped shallots on another part of the grill plate along with some oil. Grill vegetables for 5 minutes to soften and crisp up. Place chicken on a serving board and dress with vegetables and sesame seeds. rangitikeichicken.co.nz

Grind all the dry steak rub ingredients together finely and sieve – coat the Silver Fern Farms Beef Flat-Iron Steaks set aside. For the BBQ sauce, mix all the ingredients in a pot until the butter melts. Simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking for 1520 minutes until the sauce is reduced to 300g. For the salad dressing whisk the vinegar, mustard, garlic and sugar syrup together. Then add the Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco with salt and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, soy sauce and tomato ketchup. Season to taste and stir in the brunoise vegetables. Drizzle the dressing over the cos lettuce. To finish, heat BBQ to high and sear steak on both sides for 2 minutes for medium rare, or to preferred doneness, let rest before slicing across the grain and serving alongside dressed salad and BBQ sauce. silverfernfarms.co.nz REMIX MAGAZINE FOOD

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CHIPOTLE SALMON BY NADIA LIM Using Regal Marlborough King Salmon Serves 4 INGREDIENTS CORN, LIME AND TOMATO SALSA 3 corn cobs, husks and silk removed 1 large just-ripe avocado, peeled, diced ½ small red onion, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup chopped coriander Juice of 1 lime or ½ lemon Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil CHIPOTLE SALMON LOINS 3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon maple syrup 4 x packets of Regal Marlborough King Salmon, Fresh Cuts Loins (or 4 x portions) 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve

STUFFED BBQ LAMB BY MILLIE ELDER-HOLMES

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Start by marinating the salmon. In a large shallow dish, mix chipotle sauce, soy sauce and maple syrup together. Add salmon loins and spoon marinade all over to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the meal (alternatively you can leave it to marinate in the fridge for up to 4 hours, just make sure you bring the salmon up to room temperature before cooking). Rub or brush corn cobs with olive oil and cook on the barbeque for about 8 minutes, turning frequently, until the kernals are bright yellow and some are slightly charred. Remove and allow to cool slightly, then use a large sharp knife to cut off the kernels. Place in a large bowl and toss with remaining salsa ingredients. Season to taste with lime juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook marinated salmon on the BBQ hotplate for about 2 minutes on each side for medium-cooked salmon. To serve, place a salmon loin on each plate and spoon on some salsa. Serve with a lime wedge to squeeze over salmon just before eating. regalsalmon.co.nz

INGREDIENTS 1 lamb rack 1 chili 2 small tomatos 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes 2 handful of mint INSTRUCTIONS

Finely dice mint, tomato and chili before placing inside the lamb. To secure lamb, use kitchen string that has been soaked in water for at least ten minutes and tie at every second bone. Heat oil on the BBQ plate and cook lamb on each side for 4-5 minutes. Then close BBQ lid and cook for a further 7 minutes. While the lamb is resting cook cherry tomatoes on the grill. Serve on a bed of fresh mint and the cooked tomatoes.

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WINE NEWS

50 SHADES OF ROSÉ We all enjoy mingling with gastronomy for long afternoons as the sun goes down and rosé is the perfect drop for these summer celebrations. Rosé is a wine with many personalities and Remix wine editor Stephen Green presents some first-class examples of our favourite pink summer wine.

CHÂTEAU DE LA NÉGLY, LANGUEDOC LA NATICE 2014, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE The classic French style - produced from Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Pastel shades and delicate floral aromas fashion a harmonious dry structure and strawberry accents. A sophisticated gastronomy wine. $20-30 mvauron.co.nz

TERA SANCTA ROSE, BANNOCKBURN 2015, CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND Pure and opulent - 100% Pinot Noir grapes provide rich colour and vibrant appearance. Balanced proportions of raspberry, strawberry sweetness, layered with subtle herb and a flinty freshness. $25-30 glengarrywines.co.nz

LEFT FIELD HAWKES BAY ROSE, 2015 NEW ZEALAND Smart and sociable - a cherry candy hued potion produced from Merlot grapes. Bright, off-dry and charged with flavour. A wine full of energy and the sweetness of strawberry, balanced with light acidity. $15-20 finewinedelivery.co.nz

ROCK FERRY BRUT ROSE 2011 CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND The chic and luxurious - made in the ‘traditional method’ style from hand picked Pinot Noir grapes. Salmon pink with delicately fine fizz. Balanced strawberry and red summer fruit flavours, toasted hazel notes and fine acidity. Fresh and elegant with a cleansing dry finish. $40-50 greatlittlevineyards.com

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CLOUDY BAY PELORUS ROSE NV MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND The aromatic and refined - Méthode traditionelle style from Pinot Noir grapes, pale pink with a bouquet full of wild flowers and spice. Elegant rose and cherry notes with subtle layers of mineral, spice and sweetness. Fine bubbles and a savoury complexion. $30-40 vitiscellars.co.nz VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE ROSE NV, REIMS, FRANCE Classic French heritage and style - Fresh summery red berry aromas, fine bead with a creamy texture. Crisp delicate strawberry and cherry sweetness lead into savoury, biscuity brioche flavours. $80-100 nzwinesociety.co.nz Words by Stephen Green. Photo by Carl Thompson.

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COFFEE NEWS

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THE AUCKLAND COFFEE FESTIVAL Did you know coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, second only to oil? Coffee is worth over $7.6 billion to the New Zealand market and creates over 110,000 jobs. For most New Zealanders, coffee is what keeps us alive. It drives inspiration and is the backbone of the 9-to-5. On Saturday 5th March 2016 Auckland is celebrating the love affair with this beautiful little bean.

The first ever Auckland Coffee Festival is a marketstyle festival full of everything coffee and coffee related. There will be artisan coffee, gourmet food stalls, tastings, and live entertainment, all at Shed 10 in Auckland’s Queens Wharf. It’s family friendly too, with free entry for kids under 10 years of age. aucklandcoffeefestival.co.nz

A NEW HOME FOR THE NEW ZEALAND COFFEE COMPANY The New Zealand Coffee Company has a new home! These local experts in sourcing, roasting and blending premium coffee have moved into a new purpose built headquarters on Khyber Pass Road in Newmarket. The new premium showroom has everything to do with coffee, from commercial coffee machines and grinders to drip filter, stovetop espresso and plunger accessories. There is also a coffee machine

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service centre, so you can bring any brand of coffee machine or grinder in for servicing. At the front of the building is a unique ‘coffee centric’ café, where you can try the new blends from The New Zealand Coffee Company, including ‘White Blend’ (specifically roasted and blended for milk based coffee drinks), ‘Black Blend’ (specifically roasted and blended for Espresso and Ristretto) and ‘Single Origin’ (rare

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beans often in limited supply). Obviously, you go in and grab some freshly roasted coffee to take home, with brands including SIERRA, Jungle, Barista and LAVAZZA. The New Zealand Coffee Company: 164-174 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland

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101 WAYS TO BE HAPPIER We compiled all the things that make us happy into one master list to help you have the best possible 2016.

1. DRINK NO MORE THAN TWO COFFEES PER DAY.

15. REPLACE WARM SHOWERS WITH COLD ONES. YES, SERIOUSLY.

2. GET AT LEAST SEVEN HOURS SLEEP EACH NIGHT.

16. HAVE SEX.

3. LEARN TO SAY SORRY. 4. HAVE A DELICIOUS DESSERT ONCE A WEEK. 5. TAKE A MOMENT EACH DAY TO BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE. 6. SMILE MORE. 7. LEARN A NEW JOKE EACH WEEK, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, IT’S OKAYIF IT’S LAME. 8. READ BEFORE BED EACH NIGHT. 9. HAVE A GLASS OF WINE WITH DINNER. 10. MAKE A BUCKET LIST. CROSS THINGS OFF IT. 11. STOP CONSUMING REFINED SUGAR. 12. DANCE AROUND IN YOUR UNDERWEAR. 13. HAVE A DAY OFF THE INTERNET ONCE A WEEK. 14. READ THE NEWSPAPER. NOT ONLINE, BUT READ THE ACTUAL PAPER.

17. ONCE A WEEK BUY SOMEONE ELSE THEIR MORNING COFFEE. 18. SAY ‘I LOVE YOU’ THREE TIMES A DAY TO THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE.

29. TAKE A POLITICAL INTEREST. 30. CHOOSE TO HAVE A FAITH IN SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. 31. TELL YOUR MUM SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. 32. HOST MORE DINNER PARTIES.

19. TRAVEL MORE.

33. PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE SONG EACH MORNING. LOUDLY!

20. TRAVEL TO PLACES OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.

34. STOP OBSESSING ABOUT YOUR LOOKS.

21. INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW. ASK THEM ABOUT THEIR LIFE.

35. CONSUME A TABLESPOON OF COCONUT OIL ONCE PER DAY.

22. BUY A PET FISH. 23. TAKE DEEP BREATHS WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED. 24. CONSUME 30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN WITHIN THE FIRST 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP. 25. UNFOLLOW NEGATIVE PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. 26. TAKE FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS. 27. MAKE AN EFFORT TO USE LESS SWEAR WORDS. 28. BUY A JUICER. USE IT.

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36. GO ON A SHOPPING SPREE. BUY SOMETHING YOU SHOULDN’T. 37. AVOID CHECKING YOUR EMAILS FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR AFTER YOU WAKE UP. 38. GO FOR LONG WALKS IN A PARK. 39. WATCH THE SUNSET. 40. LEARN WHEN TO SAY ‘YES’. 41. LEARN WHEN TO SAY ‘NO’. 42. MAKE TO-DO LISTS, BUT ALSO STRAY FROM THEM.

43. MAKE YOUR BED FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. 44. MAINTAIN A JOURNAL. 45. FLOSS YOUR TEETH. 46. GROW A PLANT. 47. PLAN MORNINGS TO SLEEP IN. 48. MAKE FRIENDS WITH FIVE PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU. 49. INVEST YOUR MONEY. 50. DON’T WORRY ABOUT SPILLS ON THE CARPET. 51. REWARD YOURSELF FOR YOUR GOOD HABITS. 52. READ REMIX MAGAZINE!!! 53. SING IN THE CAR LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING. 54. FACE YOUR FEARS. 55. CLEAN YOUR HOUSE, BIT BY BIT. 56. GO FOR A BIKE RIDE. 57. DELETE SNAP CHAT.

62. DO CROSSWORDS.

81. GO SKYDIVING.

63. DO SUDOKU.

82. IGNORE PEOPLE WHO ANNOY YOU.

64. SHARE THINGS YOU KNOW WELL.

83. WRITE A POEM.

65. DISPLAY A COLOURFUL FRUIT BOWL AND EAT ONE OR TWO PIECES EACH DAY.

84. DRAW A PICTURE.

66. THROW A PARTY. 67. BE CREATIVE. 68. MAKE A FIVE-YEAR GOAL. WORK TOWARDS IT. 69. BURN A CANDLE. 70. TALK TO ANIMALS. 71. FEED THE DUCKS. 72. OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. 73. LEARN TO LOVE YOUR TIME ALONE. 74. LEARN TO LOVE YOUR TIME WITH FAMILY. 75. FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCT. 76. PERFECT A SIGNATURE DISH.

85. CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE. 86. GET LOST. 87. MOVE CLOSER TO WORK. 88. LEARN A NEW CRAFT. 89. DO VOLUNTEER WORK AND DONATE TO CHARITY. 90. ARRIVE ON TIME. OR EARLY. 91. RUN INTO THE OCEAN. 92. BE SPONTANEOUS. 93. BE DISCIPLINED. 94. LEARN A LANGUAGE. 95. SURPRISE SOMEONE WITH BREAKFAST IN BED. 96. STOP USING HASHTAGS.

58. BE ROMANTIC.

77. TAKE PHOTOS OF THINGS A ND PEOPLE YOU LOVE.

59. ASK OTHER PEOPLE QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR FAITH.

78. LISTEN TO STORIES FROM YOUR GRANDPARENTS.

98. TAKE A ROAD TRIP.

60. PLAY HIDE AND SEEK WITH KIDS.

79. QUIT SMOKING.

99. WATCH A MOVIE YOU’VE SEEN, BUT LOVE.

61. WEAR YOUR FAVOURITE OUTFIT. ADMIRE WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BODY.

80. MEDITATE.

97. WASH YOUR CAR.

100. EXPLORE AN OP SHOP. 101. TAKE A STUPID SELFIE.

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REMIX DRIVES

MIMI GILMOUR’S FIVE FAVE SUMMER SPOTS Respected restaurateur and Jaguar brand ambassador Mimi Gilmour tells us the top spots she plans to zip away to in her Jaguar XE R Sport this summer.

When I go for weekend drives it’s an opportunity for me to spend some time with my closest family and friends. I drive the incredible new Jaguar XE R Sport, so I jump in and hit the road any chance I can get! As much as I adore what I get to do every day, hospitality is busy. In order for me to maintain a life balance my weekend roadies usually end at my favourite places. Here are five of them for you to make a journey to this summer. See you there! MATAKANA & PAKIRI One of my favourite things to do is zip up to the Matakana markets on a Saturday, eat myself silly and then visit either Omaha or Pakiri for a swim. I have a few family friends who generously welcome us into their beautiful homes for the REMIX MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE

weekend. They are weekends consisting of walks, reading sessions and delicious banquets prepared over a few hours and enjoyed well into the night. TAIRUA My fiancé Stephen’s incredible grandfather lives in Tairua and we often go down there with his family to hang out, play golf, jet-ski around the waterways and go swimming in the ocean. One of the things I love most about our trips to Tairua is the big walk we do each day up Paku Mountain. WHALE BAY Some of my best friends love to gather together a few hours up north in Whale Bay to eat, drink and be hilarious on the beach as you can see by the fabulous modeling session we did!

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TAKAPUNA My favourite quick escape is a drive over the bridge to Takapuna or Milford where we often brunch with friends at Takapuna Beach Café, followed by a walk around the coast. MILFORD BEACH My sister recently moved to Milford so I will be spending lots of time over there this summer basking in the serenity! I used to think it was SO FAR AWAY but now I really enjoy the relaxing cruise over there. jaguar.co.nz Words and photos by Mimi Gilmour.

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ART MEETS AUTOMOTIVE Details on the first L’exhibition Lexus Design Showcase from brand partners Lexus and Resident.

Lexus New Zealand has joined forces with design and manufacturing company Resident for an exciting new brand partnership, which kicked off this October/November with the nationwide L’exhibition Lexus Design Showcase. Visiting Auckland, North Shore, Wellington, Hawkes Bay and Christchurch, the L’exhibition Lexus Design Showcase presented the new Lexus RX alongside a selection of Resident products. Resident Creative Director Simon James told Remix about this perfect partnership. Tell us a little about Resident and what you do. Resident is a design and manufacturing company focused on producing high quality furniture and lighting for export. We are a wholesaler, so we sell our products to furniture stores as well as direct to the trade. We work with a small but diverse group of designers to create original products suited to both commercial and domestic applications. Resident was established in April 2011 and since then we have exhibited at close to 20 international shows in cities such as Milan, London, New York, Shanghai and Melbourne. How difficult has it been to build a reputation and establish the necessary visibility overseas? It has been difficult in the same ways that any new business would encounter. It takes time, REMIX MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE

frequency and repetition to convince people that we have great products and we are here to stay. But all of the hard work is worthwhile and we are beginning to see the rewards . Tell us about your recent exhibition in London. We collaborated with 20 other world leading brands including Tom Dixon and Selfridges to create Multiplex, an ambitious, multi-sensory dynamic department store of the future. Multiplex was located at the Old Selfridges Hotel on Oxford St. From Sept 15th until October 18th this was the most talked about and highly frequented design destination in London. Tell us about the brand partnership with Lexus. Why did you decide to partner and why are your two brands the right fit? We first came into contact with Lexus at the Milan Furniture Fair in April with their exhibition Journey of the Senses. Lexus are a very innovative, design led company and we share many common values around design and refinement. For Resident it is nice to have a partner in a different market. This is a partnership that is timely and important for New Zealand design because each brand has the ability to propel the other to new heights.

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What exciting things are you working on together as brands? L’exhibition Lexus Design Showcase is our first project. This is a travelling roadshow occurring in Auckland, North Shore, Wellington, Hawkes Bay and Christchurch, where we are showcasing the new RX and displaying a selection of Resident products. This is a great way for both brands to reach out to customers on a local level. With every new car sold up to the end of December the Lexus owner will walk away with one of our founding products - the Spar Jnr Table lamp. What does the future hold for Resident? Many things! Our next collection will be released in New York in May 2016 so all of our efforts right now are going into refining those ideas into finished products. As Lexus RX drivers what were your first impressions of the new model? The RX 450h is a very progressive car that we can’t wait to drive. The new shape is far more aggressive, which is a bold move for Lexus moving forward. We love the new touchless rear door, which will make moving furniture very easy! lexus.co.nz resident.co.nz

BELLINI IS BACK

AUCKLAND HARBOUR’S HIDDEN GEM One of our favourite spots overlooking Auckland Harbour has undergone a makeover and reopened architecturally redesigned. Available to members of the public as well as Hilton Auckland guests, Bellini boasts innovative cocktails and sharing style plates.

At the bar the Bellini Flight Series is for those who Then from the kitchen, Bellini offers a fresh want to sample boutique drinks from around the range of meals created by the Executive Chef of world. From whisky to vodka, the bartenders can Hilton Auckland, both proven classics and healthy talk you through the story of each sampling flight options, from a nibble on herb and garlic chips to ck Ɖk{)c and the subtle nuances between each drink. a full graze on mussels in a zinfandel and cream ųÏĘĜƋåÏƋƚų±ĬĬƼƉųåÚåŸĜčĹåÚØƉ åĬĬĜĹĜƉ ŅýåųŸƉ±ƉÚåĬĜÏĜŅƚŸƉ±ųų±ƼƉŅüƉƚĹĜŧƚåƉ ÏŅÏĩƋ±ĜĬŸƉ±ĹÚƉŸĘ±ųĜĹčƉŸƋƼĬåƉŞĬ±ƋåŸţƉ {åųüåÏƋĬƼƉŞŅŸĜƋĜŅĹåÚƉƵĜƋĘƉƚĹŞ±ų±ĬĬåĬåÚƉ ƴĜåƵŸƉŅüƉƋĘåƉ ƚÏĩĬ±ĹÚƉB±ųÆŅƚųƉĵ±ĩĜĹčƉ åĬĬĜĹĜƉƋĘåƉŞåųüåÏƋƉĵååƋĜĹčƉŸŞŅƋţ

broth. Then the floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour are pretty hard to beat. bellini.co.nz

THIS SUMMER’S DROP-TOP

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Looking for a drop-topå×ƉÆåĬĬĜĹĜÄĘĜĬƋŅĹţÏŅĵ to zip around in this summer? If so, then the timing is serendipitous, because ck Ɖk{)c Ş×ƉŠLjšĿƉĿƀíƉƖLjƐƅ the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 has just landed in ųÏĘĜƋåÏƋƚų±ĬĬƼƉųåÚåŸĜčĹåÚØƉ åĬĬĜĹĜƉ New Zealand. To celebrate the fourth ŅýåųŸƉ±ƉÚåĬĜÏĜŅƚŸƉ±ųų±ƼƉŅüƉƚĹĜŧƚåƉ generation of this iconic little roadster, here are four reasons why we love the new Mazda MX-5. ÏŅÏĩƋ±ĜĬŸƉ±ĹÚƉŸĘ±ųĜĹčƉŸƋƼĬåƉŞĬ±ƋåŸţƉ {åųüåÏƋĬƼƉŞŅŸĜƋĜŅĹåÚƉƵĜƋĘƉƚĹŞ±ų±ĬĬåĬåÚƉ ƴĜåƵŸƉŅüƉƋĘåƉ ƚÏĩĬ±ĹÚƉB±ųÆŅƚųƉĵ±ĩĜĹčƉ åĬĬĜĹĜƉƋĘåƉŞåųüåÏƋƉĵååƋĜĹčƉŸŞŅƋţ ÆåĬĬĜĹĜţ ÆåĬĬĜĹĜţÏŅţĹDŽ ńÆåĬĬĜĹĜBĜĬƋŅĹ BĜĬƋŅĹƉ ƚÏĩĬ±ĹÚØƉ{ųĜĹÏåŸƉ ʱųü ŎĉƀƉ}ƚ±ƼƉ ƋųååƋØƉ ƚÏĩĬ±ĹÚ å×ƉÆåĬĬĜĹĜÄĘĜĬƋŅĹţÏŅĵ Ş×ƉŠLjšĿƉĿƀíƉƖLjƐƅ

Number one… She’s got some grunt! The MX-5 will be available in both 1.5-litre GSX & 2.0 LTD Models. The GSX-grade features a 6-speed manual and the LTD grade is available in both Manual and 6 Speed Auto. Both have a SKYACTIV-G petrol powertrain engine. Number two… United interiors and exteriors. There is a real feeling of the exterior and interior being united that underscores the traditional REMIX MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE

‘Jinba Ittai’ (‘horse and rider as one’) design philosophy of the vehicle. Number three… You can stay connected. Using a top-mounted 7-inch colour touchscreen display, MZD Connect can be operated via the touchscreen or rotary commander to control everything from navigation to social media. Number four… Pick your colour. There are six exterior colours available, including 112

Soul Red Metallic, and Ceramic Metallic, both of which match the dynamic contours of the MX-5 and change their appearance based on the level of ambient light. Take the new Mazda MX-5 for a test drive John Andrew Mazda: 38 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 0800 526 293 johnandrewmazda.co.nz

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TECH FILES

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Huawei Nexus 6P

SOUND ON THE GO Soundlink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II

TOUGH WATCHES FOR TOUGH GUYS Casio MTG-G1000D Range

The Huawei Nexus 6P has some serious shine, both inside and out. For starters, it looks good. The curved metal shell is crafted from aeronauticalgrade anodized aluminum and diamond chamfers encircle the hardware design. This bad boy is made with a focus on power - the hardware comes with a flash new processor, making the performance of the Nexus 6P faster than ever. The ergonomic fingerprint sensor means that with one simple touch you have your apps, emails and photos ready to go. Our favourite feature though is the low-light loving camera, which captures vivid and beautiful images in conditions that have less than ideal lighting. huawei.com

Never get tangled up in annoying headphone cords again! Enjoy a better wireless experience with Bose SoundLink around-ear headphones II. Exclusive technology delivers deep, immersive sound at any volume and a dual microphone system rejects noise and wind so you can hear your beats loud and clear. Switch seamlessly between two Bluetooth devices, and stay connected to both. A rechargeable battery lets you listen for up to 15 hours and intuitive touch controls give you simple command of your music and calls. bose.co.nz

Casio has added new models to its MT-G series of watches and with them come some nifty new features, including a Dual Dial World Time, which simultaneously shows the current time in two different time zones at a glance! These watches are the toughest of the tough, with Triple G Resist, the design to withstand the shock of three forces: gravitational dropping forces, centrifugal gravitational force, and vibration. As always they’ve taken great care to create watches with stunning good looks - you’ll notice the Sallaz polishing on the case creates a beautiful and brilliant finish, with sapphire crystal used for the watch face. With this combination of strength, beauty and accuracy, the new MTG-G1000D models are perfect for peeps on the go. g-shock.monacocorp.co.nz

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TAILORING Embracing courageous at the iconic Athfield House, Welllington

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Working Style Heritage Series 02 Spring - Summer 2015/16

Strong lines, a bold outlook, and meticulous attention to detail. As with the best menswear, the best architecture combines all these qualities - and more - to produce something greater. Ian Athfield’s house in Wellington is a unique achievement. Described by some as “part family home, part office, almost a village”, it exudes a timeless confidence that is as fresh today as when it first graced its towering Khandallah hilltop in 1965.

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THE REMIX GUIDE TO WELLBEING Nutrition | Fitness | Relationships | Charity | Relaxation It’s cheesy, but it’s true, there’s only one you. In the fast-paced world we all live in it’s important to do things that you make happy, both big and small. As we approach a new year of new beginnings, some leading ladies tell us about ways we can improve our overall sense of wellbeing by paying particular attention to our nutrition, fitness, relationships, charitable efforts and times to relax.

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What does ‘happiness’ mean to you? What does it mean to be happy? Doing what you love and loving what you’re doing, every day.

powerful. The most important thing to remember is to make each workout fun, so I try out different things using platforms like KFit.

What makes you happy personally? Happiness for me is the sum of all the small things in life, your regular habits, day to day. Regular exercise keeps me physically healthy and therefore mentally happy, so I make it a daily habit! There are so many ways to exercise, which is how the Kfit app has been really useful to me. Balance in food, wine, friends and family is essential too, plus knowledge that I’m working towards my career goals and enjoying my method of income.

What do you do? In life and in terms of making yourself a happier, more well rounded person? Day to day I take Booty Camp sessions with my group of amazing girls, work full time at Remix magazine, head to various events and new fitness classes, and get the odd bit of fitness writing in. I’m a big one for being mentally healthy and happy, and regular exercise plays a huge part of this. But otherwise I try to let the small stuff go, stress less and smile more!

How do you think that fitness can help one’s sense of happiness and wellbeing? Why is it important to work out and make time for exercise? Oh, fitness is like an instant, magical, happiness booster! It gives you a sense of pride in your physicality, builds confidence and releases mood-enhancing hormones. Exercise brings strength, vitality and energy to your life. There are the obvious health benefits, but I’ve always thought it’s the positive mental effects that are the most

What things to you want to do in 2016 to further improve this? Keep working to find the right balance in a life that just seems to be getting busier and busier! Life is fun, and I don’t want to take myself too seriously or forget to slow down and appreciate the moment. moveeatplay.co.nz kfit.com 117

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What does ‘happiness’ mean to you? What does it mean to be happy? Living my life authentically, contributing to others and fulfilling my purpose, to educate and inspire, enhancing people’s health and happiness, igniting a ripple effect that transforms the world.

too many stimulants with little to no nourishment. What do you do? In life and in terms of making yourself a happier, more well rounded person? I have a morning ritual that I don’t compromise. I find this really helps to create a feeling of spaciousness in my day, as no matter what unfolds after this I have begun my day from a grounded, grateful place. This may involve meditation, reading, walking, tai chi, or simply sitting with a cup of tea watching the sunrise. Sometimes I have five minutes, sometimes 20 minutes, other times an hour. The time doesn’t matter. I treasure the solitude I create in the mornings.

What makes you happy personally? Being alive. I wake up and I’m happy. I love nature. Watching the sunrise and sunset, walking on the grass in bare feet. Reading is a joy for me, too. Having access to organic food directly from the farmers who grow that food makes me extra happy and very grateful. How do you think that the right nutrition can help one’s sense of happiness and wellbeing? Why is it important to eat healthy? Taking great care of ourselves influences how we feel about ourselves as well as others. Supplying our body with the nourishment it needs helps our energy, concentration, motivation, hormone production and our self-esteem. The substances we eat literally become part of us and we have to supply the body with what it needs to contribute to us feeling and being healthy and happy. It’s incredibly hard to be kind and patient when you are fueling your body on processed foods and

What things to you want to do in 2016 to further improve this? I spent a lot of time travelling this year and next year I really want to spend more time with my feet on the ground. I thoroughly enjoy travelling but I love waking up at home. I’m also an avid reader so I would most definitely like to read more books, although I did devour some superb books this year! drlibby.com 118

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What does ‘happiness’ mean to you? What does it mean to be happy? Alice: When I was five my mum was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, so I spent most of my upbringing thinking happiness was an absence of suffering. As I got older though, I realised that happiness is about perspective. I try and live my life with that in mind. I might one day have the illness mum passed away from, but who knows what could happen before then? It’s best to be grateful for the present rather than worry about the unknown. Fiona: Being content and satisfied with where you are at in your life. Fulfillment of something you desire. Be it a career goal or making it to the next payday with money in my account makes me pretty happy!

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to avoid being sucked into our own vanity any further. The easiest remedy is to spend time on real-life relationships, which is a bit of a mission. I’m a terrible culprit, but the feeling of meeting someone new and actively listening to what they have to say is eminently more satisfying than spending a few hours double-screening House of Cards and Facebook. Fiona: There is nothing more satisfying than seeing someone else happy because of something you have done for them. That underlying theme comes back to the core value of Do Good Dating. The 3,000 people in our database are proof of that. A mixture of very different people but with one thing in common; they want to give back to their community while meeting new people, nurturing new relationships is a way of enhancing their happiness and wellbeing.

What makes you happy personally? Alice: Happiness for me is feeling content in at least three of the following areas of life: family, home, relationships and work. I’ve lived on the other side of the world to my family for almost five years now, and I’ve noticed I’m always happiest after chatting to them on the phone. Fiona: To me happiness means having something to look forward to and setting goals to keep motivated and challenged. Having positive relationships with my friends, family and work colleagues. Lots of laughs with the girlfriends over a couple of wines makes me pretty happy.

Tell us about Do Good Dating and what it is / how it works? Alice: Do Good Dating is a project that aims to connect individuals who want to do good with like-minded people, whether that’s in a dating capacity or simply as friends. It’s an antidote to dating apps: we organise real life match-making events where individuals can anonymously tell us who they’d like to go on a Do Good Date with. If they match, they are paired with a charitable activity in the community: from beach clean-ups to tree planting and fundraising. The charity aspect acts as a bit of a character filter – we hope that if you’re up for spending an hour of your time doing good for someone else that you’re going to be a nice person in general. We’re inclusive of all ages, genders and sexualities, believing that everyone should get a chance to meet a new boo/do good in the process.

How do you think spending time on building / nurturing relationships can help one’s sense of happiness and wellbeing? Can be meeting new people, romantically or as friends? Alice: God we’re a narcissistic generation. The fact that phones are now designed with in-built selfie modes speaks to a desperate need

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What does ‘happiness’ mean to you? What does it mean to be happy? Being happy means loving my life exactly as it is. I try to be grateful for all the lessons I learn and not to sweat the small stuff. I do my best to love myself and everyone around me and I try to keep in mind that tomorrow isn’t promised so I better enjoy today. I run personal development programmes and each time I work with my clients, I am amazed at their ability to overcome diversity and I feel so grateful that I get to spend my life working with such inspirational people.

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me to discover what I want in life and aligned me with a group of likeminded people, which is so important for wellbeing and happiness. What do you do? In life and in terms of making yourself a happier, more well rounded person? I am the founder of The Kindness Institute, which was started to empower youth and adults to change how they are in relationship to stress and to improve their lives. I’m also the founder of NPH New Zealand, an international not-for-profit, which works to break the cycle of poverty and empower orphaned children in South America to reach their full potential. I practice and teach yoga and meditation and I am a great advocate of mindfulnessbased therapy.

What makes you happy personally? Being with the people I love, the ocean and sunshine. I was adopted into an amazing family and I try and use my privilege to give back and help amplify marginalised voices because I’m happiest when I do something meaningful. In 2015, I returned to the NPH orphanage in the Domincan Republic, where I lived for two years, to teach yoga and mindfulness to the kids. In October, I taught yoga and mindfulness to a group of teenagers who have been kicked out of mainstream education in South Auckland. Both were transformational experiences that made me very happy!

What things to you want to do in 2016 to further improve this? I want to make Aotearoa a global leader in mindfulness so I’ll be running retreats for individuals and corporates looking to decrease stress and increase mental and physical health. I will also start a mindfulness-based training programme for professionals working with marginalised communities. With my work in South America, I’ve been taking New Zealand volunteers to NPH orphanages in South America and the Caribbean for four years so I’ll continue to do that too. I also plan on spending time with my boyfriend and eating coconut ice cream.

How do you think that charity and volunteering can help one’s sense of happiness and wellbeing? Why is it important to be more selfless? I never had any intention of working in the not-for-profit world, but once I saw such extreme poverty and children as young as eight years old being forced into prostitution and slavery, my priorities changed. Giving back isn’t just a nice idea or philosophy; volunteering allowed

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What does ‘happiness’ mean to you? What does it mean to be happy? For me it means being in that place or moment in your life or day when you can laugh and smile freely, you can be ‘you’ without fear and worry, you feel love for yourself and from those closest to you. It’s also about not wanting for more but being happy and thankful for what you have in life.

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and alkaline waters worked their magic on my body. I followed it with Skin Deep Manuka Aix therapy. It’s nice to have time like this for peace and quiet to reflect, recover and relax. What do you do? In life and in terms of making yourself a happier, more well rounded person? I like to help people, however and whenever I can. I like to get out in front of people speaking and presenting my experiences and knowledge. My main goal, vision and dream is to inspire and motivate more women to believe in themselves.

What makes you happy personally? I feel my happiest when everything in life seems balanced and all the important people are taken care of, including myself. Professionally I’m at my happiest when I see the work I do with Motivate Me impacting and empowering women.

What things to you want to do in 2016 to further improve this? I want to make being a member of MMNZ more viable for more women by introducing memberships for all different levels and needs. The support community that MMNZ provides is one that is solid, positive and encouraging. I will also continue to travel the country in different capacities speaking and connecting with people directly, I think this is important for our social media supporters to see us actually get out there and walking and talking our message instead of just typing and posting about it.

How do you think that taking time to relax can help one’s sense of happiness and wellbeing? Why is it important to do things like spas and therapies to unwind? Taking time to relax, unwind and rest is vital in a balanced approach to health, happiness and wellbeing. For me personally if I don’t take time to slow my mind, focus on the present and connect with what is happening right in front of me or switch off completely then I burn out - emotionally and then physically. At least once a year I take the time to visit a new day spa for a few hours of pampering and absolute ‘me’ time. Recently I visited Polynesian Spa in Rotorua and had an absolutely amazing time among its natural lakeside setting, relaxing in hot mineral pools, in which where acidic

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sarah hyland For this ‘Happiness’ issue of Remix, we were on the hunt for a cover star that makes people happy. With her infectious smile and bubbly personality, 24-year-old American actress Sarah Hyland sits at the centre of one of this decade’s most popular television sitcoms, Modern Family. Playing the rebellious Haley Dunphy, eldest daughter of characters Phil and Claire, Sarah is a rising actress in the most beloved comedy cast since Friends. Filming her seventh season of the show at the time of print, Sarah Hyland certainly fit the bill for making people smile. She took a day off from filming to spend some time with Remix editor Steven Fernandez and to shoot our cover in some Kiwi fashion.

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I AM A HOMEBODY BUT DON’T GET ME WRONG I LIKE GOING OUT... I MEAN I LIKE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME BUT I’M NOT GOING TO MAKE THAT A WEEKLY OR DAILY PART OF MY LIFE.

So this is the seventh year of Modern Family, that’s like a lifetime in Hollywood! It is! Marriages don’t even last that long in Hollywood!

ha; and she was just blissfully unaware at how funny it was. So yeah, I’m not really a person that breaks a lot on set but Adam the other day, I just, I couldn’t take the situation seriously. I kept laughing, it was a lot to handle.

What do you think it is that people love about this show so much? I think it’s really relatable. Everyone on the show is relatable in some way or another, we’re all just fantastical versions of everyday people; we’re just a bit more extreme. I think the greatest thing that I have experienced from the show is teenage girls and boys and mothers and fathers and grandpas and grandmas coming up to me and being like ‘My family is just like yours on TV’. A woman came up to me and she was like, ‘I have a Haley and I have an Alex and I have a Luke, you guys are my kids’. So I think that’s why people love it so much because it’s so relatable. We talk about everyday situations, and of course they’re a little more extreme because it’s a sitcom, but the people love it because they’ve been through it as well. It’s just so much fun.

So you film out here in L.A. and you’re obviously permanently based out here now but you’re originally from New York. Do you get back out there often to see your family and friends? I try; it’s really hard because when I’m on hiatus I like to be working as well. I’m a workaholic, so I like to do films and things over my hiatus. Sometimes I like to take a break but New York in the summer time is not the greatest. I love it so much but the humidity! I have a pool in my house in L.A. so I’d rather do that. I love New York though and I miss it so much and I miss theatre, pizza, and bagels the most. You’re not lying about liking to work on your days off, today’s a day off and you’re on a photoshoot working! Coming from an acting family how did they help you and support you in what you do? Well coming from an acting family it was easier for me to not be scammed when I started to enter the business. I mean I forced my parents to make me act, I kind of poached one of my dad’s auditions, that’s how I got my first role. But it was easier because they could ask around and find a legitimate show agent, because for a lot of people in L.A. there’s those scamming agencies and it’s really hard to find a good agent or manager. So that was a really easy part of entering and starting in the business, because my family already knew the right people ask, who was good and who wasn’t. I wanted to become an actor because of my father, I grew up watching him performing Shakespeare until I was four years old, and still to this day I watch him do that but yeah, the bug bit me early.

How are you and Haley the same and how are you different? Haley and I are more different than alike, other than the fact that we both didn’t go to college, though I was a straight A student in high school. But yeah, I love reading, which is different to her. I do love fashion though so we’re alike in that sense but I don’t put my life into it. Looks aren’t everything to me. I would hope I’m not as vapid as Haley is, sometimes I have my moments but everybody does. That’s how we’re different. But Haley has a heart of gold and she really loves her family and as much as she hates to admit that she loves her siblings, she does. It seems like it would be the best set to work on, like so many laughs. When the cameras are off who’s the funniest person in real life. Who just keeps you laughing? Oh it depends; everybody has their own thing. Sofía [Vergara] just talking makes me laugh. Jesse [Tyler Ferguson] is hysterical and not a lot of people understand the humour that Jesse and I have because a lot of it is musical theatre related. So we start bursting out into these songs like ‘Ragtime’ or something and no one knows really what we’re getting at but we do and we laugh. Julie Bowen is just the most hysterical person too. Adam Devine just cracks me up and we’re really good friends. I’m not a person who breaks while filming, the only time I’ve ever done that is when we were filming the first Halloween episode and Ed O’Neil’s mask of his ‘Gargl’ (as Sofía liked to say), his gargoyle mask, just looking at that made me crack up. And Sofía kept saying ‘ho ho ho’ instead of ‘ha ha

One thing I notice about you, Sarah, is that I don’t see you out at parties, falling out of nightclubs, getting drunk all the time, like a lot of the young Hollywood crowd. Is that a conscious decision or are you just by nature a more of a person that’s a bit of a homebody and hangs out at your house. I am a homebody but don’t get me wrong I like going out. I love wine, very very much. Wine is one of my best friends, she’s amazing. But I mean I like to have a good time but I’m not going to make that a weekly or daily part of my life. I think everything is good in moderation. Whether it’s having a glass or two bottles of wine on a Friday night, then oh well! It’s great as long as it’s not every night. If it’s like Halloween I’m going to go big but if

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it’s a Wednesday night you won’t catch me out, even if I don’t have work the next day, I don’t really see the point in going out during the week. Unless it’s for a friend’s birthday or something like that, that’s what the weekends are for.

how little changes can have that effect? Do you think it’s because people think Haley’s grown up? Well little changes have an effect on everybody on a personal individual level. Little changes like that can have a huge effect on a human being so I’m not surprised that it’s affected people. Social media nowadays is absolutely insane, it boggles my mind, so I’m not surprised that it was a big thing. I’ve had really long hair for a very long time and it’s gradually gotten lighter so I tend to do things in small steps but something like cutting your hair you either go big or go home. I wish I could have cut it shorter, I wanted like an Edie Sedgwick pixie style but that would not have flown with Modern Family. You can’t really do a lot with that hairstyle anyways. So I decided to go with a bob. I had actually cut my hair just below my shoulders about two years ago and the show made me get extensions because Haley has long hair. But this year I figured I’ve had extensions and when I get them out I’m going to cut my hair really short and if they want extensions for season six then I’ll put in extensions. But for the summer I wanted to be me, I didn’t want to be Haley. And they ended up loving the hair and let me keep it, which I was very happy about; it’s less time in hair and makeup.

When you’re not working what are some of the things you like to do with your own time? Do you like to cook, read, and exercise? Netflix and chill! I wish I could cook; I want to start taking cooking lessons. I love watching TV, I love love love my TV shows; Walking Dead and Scream Queens I’m obsessed with! But I want to take on more hobbies. I work out and that’s it, pretty boring. What music are you listening to at the moment? Singers or music that you like? Alessia Cara, I’m obsessed with her. Halsey I’m also obsessed with. I cannot wait for Adele’s new album to come out. And Sam Smith, I can’t, I literally can’t even! That’s how I feel about him. Like basic white girl syndrome. So you talked before about how you shared with Haley that love of fashion and having an interest in fashion, and it not really being your life but having an interest. Do you have any favourite designers or labels or brands that you really like or are you kind of more eclectic? I’m pretty eclectic but there are certain brands that I will always like. The less like high fashion stuff. I love Wild Fox and I love even H&M, they have great stuff. I shop a lot at like Urban Outfitters and everything too, I have the app, and it’s an addiction that I have. But as for designers, I love Sass and Bide, they’re really amazing. I love J Brand Jeans, they’re phenomenal, Rag and Bone is really great too. I’m turning 25 soon and I really love fashion but I also love to be comfortable. So I’m not going to wear stilettos everyday. I tried to be Carrie Bradshaw when I was in high school and I wore stilettos to school everyday and walked up and down staircases with textbooks in my backpack. I’ve done that part in my life. I just want to be comfortable but I still want to dress like an adult and be fashionable, so I think my staples are just the most amazing sweaters, good jeans, and a nice pair of boots.

What are some things, big or little, that you feel are important or helpful in maintaining a sense of happiness or a well-balanced life? I think having a strong support system is the best thing. Toxic people get to you more than you think. Whether it’s a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a best friend, not even a close friend, just someone you see on a regular basis. Toxic people are the worst things you can have in your life because it just eats away at you and in order to be happy and to be well you need to be happy in yourself and your surroundings first. Whether that is eating healthy and going to the gym everyday or doing yoga, everything is good in portions. As long as you have a well balanced diet of happiness and wellbeing then that’s all you really need. It’s individual to each person. Sometimes a person can be happier eating a salad and a breast of chicken for lunch and sometimes a person will be happier eating a pizza. I’m the pizza! I don’t know why anyone would be like ‘Oh I’m craving a salad’, but to each their own. I think everyone has to find their own balance of happiness.

You looked killer in the Kate Sylvester swimwear piece, that’s a New Zealand designer. Yeah, I loved that! It was so great. Sometimes I just don’t understand why we don’t all dress like it’s the ‘40s anymore. It’s beyond me.

What do you know about New Zealand? When are you going to come and visit us? I want to visit New Zealand so bad. What I know about New Zealand is that it’s a different accent from Australian. I’m so excited; I would love to see that country. I have a friend who just filmed a show out there and it just looks so beautiful and they said they had the time of their life. I just want to travel the world and see everything and New Zealand’s one of the places that’s at the top of my list. You guys have everything there.

When you cut your hair off the Internet and Instagram went crazy, they just loved it! People have this massive explosive reaction when you do something like cutting your hair. Does that surprise you,

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NIKKI PHILLIPS Even though New Zealand born model Nikki Phillips has jumped the ditch we forgive her, because she’s established a stunning life for herself and husband Dane Rumble in Sydney, providing us with constant inspiration on her hugely popular fashion blog Styled By Phillips. As well as a model and blogger, she’s a television personality, stylist, presenter, official Jockey ambassador and mother to two gorgeous dogs. Remix editor Steven Fernandez flew over for a weekend with Nikki to learn about her work, her style, her downtime and her top tips for a summer in Sydney.

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I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT FOR EVERY WOMAN TO NOT WORRY ABOUT SKINNY PEOPLE OR BIG PEOPLE BUT JUST TO BE CONFIDENT WITHIN YOUR OWN BODY AND JUST TONE UP.

So Nikki, a bit of a whirlwind trip to New Zealand this time around. Tell me a bit about what you’ll be doing at New Zealand Fashion Week this trip? As a Jockey ambassador I am fortunate enough to strut in my Jockeys with the All Blacks at New Zealand Fashion Week each year. This year I also filmed some fun little skits with the boys so that should come out soon. It’s always a fun job with Jockey. Can’t really say it’s a job because I have too much fun doing it.

busy. Obviously I travel a lot for that, working with different brands overseas and in Australia. A recent one was with Club Med in the Maldives. Tough job right? Dane gets to come along to those trips too because he’s technically my photographer. I’m also doing some cool style sessions with Westfield. There’s honestly so much going on! You’re based in Sydney these days. What sort of things do you get up to when you manage to get a bit of time off? To be honest we both work so hard that a day off for us is generally lazy. We’ve got two dogs and we’re fortunate enough that we live really close to beautiful coastal walks and of course Bondi so it’s normally walking the dogs down and having breakfast, maybe doing a coastal walk. Actually just having some time together, going on date night. We’re honestly just the most laid back people. We just want to sit on the couch and watch a movie. Dane is obsessed with Gold Class, obsessed. So if ever I’m in the bad books I buy Gold Class tickets to the movies and it’s forgotten about within a second.

What overall does your role as a Jockey Ambassador entail? Why did you want to be one and join their team? This is my second year as face ambassador for Jockey in both New Zealand and Australia and that entails shooting the campaign every year and being the spokesperson. I do a lot of media surrounding any initiative that they’re doing, like visiting Auckland for New Zealand Fashion Week and working alongside the All Blacks who are obviously also sponsored by Jockey. What do you love about Jockey? They’re such a forward thinking creative brand and most importantly they’re fun. I think that’s really important when you find a brand that fits really well with you. Nothing’s ever taken too seriously, everything’s always just energetic and easygoing and I think that’s what I like.

What’s your workout and nutrition plan like? How do you stay in such incredible shape? I’m fortunate that I love exercise. I’m not one of those people that finds it a chore, I love doing it. I’ve always maintained it. So I think I’m very fortunate in that respect. For me it’s never about losing weight. I’ve been the same size since I can remember but for me it’s about toning. I think it’s important for every woman not to worry about skinny people or big people but just to be confident within your own body and just tone up. Go for walks, do stairs, do simple things that work in with your lifestyle. I’ll do pilates and I have a personal trainer, but there are some times when I don’t even have time to do that so it’s taking the dogs for a walk and running stairs and doing a butt workout on YouTube. Doing something every day that’s physical is definitely something that makes you feel confident and better overall.

Do you get plenty of free pairs for your hubby Dane? How does Dane Rumble look in just a pair of Jockeys? I must admit he looks very good in a pair of Jockeys! And I’d like to say he gets lucky in his Jockeys too! But yeah, my manager gets them, my dad gets them, we are Jockey-ed out, it’s awesome! When I’m trying to be romantic to Dane I tell him that I got him a present and it’s always another pair of Jockeys! What else have you been working on outside of Jockey? You’ve got a billion different things going on; give me a bit of a rundown on what’s going on in Nikki’s world? Oh my goodness things are crazy at the moment! So I just finished filming Garage TV, which of course is launching in New Zealand and Australia. It’s a very cool show that takes you through the Red Bull chronicles and extreme sports and everything like that so that was really fun to film. Then my blog as well, which has been going since 2009, keeps me really REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

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NIKKI’S TOP 10 SYDNEY SPOTS Thinking of popping over to Sydney this summer? Here are some top spots to visit according to Sydney-sider Nikki Phillips. 1. BEST BEACH IN SYDNEY… There are so many! I personally love the small and private beach in Vauclause called Kutti beach for a morning swim or weekend hangout. 2. BEST COFFEE IN TOWN…I have to admit, I’m not a big coffee drinker, more the tea type. I recommend The Grounds in Alexandria. 3. BEST SPOT FOR A SELFIE… I don’t think I have truly mastered the selfie yet! Has anyone other than Kim K? There is so much beautiful light in Sydney and if you have good light you can’t go wrong. 4. BEST AREA / STREET FOR SHOPPING…The intersection in Paddington is a great spot for those iconic Aussie labels, also Double Bay has great international boutiques. However if you’re looking for that oneshop-stop, you can’t go past Pitt Street Mall in the city. 5. BEST SPOT FOR A SUNDAY SESSION…Coogee Pavilion is a good place to spend the day with friends and family, complete with an ocean view! Dine on the ground floor or the panoramic rooftop, with freshly shucked oysters, sashimi or wood-fired pizza. 6. BEST PLACE FOR YOGA…I’m more of a pilates girl! And my favourite studio is Fluid Form in inner Sydney. The team is so friendly and offers group classes or one-on-ones. 7. BEST PLACE FOR PEOPLE WATCHING…Bondi Beach offers some great people watching! I think it’s because it’s such a mixture of tourists and regular locals, from fitness fanatics to sun followers. Bondi is always packed with people and always has something going on. 8. BEST ‘HOLE IN THE WALL’ UNKNOWN EATERY / RESTAURANT…Food Craft Espresso in Erskineville! Known to locals, but still a little unknown to the rest. You might have seen Instagram images of their famous Tella Shake, a Nutella milkshake with a Nutella filled donut on top! 9. BEST PLACE FOR A DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEAL…I love Bondi Wholefoods, located on Hastings Parade on Bondi. It’s a great little mini mart with a range of food not offered by mainstream farmers and retailers. There’s also a cafe attached that has the best protein berry pancakes you will ever eat! 10. BEST PLACE FOR A DELICIOUS (NOT SO HEALTHY) TREAT? Mary’s! It’s located in Newtown and is possibly the best and most famous burger joint in Sydney. There is no signage, just a red light above the door, but don’t worry you won’t miss it because you’ll see people queuing out the front.

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because I think it makes you step out of the box and create awesome food, especially something that my husband’s going to enjoy. He’ll cook a steak and I’ll be creating some like vegetable-noodle dish or something that can go with his.

she goes to she just looks amazing. There are so many New Zealand designers that I really love and draw a lot of inspiration from as well. Kate Sylvester’s a favourite. I’ve got so many I could honestly list them. Trelise Cooper, I’ve loved her for ages, I used to model in her shows. I think her personality really shines in her collections. Helen Cherry is another one of my favourites, I love their jeans.

And what about a treat meal if you’re going to have a blow out? What are you going to go for? That’s the thing, I eat chocolate, I drink red wine, I love potato chips, I love all that kind of stuff. You just have to eat it in moderation. Obviously there have been times when I’ve had a very stressful week and a bar of chocolate has gone down an absolute treat and that’s fine, you’ve just got to work extra hard the next day. So yeah, chocolate I have a massive weakness for, I love it. Oh and that new Jelly Tip chocolate? I made my mum bring over like eight bars! I did try the biscuits as well. They’re almost better than the chocolate!

With styling, do you have any dos or don’ts for girls and guys?I think when it comes to both sexes; you’ve got to dress for you. You’ve got to dress for your body shape, you’ve got to dress for who you are because there’s so many people that open a magazine and they see one look and they buy that from head to toe and they wear that and they never know how to create a multi-functional look with the top or the pants or the suit or whatever. I think it’s really important to see a picture and then say that you love that top and then realise it’s a bit crazy for you so you’re going to tone it down with some high waisted pants or some plain jeans and turn it into your own style. Everyone’s skin colour is different, everyone’s body shape is different. They know what part they hate and want to hide, what part they love and want to show and you’ve got to embrace that when you style yourself.

Tell me a bit about the blog? Styled By Phillips has come such a long way. How does it work now? Do you have a team that manages it, do you do it all? What goes into running it? How do you do it? Well I think the most important thing for me is that it all comes organically and it’s all natural. So I don’t have a team that works for me, I have an assistant that comes on jobs with me sometimes but otherwise it’s just me that runs everything. I answer all the emails and things like that. But I think the most important thing is that because it’s a blog about you, it’s about your life, it’s about what you wear, what you’re doing, behind the scenes, it has to come from you. Otherwise it’s fake. So I’ve always strived that everything has to be organic and natural and it has to come from me. It is tough, obviously you’ve worked a long day and then you’ve got to go home and write about it and edit images, but I love my job and I love doing it and I love having that sort of area where I can unleash everything and just be creative.

Do you have any favourite places or things to do when you’re in New Zealand? Being at home and being fed by my mother is a top favourite. Waiheke is definitely another one; we love Waiheke. My family is from Auckland but Dane’s family is scattered in the Hawke's Bay and up north so we love doing the rounds. Being scenic. Our December issue is our Wellbeing issue, so it’s all about happiness and the holidays. What’s your advice for wellbeing? How do you unwind? What’s your happy place? Do you have any tips and wisdom on that for our readers? I think because my job is so crazy happiness for me is just really relaxing and being surrounded by people that make me happy, like my husband. Going home and having a glass of wine, putting my comfy track pants on and just being myself. Living a healthy lifestyle, maintaining good food and laughter. With chocolate as well, let’s face it, no happy person never eats chocolate. I think it’s just that, being natural and being yourself and surrounding yourself with good honest people and being loved.

Who do you look up to and admire in terms of fashion? What about New Zealand designers? So obviously the blogging side of things has blown up in the last two years, and I’ve been going since 2009, so I feel like it’s really coming to it’s own now. There’s one person that really stands out for me though, which is Margaret Zhang. She’s a massive blogger in Australia and she’s also a photographer, and a model, and a writer, and she’s just the most down to earth person. Every time you see her she’s so friendly, she’s lovely, and she’s the most talented and creative person I have ever met. And the fact that she maintains all these talents, I’m just blown away by it. She’s so stylish, every event REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

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NOWADAYS I THINK IT’S GREAT THAT WE CAN BE SORT OF MORE 0 DEGREE ARTISTS THAN WE EVER USED TO BE, IT’S VERY LIBERATING TO TRY OUT ALL DIFFERENT SORTS OF FIELDS.

Do you remember your shoot with Remix the last time you were in New Zealand? We did a cover in less than two hours! I know, I remember, it was crazy! That was a crazy day. We have to do another one soon.

a visionary, and wanted to be a part of all of these different worlds. This issue of Remix is the happiness and wellbeing issue – when you’re not working, what do you do to keep yourself feeling happy and fulfilled? When I’m not working I try to look after my body. I work out and try to get the right sleep. I also go to the spa and try to get some quality time with myself, which is pretty difficult especially now with being on the road a lot and being homesick. It’s really important to have that mind space.

I heard recently you’re planning to open a school in your native town in Kosovo. What was the inspiration behind this? I left Kosovo when I was one and I just thought it was the least I could do to give back to the community. I got in touch with my charity and came up with this idea because I just want kids to find a base where they can create. I wanted to help the next generation coming after us; I think it’s vital. It’s going to take a while but it’s something I’m really passionate about and can’t wait to do.

What are your tips for living well and looking after yourself? Exercising, eating healthy and having a good night’s sleep, which is sometimes impossible for me. That sort of stuff. Sometimes you have to be the person that goes to bed, instead of partying.

Your new song with Chris Brown already has 300,000 views on YouTube in under a month. Were you expecting that sort of reaction from people? Oh my god no! I’m so grateful for all the support, the reaction and the interest. I really wanted to make a video that felt intimate, just like the record. Working with Chris was awesome. Everyone was so on board and on the same page and it was a very easy, organic collaboration.

Who are some of your favourite fashion labels? I don’t really have one specific designer, I like to branch out, but I’m really into my vintage T-shirts right now, so I like to collect rock ‘n’ roll and punk t-shirts. Who is a fashion icon that you look up to? In the last Remix you mentioned Gwen Stefani… It’s still and always will be Gwen! I love her. Freddie Mercury is another big one and I love Madonna.

You’re just about to release a new album. Tell us a bit about it. The new record is just about having this sense of freedom. I’m in a phase of my life where I really want to approach my new record with a sense of honesty and belief and be the charismatic kind of girl that I am without being too overseen by corporate people. I’ve taken it upon myself to work with who I want to work with and do what I want to do.

You and Madonna are quite good friends right? You were in her latest music video?Yeah, she’s awesome. She’s a great friend. Beauty wise, what’s the one skincare product you couldn’t live without? What do you need to put on to feel sexy? I love facemasks, anything by the French skincare brand Caudalie. Oh and moisturizer, always.

How was it working with Major Lazer on the record? I’ve known Diplo for a very long time. He loves music and he loves to have fun – his music is like a party. He likes to make people happy, so he was the perfect guy to add into this record.

Makeup wise if you had to just put something on for a dinner? I’d just throw on some foundation, mascara and lipstick.

Do you have one song from the album that you have a special connection to over the others? I feel like they all mean something different. I really wanted to make sure that every record on this album is on for a reason. I was really strict with myself – I recorded a lot of music but only a few made it on there. I’m still writing as we speak too.

And you’re going to be doing a world tour to promote your new album? Yes, 100 per cent! And will be heading down your way for sure! Dream collaboration? Kendrick Lamar and I just adore Sam Smith’s voice. Working with him would be amazing, and he’s from the UK too!

You’re going to be in the next Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Have you always wanted to pursue acting? I like to see myself as an artist that does more than one thing. I like to branch out. Nowadays I think it’s great that we can be sort of more 360 degree artists than we ever used to be, it’s very liberating to try out all different sorts of fields. I never specifically focused on the one thing, I always felt like I was REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

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INDY YELIChO’CONNOR An afternoon with India Yelich-O’Connor, or simply ‘Indy’, doesn’t feel like an afternoon spent with a 16 year old. She’s a spectacularly charismatic little lady, who chatters 100 miles an hour about things well beyond her years, spontaneously bursting into song and constantly consuming information from the people around her. Although she undoubtedly shares the star quality of her older sister – that sister being Ella Yelich-O’Connor (a.k.a. Lorde) – Indy is also unmistakably different. Remix editor Steven Fernandez spent the afternoon with Indy and discovered what makes this delightful little lady truly unique.

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You did your first big photoshoot in Los Angeles recently and I heard you were shooting on location on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. I know I certainly couldn’t go and do that in the middle of Sunset Strip. How did you find that experience for your first big shoot? Well initially it was quite nerve wracking because I had to get over the fact that there were a lot of tourists and people around me. I had never done a massive shoot like that before but when I became familiar with the setting I felt more at ease. It was just more of an adrenaline rush! I went to different places along Hollywood Boulevard; my favourite place was the Hard Rock Cafe. There were a lot of things around me and a lot of people were looking because there were cameras and everything like that but I just kind of had to do it. Especially when I went to Runyon Canyon, I was wearing double denim and this tourist said ‘Oh is that the girl from Guess Jeans?’, mistaking me for Gigi Hadid! I was like ‘Wow’ because she’s beautiful. It was something I hadn’t done before and all the different places I went to made it pretty surreal.

past few years fashion designers have been generous enough to give Ella things, Chanel bags and things like that. I would say that as a teenager not many people are exposed to the high fashion brands that I have been. I really like Alexander McQueen, I love my Alexander McQueen jacket, and Karen Walker trench coat. Also in winter I’ve got this soft material grey turtleneck from The Row, I love it. What about style icons? People that you really look up to and just love their look and fashion sense? My style icon is Cher from the film Clueless. I love the kind of tartan, matching ensembles, V-neck cardigans, high waisted skirts, and long socks especially. Also I really like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex And The City and the one where she was a teenager too, The Carrie Diaries. That stuff is just incredible, she works for Interview magazine in the show, it’s pretty cool. When you do photoshoots and interviews like today or when you do fashion shows do you have to fit that in and around school stuff? Because they’re happening more and more now. So what’s a normal day like for Indy Yelich? Definitely when I’m doing projects I have to fit it around school and I have to work twice as hard, my mum would probably kill me if I didn’t get good grades. I think a normal day for me, depending on the season, would be going out and going to different restaurants that are quaint and that I’ve never tried before. I like to go to parties with my friends too. In the winter normally, if it’s cold, you’ll catch me in my tracksuit pants watching Netflix. My favourites shows are Friends and Arrested Development.

Photoshoots and press stuff aren’t things you can learn or be taught, you just have to pick it up as you go, right? Yeah, it’s like being thrown in the deep end. You just kind of have to get with the programme and just give it your best. Back in August you walked in the Zambesi show for Marr Factory. How did that experience come about and did you enjoy being a part of all that backstage action and fashion? I absolutely loved it. Initially Zambesi asked my mum and me to walk together but my mum thought it would be quite fun for me to do on my own as a teenage girl. I got all dolled up, I had my favourite hairstylist Matt [Benns] and my makeup artist was Kiekie [Stanners from M.A.C. Cosmetics]. I’ve worked with them on previous projects so I was familiar with them. The whole atmosphere backstage was quite phenomenal because I knew a lot of the models from Instagram and they were all lovely to me. And of course the outfit was incredible. I actually walked into Zambesi and Liz let me just choose the outfit I wanted. I chose this silver playsuit and knew right away that was the one! The show was at Golden Dawn so when I was walking along the catwalk there were a lot of cameras flashing, it made my heart race.

A lot of people tell me I’m Ross, do you think I’m Ross? Ross is a paleontologist and he’s very odd. I think you’re actually more Chandler probably. He’s funny, he’s so funny. So I feel like you’re more like Chandler. What are some of your favourite things to do in the summer? On the weekends and during the Christmas holidays? I like to sunbathe and swim but it’s really important for me to spend time with my family when everyone’s together. We go scalloping and fishing at my bach. I don’t get to as much but one of my favourite things to do is horse riding. I also like to go on road trips with friends or my boyfriend and we’ll take a picnic and maybe check out the local beach and just explore everything. Summer is a good time to relax for me. You’ll catch me sunbathing and just swimming. The bach is where I’m at mainly, with my family.

I was lucky enough to attend the RUBY and Zambesi show with you at New Zealand Fashion Week, so I know first hand that you really love fashion. Who are some of your favourite New Zealand designers? And what about some international ones you love as well? Well my favourite New Zealand designers are the ones that I wear most of the time. Zambesi has been very generous to Ella and I’ve always kind of worn Ella’s stuff. I also love RUBY, Karen Walker, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Meadowlark Jewellery. Topshop’s very cool, I like it a lot too. Internationally I really like Dior, anything high fashion. For the REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

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got access to one! But I think something that’s never changed is my family. When everyone’s in the same country, every night we’ll all sit down and have a family dinner, prepare the meals and everything. It’s a good way to catch up. We have really good, really intellectual discussions. I think it’s really important to all be together and there’s a lot of people, nine or 10 of us usually, so it’s bustling with noise. It’s something of a tradition that we’ve had since I was young, sitting down once a day and catching up on everyone’s time. Or sometimes us four kids will go swimming in the pool together, we go on outings sometimes to the bach together too. My favourite thing is when we’re all together at the beach roasting marshmallows around the brazier and talking about our days.

genres but it’s like with a piece of clothing, you either know that you love this song or you just don’t want to hear it. I love rap and I love a lot of summery remixes from this playlist called Majestic Casual, I adore it. But also I’ve grown up with classics like Cat Stevens and The Eagles. Melodic piano and acoustic guitar really go to my heart. At the moment my favourites are Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Kendrick is my soundtrack but also Drake, especially his older stuff, I can rap to them. I also really like The 1975, Beyonce, Jeremiah, I actually really like listening to my sister’s songs too. A song that can actually really get to me is ‘New York Minute’ by The Eagles. I was surprised I heard it on Friends and it’s a really beautiful song and it’s one song that will always get me emotional, I’m not sure why, but it’s beautiful and slow.

You’ve been doing NCEA exams and I know this is a big question, but do you know what you want to do when you leave school or have some ideas? I haven’t entirely figured out what I want to do but I think it will be something in the media industry. Maybe TV work whether it be writing or producing, I’d also like to think I could be a presenter maybe. Writing has always been something I’ve been very passionate about since I was young. Even if it was just writing music or writing for someone, I think this industry is something I would like to work more in. I’m not 100% sure what I want to do since I’m only 16 and I don’t know what road I want to go down but yeah, something I wouldn’t get sick of doing each day. I don’t think I could do a desk job. Hopefully something that doesn’t feel like work!

For our readers that don’t know much about Indy Yelich yet what would you like them to know? What would you like to tell them about being your own artist and young lady? I think there’s going to be a natural comparison between Ella and me but in reality we’re very different. Different style, different personalities, our tastes are quite different. It’s kind of hard to explain but I would say that I’m eager to learn about the world, I love to read, I’m teaching myself psychology by reading Psychology for Dummies and Emotional Intelligence by David Goldman, I love learning new things. This is our happiness and holidays issue of Remix so people will be reading it over the summer when they’re coming up with their New Year’s resolutions. So tell us what are some of the things that make you really happy? Big or small, just anything that makes you happy. I have to say I really do love travel; the feeling of being in a different country elates me. I think little things as well, for example when you’re asleep and you flip over the pillow to get to the cold side. I have a massive super king bed and it’s the thing I look forward to most at the end of a long day. I love spending time with people I’ve got connections with, my best friend, my boyfriend, my family. It’s good to see everyone together. I’m always trying to better myself in terms of the books I read, the music I listen to, and the people I surround myself with. Even just sitting at home with a cup of tea reading a book or watching a show I like. I think I take pleasure in the littlest things.

It must have been pretty cool to put your cover of ‘Say Something’ out on SoundCloud and have had such an amazing reaction from so many people. So are we going to hear some more music from you? Is that something that you make often? I have always loved music and I love singing, you’ll catch me belting out a tune every second of the day, but the ‘Say Something’ cover was more of a little experiment. I was freshly 14 and I recorded this song on my tiny computer on Garage Band. I didn’t expect it to get so big! I’m not 100 per cent sure if music is something that I want to do, but all I know is music and singing have been a massive part of my life since I can remember and I love to sing and I love playing the guitar. Who are your favourite musicians and singers? And do you have a favourite song right now? The thing about me is that music follows me everywhere, when I’m getting up, when I’m putting my makeup on, everywhere! I’m always listening to music. I’ve got a variety of REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

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audience was predominately male and it has shifted into this whole new modern feminist movement that didn’t exist in burlesque before. During the course of my career it’s been interesting for me to see how the fan base has evolved and how now when I do a show the audience is 80 per cent female and then a lot of gay men too. What you don’t find at my shows are groups of straight men, you don’t find that anymore. The straight men are there as partners of the women that go.

Dita you were recently in Melbourne. What were doing there? I was first in Perth, where I was walking in a fashion show for a brand called Wheels and Dollbaby. I have this project that’s been going on for 10 years with them. There’s a cardigan sweater that we designed and we’ve reissued it in 20 colours in the last 10 years. So I was there promoting the cardigan and making an appearance on the runway. Then I went to Melbourne, which is where my lingerie brand is based to work on a new collection for the loungewear and lingerie line.

You’ve put a lot of your experiences into your book, Your Beauty Mark and it highlights the regime that goes into maintaining a glamourous lifestyle. Can you tell me a little bit more about the book and why you decided to put those stories down on paper? I decided to make the book because I’ve always been a ‘Do It Yourself’ girl. I do my own hair and makeup for most photoshoots and the red carpet, so I’ve learned how to do it and a lot of people have asked me how I do it. I wanted to write a book that was very positive and not only divulges all my beauty secrets but talks about my philosophy on beauty and glamour and how my idols weren’t modern icons. I couldn’t really relate to a Victoria’s Secret supermodel or a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, the women that I really admired were eccentric women who liked to wear lots of makeup and also people that were created beauties instead of people that were just naturally born a goddess. I wanted to write a book that wasn’t just about old Hollywood glamour but also women that redefined what it means to be beautiful and don’t really look like typical American blonde beauties. So yeah, it’s a big book. It’s a very photo heavy book and there’s a lot of information in it. I spent five years on it and I really wanted it to be concise and I speak about history of different beauty things. I also go into my personal obsessions and how they developed and do step by step guides to beauty looks.

Can you tell me a little bit more about the lingerie? The inspiration behind it and how it came about? Well my love of lingerie is part of what sparked my entire career. I worked in a lingerie store from when I was 15 years old until I was about 23 and I’ve always had a fascination with lingerie as this thing that is symbolic of femininity. My love of lingerie, in particular vintage style lingerie, is what started my interest in recreating vintage-style pinup photos. From there I went on to create burlesque shows, so it’s all very connected. All these years later to come back full circle and have my own lingerie collection makes sense, and I feel really knowledgeable and passionate about it. My mission statement, if you will, has always been about finding a way to bring glamour into your everyday life. What I believe is that lingerie is something that is more symbolic of womanhood and femininity than seduction, but of course I’ve also come to understand the power of lingerie as a tool of seduction. And really it’s kind of great to think about it in that way, that it’s the first thing that women put on in the morning and it makes them feel really confident and sexy. Yeah! It’s like when I started wearing lingerie in high school it wasn’t my intention to get dressed for a man. I’ve always felt that way whether I was buying a toaster or buying my undergarments – I pay attention to the aesthetic. I always felt like I liked the confidence that I had dressing to the nines, matching my lingerie to my clothing, or even wearing lingerie as outerwear sometimes. I liked the way it made me feel when I had something pretty on, even if no one else was going to see it.

Dita, your red lips are world famous. Does it have your tricks on how you get them to look that way? Oh yeah there’s a whole chapter on red lips! Not just red lips but my general obsession with colour on the lips and how for me having that dash of colour just brightens my day in general. Whether it’s fuchsia, orange, dark red, bright red, orange red, just sort of the history of red lipstick and why I love it so much. How to get a great red lip and how to make it last longer. Also how to have a makeout session when you love red lipstick!

I read recently that you don’t believe in dressing down and hardly ever do it. So I wanted to ask, do you ever have days when you come home and strip off and just hang out in sweats? Well the thing is I totally believe in dressing down, it’s just that I have my own version of dressing down. Like right now I’m wearing a pair of ballet flats with a cotton skirt and a tight fitting t-shirt and it’s super comfortable and I feel super free in this. I would not feel comfortable wearing a tracksuit or sweatpants because it’s Los Ageles and it’s 90℉ (32℃) here today and I wouldn’t imagine that would be a choice for me to dress down. So my dressed down look is actually quite comfortable, it’s just that it includes shapes that I love and feel more comfortable in. But I also love loungewear, when I come home the first thing I do is take off all my clothes and put on my loungewear. I love long sweeping robes and even pyjamas, that’s what I like to wear around the house. I don’t have sweatpants because why would I want to take the time to put on pants and a shirt when it’s not really me?

When you’re at home and you’re not working what sort of things do you do in your free time? Do you cook a lot, are you really into reading, what are your hobbies outside of working? I do cook a lot normally, I haven’t had a kitchen for months though because I’m remodelling my kitchen but I normally cook a lot. I like to see friends and I like to have and organise dinner parties. I love to go to flea markets on the weekend and shop for vintage things. I do of course like to read, I have a big library of books. I do a lot of work on my lingerie collection in my spare time, I do like to hunt down vintage patterns and different vintage pieces for inspiration for the collection. I don’t really have a normal work week, I’m just kind of always working. There are a lot of things that I love to do just in my spare time that are very relevant to my work.

You’ve described your 25 year burlesque career as an ‘evolution’. What do you mean by that? And how has the world’s perspective on burlesque changed during that time? I always describe it as an evolution because one of the big questions that I get about my career is ‘what are you going to do when you’re too old to be doing strip tease?’ My comment is usually just that there’s an evolution. There’s an evolution in my career from when I was 19 to 30 and then another evolution from 30 to 35. There’s also an evolution in the sense that when I first started creating burlesque shows in the early ‘90s my

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So for my last question I wanted to know what you know about New Zealand and whether you’re going to come visit us on your next trip to Australia? I’ve never had the opportunity to come to New Zealand. I keep thinking it’s one of the last places on earth that I haven’t been to so I keep hoping that I’ll get an invite or get a good host to bring me over. I need to do like lingerie in store for one of your department stores that sells my lingerie.

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ANGUS & JULIA STONE Australian sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone are heading back to our shores to headline this year’s Rhythm and Vines Festival. Julia had a chat with Remix writer Isabelle Truman about the significance of a New Year’s Eve show, her tips for staying happy and healthy and the New Zealand labels she can’t get enough of…

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AS A BAND YOU FEEL THIS SENSE THAT YOU’VE ALL SURVIVED THE YEAR AND TOURING LIFE AND YOU’VE DONE IT TOGETHER. THERE’S A REAL SENSE OF FAMILY AMONGST OUR TOURING PARTY BECAUSE WE’VE BEEN TOGETHER THROUGH SO MUCH.

What’s been going on for the two of you since the release of your third album last year? A lot of touring! We’re a heavily touring based band - we’ve been out on the road for the last 10 years and this album was no different. We put it out and then started touring Europe, and then we did a bunch of festivals and our own shows all over the place.

This issue of Remix is our happiness and wellbeing issue. What do you do when you’re not working to relax and stay sane? I’m a big advocate of yoga. If you can develop your own practice it can be really helpful. Your body knows what it needs so you can design your own 40 minutes in the morning to kind of move different parts of your body that get maybe a little bit seized up and inflexible. I find that really helpful dealing with the moods of life that come and go. I love cooking and I love making chai tea so I love to wake up in the morning and get super excited about making my tea! I guess it’s creating different little rituals and markers in your day that you look forward to. Walking is a good one as well, just being outside and getting out of your head and keeping moving.

Do you have a favourite out of all of those festivals? I definitely favour ones that are based in really beautiful, natural places. For us as a band, it’s really cool to have the day free to not only check out other bands but to be able to go for a walk in the jungle or something. The drummer and I like to go running, so for us it’s great if we’ve got some beautiful nature around. To be able to wake up, put on your joggers and go for a run or a swim and then come back, shower, have some food and play a show. It makes touring a bit more relaxing.

So when you’re travelling through all these different countries do you make sure to get up and go walking or exercise to keep yourself sane? I’d like to say yes. Sometimes I’m that disciplined but sometimes it’s hard. Anyone who is a sensitive person – which is probably every single person on the planet – knows that there’s times that you can be really dedicated to looking after yourself and then there’s times that you find it really difficult to snap out of whatever mood you get stuck in. I struggle sometimes to do the right thing by myself but I really make an effort to. Getting from the hotel to putting on the trainers and getting out sometimes has this kind of resistance to it but the older I get the more I know to not be a brat and to just do it.

You and Angus have both been doing your own thing for the last wee while, was it a conscious decision to record this next album, or was it more a culmination of songs that ended up in an album? Definitely out of all of our albums this was the one record that it was a super conscious decision. In the past we were writing a lot and recording here and there and we’d have a bunch of songs so decide to put out an album, but with this record we were approached by a producer when we didn’t really have the intention of getting back together. We sat down and talked about it one day and decided that if we were going to do it, we were going to write songs together and make a much more collaborative album than we’ve ever done in the past, so in that respect this last album was definitely a choice.

What are some of your favourite fashion labels? It sort of changes depending on the collection each season, but I’ve been finding that fairly consistently I’ve been liking pieces from a label in L.A. called ‘For Love & Lemons’, they do really cute mini skirts and stuff. It’s funny, the older I get the more I like showing off my legs and being more confident with my body, so that label has been really exiting to wear. I also really like NEUW Denim, it’s been really nice to wear their jeans. Again, jeans and wearing high-waisted jeans is a new thing for me. But now I love to pair them with little vintage tees and ballet flats - really clean and simple. I really love Chanel ballet flats, even though it’s a bit excessive buying them! I try and give myself a pair once a year.

You’ve written a crazy amount of songs. Do you have one that is a favourite? I like to go travelling without being a musician or having to play a show and sometimes you’re in a place, there’s a guitar lying around and someone finds out you can play music. In that environment I still get a little bit of a knot in my stomach and don’t know what to play, but there’s a few particular songs that I go back to that I find super comfortable and that feel like a natural representation of who I am and what I feel. One of those songs is a song called ‘For You’ and another one is a new one called ‘Death Defying Acts’. And where do you get inspiration for your songs? Different times and different things, but I think there’s a build up of creative ideas that happen from touring and just everyday life experiences. Being away, missing people, falling in love, falling out of love, and I guess the challenges and beauty that all of that brings. All of those experiences culminated together sort of start to take shape and it’s not necessarily one specific thing or one specific experience,it’s just a build up and then eventually you have the time to play and explore music from that place of excitement. REMIX MAGAZINE PEOPLE

I see that you’ve also got the same bikini as me from a New Zealand label too… Oh, I love Lonely Hearts! Another New Zealand label I really like is Karen Walker, I love her eyewear! It’s so great. There’s lots of good stuff happening in New Zealand! You were over in New Zealand at the beginning of the year for Laneway festival and a few sideshows. How did you find the country? The first time we played New Zealand was at the Civic Theatre in Auckland and it was amazing, there was an amazing energy. It’s weird 166

because we’re so close to New Zealand and we’ve been touring for nine to 10 years but we’d never played New Zealand in all of those years. We could definitely feel the anticipation among the people that had come to see the show and a lot of enthusiasm within the crowd. It was the last show of our Australia and New Zealand tour and the crowd was awesome, it was really fucking cool. Then coming back again for Laneway it was the same sort of thing – a really cool energy and lots of excited people, including us! We now have New Zealand in our minds as one of the places we continually want to tour in.

experience each year or at least I have, as some years are more powerful than others. There’s always this sense of one door closing and another one opening. As a band you feel this sense that you’ve all survived the year and touring life and you’ve done it together. There’s a real sense of family amongst our touring party because we’ve been together through so much. You become really close and that bookend of the year everybody’s celebrating in their own personal lives. As a band to be able to be together for that part of the year is important I think. We all live in different cities – a bunch of the boys live in New York, Angus is up North in New South Whales, I live down South, if we weren’t playing a show we’d probably all be separate. They’re the closest people in my life so to be able to be with them for that night and to also be able to do what we do and tie it all together, it’s very representative and symbolic of what’s important to us.

You’re coming over here for Rhythm and Vines. This will be your first time at the festival, so welcome! Will you get a chance to stick around and see some of the other artists? We’re going to be partying there for sure! We don’t have any plans to get out of there and no shows straight after so we’ll definitely hang round. Some of our mates are playing as well so it will be fun being in such a beautiful place to start the New Year.

WHEN: 29th December 2015 - 1st January 2016 WHERE: Rhythm and Vines 2015, Waiohika Estate, Gisborne TICKETS: rhythmandvines.co.nz

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HUGO BOSS DOWNTOWN Following the relaunch of the flagship store in Newmarket, Hugo Boss also launched a dedicated menswear store on Queen Street in November. The renowned international fashion label, which is synonymous with modern, luxury fashion and accessories, will offer a range of smart and casual clothing at the inner-city store. Head in there and speak with the expert staff, who will help you find exactly what you’re after. hugoboss.com

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Gubb & Mackie’s Summer ‘16 collection is inspired by long weekends at the beach – the escapes we crave to balance the rigors of modern life. Made right here in Aotearoa, this season’s highlights include graphic prints, fresh pastel colours and a play on the classic silhouette. The collection features lightweight garments perfect for layering, as well as easily interchangeable pieces made from Italian cottons and linens. The collection also features sportswear, accessories and sunglasses. gubbandmackie.com

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GROOMING GOODS AT WORKING STYLE Working Style is now the exclusive New Zealand stockist of Italy’s iconic Acca Kappa fragrance range. A family company known for their love of nature, Acca Kappa strives to maintain a product of authentic beauty, with careful attention paid to the tiniest of details. Since 1869, Acca Kappa has developed an extensive range, with scents inspired by the fragrances of the flowers and plants found in Italian gardens. Also joining the shelves at Working Style is Gentlemen’s Tonic, which a range of shaving, face-care and fragrances, personally tested for quality and effectiveness. workingstyle.co.nz

PRODUCT TO KEEP YOUR HAIR ON POINT If your hair has been feeling a little flat lately then get amongst the new Xpander Jelly from Fudge Professional, which gives hair a fuller, thicker look. Aimed at those with vulnerable and thinning hair, the innovative expanding jelly is lightweight and non-sticky, containing a special formula to increase the density of hair by 100 per cent. The product adapts to the individual texture and feel of the hair to give a natural look. With added Keratin and vitamin B5 the good stuff, it also aids in reducing breakage and improving hair strength.

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THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB: BOAR & BLADE Getting a haircut and having a barbershop experience are two very different things. Visiting one of the three Boar & Blade barbershops in New Zealand is a quintessential experience that every guy must try. Founder Bundy the Barber tells Remix about what makes Boar & Blade special and why you should make a booking…

What makes Boar & Blade different from other hair stylists / studios? We are a traditional barbershop all the barbers are trained by me in the way I was taught 16 years ago by third and fourth generation barbers in Greece and New Zealand. I hand pick them to fit the style and ethos of Boar & Blade. We are part of our local community and have a unique relationship with those communities in Auckland and Wellington. How did the idea come about? How fast has it grown? How many locations are there now? After 12 years of running barbershops it was time to launch my dream and so it began in a little alleyway in Wellington. We have three

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locations now and eight barbers; Egmont Street in Wellington, then Ponsonby Central and Sweat Shop Brew Bar both in Auckland. What’s the current trend for guys? What are most dudes asking for Boar & Blade? It shifts but I do have a signature fade called the ‘uptown fade’. Are Kiwi guys overall adventurous when it comes to their hair? Could we do more / Should we be a bit more edgy with it? We are a pretty conservative country when it comes to fashion and hair. I think we need to get more edgy.

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Tell us about the association with Sailor Jerry and why that’s a good fit for you guys? I have been collaborating for years with Sailor Jerry. I have a tight relationship with them. It suits our culture, the rum, the tattoos go hand-in-hand with Bundy the Barber brand and Boar & Blade. What’s next for you guys? Plans for 2016 and beyond? I’m currently getting ready to launch Boar & Blade grooming products in early 2016 and I’m also building an app called ‘Book a Barber’ that could be a game-changer. Also about to go into talks for a potential TV mini series on barber culture. boarandblade.co.nz

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LEWIS FREDERICKS EYEWEAR from CRANE BROTHERS, ALEXANDER WANG top from WORKSHOP, HALLENSTEINS pants, COMMON PROJECTS shoes from WORKSHOP

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MAC FLUIDITY Famed for their perfectly crafted whiplash liner, MAC are back with the newly formulated Fluidline Pen. Go graphic and think outside the box or create the perfect cat eye using masterful precision. Available in classic shades such as Retro Black, Vintage Brown, Indelibly Blue and Privet, refine the line in style. maccosmetics.co.nz

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SHISEIDO FESTIVE CAMELLIA PALETTE Teaming up with cult designer Yohji Yamamoto, Japanese beauty innovators Shiseido are celebrating the festive season in a flood of vibrant colour. The Festive Camellia Palette, a pressed pigment palette formulated for both the face and eyes, doubles as a subtle blush and buildable eye-shadow quad for a fierce pop of colour above the lash line. shiseido.co.nz

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FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT ST TROPEZ GRADUAL TAN IN SHOWER Opt for a believable shade of bronze no matter your skin type with St Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower Wash. The selftanning agents act to build a subtle and enhanced glow, using water technology to further develop a naturally desired shade post-showering. The in-shower method means no rinse-off time and a welcome tanning time saver that goes gold gradually. sttropeztan.co.nz

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GOODNESS GRAB & GO TRY ME KIT For the holiday bound, consider your beauty bag woes rectified. The organic beauty brains behind Goodness have reformulated all of their favourites in handy mini-me sizes. The five-piece set includes their staple skin products, the Certified Chia Oil, Every Day Cream Cleanser, Moisturiser, Face Scrub and Evening Cream don’t exceed 25ml. goodness.co.nz

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MODELROCK LASHES LAND DOWN UNDER Makeup Collective has an exciting new addition to their line-up of beauty supplies – Modelrock eyelashes. Makeup Collective directors Gabrielle Jones and Dianne Ensor, who have over 20 years of lash application experience in the film industry, discovered Modelrock at an overseas tradeshow and are now the distributors for the brand in New Zealand. They researched extensively, looking

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I WOKE UP LIKE THIS TRILOGY MAKE-UP BE GONE CLEANSING BALM Wake up bare-faced and naturally beautiful with Trilogy’s new Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm. Based on the premise that like attracts like, this naturally formulated oil cleansing balm dissolves base and eye make-up, lifts impurities and leaves your skin feeling so fresh and so clean. Enriched with Trilogy’s famed rosehip oil, your skin will thank you come morning. trilogyproducts.com

4. apply,’ says Gabrielle. ‘Modelrock boasts an impressive 300 styles of lashes in its range. Crazy amount of choice.’ To accommodate the task of selecting the right lashes in their range, Modelrock have launched ’Fit Me’ lash wands. These clever wands allow you to hold sample styles up to your eye to see how they will look before you buy. makeupcollective.co.nz

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white wash SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT COLLECTION Give your skin an entirely new lease of life with Shiseido’s White Lucent range. Enriched with Double Strike Brightening technology, the four-piece collection comprises of a brightening essence lotion, serum, night emulsion and hydrating cream. The series aims to rectify any pigmentation problems spurred on by hormonal changes, reinstating hydration while eradicating dark spots. The result? A beautiful, bare-faced complexion. shiseido.co.nz

BUTTER ME UP EVOLU BODY BUTTER AND BODY SCRUB DUO EDITION Stop the clock and indulge in a divine full body scrub on a balmy summer night. Evolu Body Butter and Body Scrub Edition makes for the perfect stocking filler or seasonal treat, an ideal way to slough away weathered skin cells just in time for short skirt and sandal season. With flavours like Coffee + Harakeke + Kawakawa and Monoi De Tahiti + Avocado Pear, consider your skin and your senses utterly revived. evolu.com

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BACK TO THE FUTURE ELIZABETH ARDEN CERAMIDE REPLENISHING CLEANSING OIL AND YOUTH RESTORING ESSENCE Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide brand is built on the premise of developing formulations that replenish essential, naturally occurring elements in the skin that are lost over time. Two new products to join the line-up include Ceramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil which provides the perfect solution for dissolving makeup and impurities in a single step for soft, moisturised, and nourished skin. Along with Ceramide Youth Restoring Essence which is a revitalising, water-like treatment that instantly absorbs and infuses new life into the skin to restore suppleness and radiance. elizabetharden.co.nz

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ORIGINAL MINERAL PROJECT SUKUROI Boasting natural plant properties, macadamia oil and hydrolysed keratin, Original Mineral’s Project Sukuroi is the ideal balm for those looking to simultaneously style and rehydrate their hair. This lightly whipped balm can be applied pre or post blow-dry, leaving your hair twice as nice after every application. originalmineral.com

SMASHBOX BB CREAM Ditch the heavy base come summer and work a weightless BB cream into your daily beauty routine. Offering SPF35 while priming, colour correcting and hydrating, Smashbox BB Cream is the ideal beauty base to keep on hand. The non-greasy formula results in an oil-free, gorgeously matte finish. smashboxcosmetics.co.nz

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EITHNE CURRAN’S FAMILY AFFAIR EITHNE CURRAN TELLS REMIX ABOUT HER BLACK COLLECTION OF HAIR CARE PRODUCTS AND HOW HER DAUGHTERS HAVE BEEN BY HER SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. What inspired you to create the Black Collection? First and foremost, this collection is for my girls. I wanted to create something not just for them, but something to share - this collection is a part of myself. After working in hair and make-up for many years, I felt like there wasn’t a product out there that really encompassed the values I wanted to support. Why is sustainability an important component? Everything we use in our lives has a footprint. The environmental cost is often overlooked, but it impacts our quality of life in small ways. When you’re using body washes, shampoos and conditioners they all end up in

the ocean. I didn’t want to contribute to that, I wanted to offer a solution in our approach and thinking around cosmetics and their afterlife. How have your daughters been involved in your creative process? When the girls were little, they used to play in the backyard grinding up flowers with a mortar and pestle pretending to make perfume. They’d come to me with these crazy green and purple mixtures, so proud and excited. Seeing them explore their own creativity bound us together in our creative environment at home. More recently, my daughters have been the face of my brand - it feels appropriate, as they’ve been my 199

supporters, my guinea pigs, and my inspiration. What difference will people feel in their hair by using the collection? My family and I have been using it for most of the girls’ lives; it cleans your hair by removing the excess dirt and oils. Leaving the natural oils. This leaves it with more shine, more volume and feeling clean and healthy. Where can our readers buy it? Currently, the Black Collection is sold at select Shampoo ’n’ Things in Albany, St Luke’s, Sylvia Park, Newmarket and downtown Auckland. eithnecurran.com

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HOW TO KICKSTART YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY

BECOME A MORNING PERSON LET’S BE HONEST, NO ONE SPRINGS OUT OF BED EVERY MORNING. NO ONE. MOST MORNINGS YOU’VE PEELED YOURSELF OUT OF YOUR BLANKETS AND MADE A COFFEE BEFORE YOU’VE EVEN OPENED YOUR EYES, RIGHT? WITH A NEW YEAR FULL OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES, WE’VE COMPILED A LIST OF THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR MORNINGS A LITTLE MORE ENJOYABLE.

HAVE A GLASS OF WATER Water has numerous benefits when consumed first thing in the morning. Not only does it start your metabolism, which burns fat while sustaining muscle, but it also cleanses your mouth and throat and boosts your energy. Try adding a squeeze of lemon for a tangy touch. STRETCH AND BREATHE Take a moment to yourself and take a few deep breath. By doing this you balance yourself and relax your mind. Stretching while you breathe will help wake your body up and help you set a calm pace for the day ahead.

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CARE FOR YOUR SKIN Moisturising in the morning will lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated. As an addition to your morning skin routine, add Elizabeth Arden’s new SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster before your moisturiser or serum. This innovative product provides daily support to the surface layer of your skin to help boost its natural defences and ability to renew itself. It’s ultra-lightweight and fast absorbing formula is clinically proven to restore the healthy appearance of your skin’s surface layer for supple, smooth, more radiant looking skin. elizabetharden.co.nz

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PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL Start the day feeling positive. Having an optimistic outlook can make all the difference. Attitude defines how you see things and beginning each morning positively will set you up for the best day possible. Even if you’re a bit tired, forcing a smile can make you feel better overall. STEP OUTDOORS Even if it is just a walk, the fresh air will help you unwind and the exercise will kickstart your metabolism. The small exercise will get your body moving and ready for the day, your brain switched on, plus you will produce endorphins that will last throughout most of the day.

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MAKING A MARK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE HITO HOT NEW TALENT COMPETITION… THE WINNERS TELL REMIX WHAT IT WAS LIKE BEING MENTORED BY INDSUTRY LEADERS AT OUR COUNTRY’S BIGGEST FASHION EVENT!

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PARTNERING WITH NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK, THE HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANISATION (HITO) FLEW FIVE WINNERS TO AUCKLAND TO PRODUCE A PHOTOSHOOT LIVE AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT – ONE HAIRSTYLIST, ONE MAKEUP ARTIST, ONE FASHION STYLIST, ONE MALE MODEL & ONE FEMALE MODEL.

THE FASHION: REBECCA MCGILL

THE MAKEUP: EMMA ROBINSON

THE FEMALE MODEL: SARAH DRAKE

THE MALE MODEL: NICHOL DRAYTON

Rebecca loved mixing with all the industry heavyweights at New Zealand Fashion Week. She hopes to style and photograph shoots for a magazine and eventually work for Vogue in New York. It’s a big goal, Rebecca says, but it’s good to have dreams.

Emma entered the HITO Hot New Talent competition in the hopes of growing her career and getting her name out there. She wanted to branch out from wedding makeup and explore the fashion world.

Sarah is studying Psychology at the University of Canterbury. She’s not sure where that career will take her, but she enjoys it. Besides, her modeling career is taking off after New Zealand Fashion Week.

For Nichol, New Zealand Fashion Week was a great time to connect and meet key industry people. He plans to walk again at next year’s New Zealand Fashion Week and hopes to walk in New York or Paris Fashion Week.

‘Get qualified first and train to learn skills and confidence. There’s a lot more to makeup artistry than people think, so you have to train hard. Keep pushing yourself, networking, and entering competitions, and keep climbing.’

‘If you want a career as a model, then go for it. You get tons of opportunities and get introduced to things you never even considered.’

‘You have to put yourself out there in this industry. You have to create your own opportunities, and you have to be passionate and love what you do. People love determined and passionate workers.’ REMIX MAGAZINE BEAUTY

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‘If you want to be a model, make sure you know what you’re getting into. It can be a bit overwhelming but if it’s what you want you can do it. Anything is possible.’

THE HAIR: HANNAH OXLEY What does your apprenticeship involve? An apprenticeship involves working and studying at the same time. I spend one day a week in class learning theory and then the rest of my week in salon putting that theory into practice. Why is an apprenticeship a great way to get qualified? With an apprenticeship you earn as you learn. You also don’t have a student loan. You are getting hands-on experience in your industry from the get-go.

Did the skills you learned as an apprentice help you at NZ Fashion Week? Yes the skills I have learnt so far helped me at New Zealand Fashion Week. For me New Zealand Fashion Week was about growing my skills and learning new ones. Because I am so new to the trade a lot of my skills are only at a basic level. But by having this good foundation I was able to build on them with the help of my mentor Richard Kavanagh. What is your favourite / most special NZ Fashion Week memory? My favourite memory at New Zealand Fashion Week was

being part of the photoshoot. Getting to work alongside new talent and the top industry professionals was amazing. I learnt so much and it was great to see my finished product in magazines.

as many opportunities as possible. I hope to work along side L’Oreal in their hair team, pass my second year of my apprenticeship and involve myself in as many professional development courses as possible.

Why is it important to be qualified as a hairdresser? Being qualified allows you to take part in a lot more opportunities in your industry. It also adds another aspect to your portfolio. It gives credibility and recognition in the industry.

HITO is the New Zealand hair and beauty training organisation, providing apprenticeships in barbering, beauty therapy and hairdressing. Visit the website for more information on HITO and visit nzfashionweek.com for more information on the HITO Hot New Talent Competition in 2016.

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How did the collaboration with M.A.C come about? I’ve been a fan of M.A.C for years and my makeup artist Lucy’s kit is filled with M.A.C products. It is such an inclusive brand and I was so flattered when they approached me to collaborate on a collection. M.A.C has a long history of supporting the music community so it felt like a perfect fit for me! What is your earliest memory of wearing makeup? How has your look changed over the years? What is it that drew you to M·A·C? From a very early age I remember watching my mum put on lipstick at our house and reapplying it in the car mirror. She did her makeup really well. I also recall the tea cups around our house always had lipstick marks on them. I first started wearing makeup at about 13 years old. I had a gothic look back in the day. It was quite striking. I couldn’t really afford my own makeup when I was young so I would wear the same lipstick as my mom or sister. I would use it on my eyes, lips and cheeks. As I got older and began working with Lucy about 6 years ago, I’ve learned what’s right for my skin and face. It just takes time and experience. It’s a case of trial and error. We’ve gone through lots of different looks over the past few years and now I think we’ve got to a point, both of us together, where we know what looks work best for me. Describe your involvement in picking the products, shades and packaging for the collection. What was your favorite part? I have always dreamed about having my own makeup collection and if I was going to do it REMIX MAGAZINE BEAUTY

the only brand I would want to do it with is M.A.C. I relied on Lucy a lot when creating the collection. We talk about makeup all the time and have always dreamed of having a makeup collection. Now we do and it’s so surreal! It’s so cool to see all these things in my own collection that I genuinely use every day. We worked very closely with the creative and product development teams at M.A.C. They truly wanted it to be MY collection. I don’t wear makeup every day and, when I do, I don’t necessarily wear a lot of it. That doesn’t mean that you can’t still be passionate about the smaller and more subtle things. That’s why I chose products and shades that were versatile and multifunctional. I wanted a collection that you could play with and layer a bit more so you could do something more natural for the day or more extreme for the night – whatever you want for whatever kind of person you are. And, because I’m such a nerd, I wanted a bit of practicality as well. I love the idea of practicality and not having to have a million things in your handbag. What is your signature beauty look? When I perform I go for a more metallic look – shimmer on my eyes and cheeks, and I always add more lashes. I love lashes, like the #30 lashes in my collection. I never really go crazy with makeup though. I like a natural look but you can be fresh and glowing and still look striking. My off-duty beauty look is a bit lighter. I always go for bit of concealer with mascara and a lip gloss. I don’t like my makeup to look or feel heavy. What is the one make up product you can’t live without? Why? 214

Definitely powders. My skin tends to be oilier, especially when I’m traveling, and is very fair. Powders work best for my skin. I have one opportunity during my set to walk off stage for a touch up and I always use a powder at that time. How does your beauty style compare or contrast to your fashion style? With both fashion and beauty, I’ve genuinely discovered the power of confidence. It’s amazing how the feeling of confidence can affect how you are, how you project certain things and overall how you look. Some days I’ve worn no makeup and I don’t feel remotely insecure at all. It’s interesting because that wouldn’t be the same back in the day. I was still naïve and thought I had to impress people and wear a certain thing or a certain amount of makeup to be noticed. I think I’ve genuinely discovered this power of acceptance and having a bit more love for myself. Which product is your favorite in the collection and why? The Halcyon Days and Halcyon Nights compacts are amazing because they have everything you need to create a complete look. You can use the crème colour base on your cheeks, eyes and lips. They are buildable and versatile and the colours work for everyone! M.A.C Ellie Goulding is available on New Zealand counters 18th January 2016 at select authorised M.A.C locations maccosmetics.co.nz

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Lise wears ALEXA CHUNG FOR AG jeans from FABRIC, FABRIC X MAISON LABICHE tee from FABRIC, STOLEN GIRLFRIENDS CLUB bodice, TOPSHOP jacket, PARTRIDGE JEWELLERS bracelets, GUCCI bracelet from PARTRIDGE JEWELLERS, YSL earrings from MUSE BOUTIQUE, belt stylist’s own, Boston wears LEVI’S vest, I LOVE UGLY jeans

Lise wears MM6 jeans from THE SHELTER, EQUIPMENT shirt from MUSE BOUTIQUE, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS tee, ZOE & MORGAN bracelet, vintage earrings and necklace stylist’s own, Boston wears LEVI’S jacket, I LOVE UGLY jeans, DIOR sunglasses

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ARTIST JOHN WARD KNOX If one kid who sees his artwork outside Auckland Art Gallery becomes a biologist instead of a blogger, then John Ward Knox will be happy. Why? Because as he tells Remix, the world is so much cooler than the people in it. There are so many things to marvel at. As Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki celebrates his large-scale exhibit Hardly Held Lightly, inspired by the weavings of a spider, John tells writer Fiona Connor how it’s often the smallest things in life that are the most precious.

Have you always been a creative soul and when did you first realise your ability to create art? I have always been inquisitive, which is the foundation of creativity. Growing up I would craft things constantly; very quickly learning how potent the transformation can be from commonplace object/s to representational form. I don’t know about the art thing, I still have trouble with the moniker because like so many things as it is stretched, it weakens. I realised my ability to create likenesses early, before school began, and I think it must have taken me quite a while to feel comfortable with the idea of making art. Maybe I was 22. My trouble was with the definition, and frankly still is. What challenges do you face as an artist in New Zealand and how do you overcome them? Aotearoa is pretty great for a lot of things, it gives space and time like no other place on the planet, but the compromise is that it’s market is very small and the viability of a life making artworks is constricted by how many walls are out there with the expendable income to emblazon them, and the inclination to do so. There are notable patrons and supporters of the arts as well as collectors and REMIX MAGAZINE ARTS & CULTURE

institutions who do a fantastic job of keeping the lucky ones fed and well enough in-pocket to live our lives as we wish. However, our isolation and scale and national priorities really do hinder an awful lot of bright sparks from becoming what they may. Frankly speaking most of the best minds of my peer group still work in hospitality and services, pouring milk down property owners’ gullets. At this point last year I was working three jobs as well as having my art practice. Two in hospitality and one in care. So what I am getting at is that in this country where we go batshitcrazy for a bunch of men to run around on grass aggressively hugging each other and chasing an oval, there isn’t a lot of thought or care being given to the arts. Perseverance and stubborn selfbelief are the most necessary tools in my opinion. You were commissioned by Auckland Art Gallery for this piece, how did it feel to be chosen to bring your idea to life? Obviously I am humbled, honoured and deeply thankful for the scale of the opportunity, not to mention the amount of support I had from some really quite fantastic humans. I will be frank, however. Ideally the scale of these webs should be 270

increased tenfold - hundreds of meters across and slung beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge, made from industrial scale shipping chain. That would be the true moment where I would be happy with them. If any brave councillor, politician or magnate is reading this and wants to make a name for themselves, I’m ready and waiting for a champion. When did you first get the idea for Hardly Held Lightly and how did it come to fruition? Hardly Held Lightly is itself an up-scaled version of a sterling silver web I made with jewellery chain and exhibited at Ivan Anthony gallery in Auckland. That version was about a metre wide. I will be exhibiting a couple more at an upcoming show with Robert Heald in Wellington in December. The idea’s inception started idly enough, while watching a spider build its web and feeling humbled by its ability not only as an architect but as an engineer, factory and labourer all rolled into the space of a pumpkin seed. We have been using the imagery of a spider and its web forever, and I just got thinking that the more we engage with our own idea of what a spider’s web is, the less we understand it as a species.

A spider is an example of a creature we have demonised because it exhibits traits that in a human are viewed as an example of evil. The ability and patience to ensnare a victim. But then we have cheapened this too by proliferating a dumbed down version of this into centuries of Halloween paraphernalia, regrettable tattoos and kids toys, not to mention the deviant art of teenage fantasists. I wanted to make a spider’s web specifically because of the cultural cringe associated with it. Making it in precious metal was doubling down on the dubious semiotic value and here comes the most crucial part - the redemptive feature of the silver and steel webs is that I followed nature, replicating the process a spider goes through to make my webs distinct from that bogus image we all carry around inside of us. We still fall infinitely short of the real thing, but I wanted to get us one small step closer. Chains still carry our idea of delicacy and of strength and were the natural choice for both the small scale and large-scale versions. What do you hope the viewers of your work will take away from the exhibition? I wish that viewers of the work take a greater

appreciation of the intricacies of the world away from the work - that maybe instead of being frustrated by a co-worker or thinking how that asshole cut them off in traffic or is taking too long at the supermarket checkout or how hot they look in that outfit or how many likes they got from that witticism on whatever hyper-connected social den they operate on, they decide instead to go into an alley or a park or under a house or just sit down on the spot and look at some small thing with fresh eyes, because frankly, the world is cooler than us. I’d be thrilled if some kid who saw the work ended up becoming a biologist rather than a blogger. Out of all your accomplishments as an artist what do you feel most proud of? I am a creature of pride in some regards, but my own artworks are something that my pride doesn’t stick easily to. I am mostly proud of my friends and family and peers and my lover because it is a tough country to be truly creative in, and these people are making and sharing some mindglowingly beautiful things. I feel pride for the community in which I am a small part.

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What else do you have in the works at the moment? I have two books in the works, one a collaboration with Sam Hamilton titled Idea Idea Novella after an Indonesian Butterfly, the other a solo project. I have two commercial exhibitions coming up, the first a two-part exhibition with Robert Heald in Wellington opening December 9 entitled Bodies of water (rising) + Bodies of water (falling) and then an as-of-yet untitled show in April at Ivan Anthony in Auckland. I have a show for the end of my Fellowship project with the University of Otago in February at the Hocken Gallery in Dunedin. Oh I want to make three books for this also, so better take that tally to five. Thereafter more thinking and more making and more writing and many many more coffees and deadlines and conversations and exhibitions all through the future until I’m dead. If you weren’t an artist you would be… An engineer. An architect. A botanist. An author. A tree. An otter. Some volatile gas that lasts a mere fraction of a second. A sound at the bottom of the ocean. A memory. aucklandartgallery.com

BILLIONAIRE BOSS WOMAN Jennifer Lawrence plays the matriarch of a billion-dollar family empire in latest film JOY, her third collaboration with director David O’Russell, which is already getting Osacr buzz from the trailer alone. Written and directed by O’Russell, JOY is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Like Russell’s previous films (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) JOY defies genre to tell a story of family, loyalty, and love.

Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for American Hustle. Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini and Elisabeth Röhm also star.

JOY stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro in their third collaboration with Russell, following Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

It is an epic story of a young woman whose ingenuity, strength and unyielding persistence in the face of life’s unrelenting challenges and setbacks, transforms her life and that of her eccentric and dysfunctional family, as she rises to become the head of a billion-dollar empire.

The film and Lawrence’s performance are already tipped in Oscar buzz shortlist, based on the trailer alone. Lawrence won the Best Actress

Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming

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a true boss and facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy’s inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces. The title refers to Joy, played by Lawrence, a businesswoman who becomes the head of her family at the age of 27. The character was inspired by real-life mogul Joy Mangano, inventor and founder of Ingenious Designs, and is a composite of Mangano and several other female entrepreneurs as well as Russell’s mother and her circle of friends. JOY opens in cinemas natwionwide on 26th December.

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Every now and then, the entertainment industry turns the camera on itself; telling the stories of talented musicians and actors from the perspective of those behind the scenes - the managers, agents and producers who protect, nurture and guide great talent to extraordinary success. Appearing recently at film festivals have been documentaries about the managers of The Who, Lambert + Stamp, and The Ramones’ manager Danny Fields, Danny Says. But the film that’s put a smile on everyone’s face, since its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival, is Mike Myers’ Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. The term ‘legend’ is thrown around a lot, but Shep Gordon, the consummate Hollywood insider, is truly deserving of the accolade. Shep is known for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, and had stints working with Blondie, Luther Vandross, Anne Murray, Teddy Pendergrass and Raquel Welch, among others. REMIX MAGAZINE ARTS & CULTURE

He’s also the man responsible for creating the ‘Celebrity Chef’, something he was driven to do out of moral outrage at how acclaimed chefs were taken advantage of; in the process monetising the culinary arts into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. It’s a career he fell into accidentally, when he thought he was saving a woman from being raped at a motel in Los Angeles in 1965. The woman turned out to be Janis Joplin, who promptly punched him in the face as the tryst with her boyfriend was entirely consensual. The next day, Janis introduced Gordon to Jimi Hendrix, who on discovering Gordon was Jewish said, ‘You should be a manager’. A few days later, Gordon, aged 19, stumbled across Alice Cooper and became his manager. ‘I wasn’t really taking it seriously, because I was selling drugs to the guys at the hotel and I had to pretend to be a manager in case the police asked you where you got the money to stay in the hotel.’ 274

Hendrix then set Gordon up with Pink Floyd, whom he managed for nine days. ‘I was in so over my head,’ laughs Gordon. If Shep Gordon had been a household name, the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon would have been named after him. There are very few famous people he doesn’t know, or, better still, have a colourful story about. Many of them - including Michael Douglas, Sylvester Stallone and Willie Nelson - turn up to pay tribute to their friend. This is the debut feature film from actor Mike Myers, who meet Shep Gordon when negotiating to use an Alice Cooper song in 1991’s Wayne’s World. It took ten years for Meyers to get Shep to agree to let him make this movie. ‘Shep is a very modest man. He’s not comfortable in the spotlight but he is very comfortable at the edge of the frame, being in service to others. I think I just wore him down. I wanted everyone to pay a lot of attention

THE MUSIC MANAGER BEHIND THE GREATS Inside Mike Myers’ directorial debut, which chronicles the life and times of legendary music manager Shep Gordon.

to the man behind the curtain,’ says Meyers. It’s hard to reconcile the man who walked around concerts wearing a t-shirt saying ‘No head, no backstage pass’ and sent a chicken to its death at an Alice Cooper concert, with the gentleman who’s a close friend of the Dalai Lama’s and guardian to one of his ex’s four kids. And yet, that’s exactly what Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon does. ‘He is one of the best showmen on earth, an ethical hedonist, a progressive capitalist, and one of the nicest human beings I have ever met,’ says Meyer.

they’re qualities Gordon takes seriously. In all his years managing Alice Cooper, they’ve never had a contract. When talking about the industry, Gordon, who has lived in Hawaii for years, told a local Kiwi music magazine: ‘Commerce is difficult, I think it’s very, very, very difficult to not get polluted by all the pollution. I’ve been unbelievably lucky. I’m lucky I found Hawaii, I’m lucky I found mentors and I’ve always had the same belief system, maybe instilled from my dad. Life has always been pretty simple for me. Do what you can to help people and try and be happy and embrace your life.’

‘I never really understood fully the notion of what it is to be “beloved” until I made this film.’

While the rock ‘n’ roll anecdotes are outrageously good, what’s surprising about Shep’s story is it’s also about a sensitive, caring man, looking for a soul mate and a family.

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Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon screens during Rialto Channel’s Movers, Shakers & Troublemakers documentary series, 8.30pm on Thursday 3rd December, SKY Channel 39. Movers, Shakers & Troublemakers - meet the ground-breaking talent, behind the scenes. Words by Francesca Rudkin

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ST GERMAIN French house musician St Germain has been completely silent for the last 15 years. No one knew whether St Germain, real name Ludovic Navarre, would ever release a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2000 album Tourist. Well, he’s back, and St Germain tells Remix writer Isabelle Truman about plans to visit New Zealand, the influences on his new self-titled record and why he took such a long musical hiatus…

Who were your musical idols as a teenager? I didn’t really have any idols to speak of. It would really be more of a musical style that influenced me. I listened to a lot of reggae and soul and then I sort of veered towards jazz, hip-hop, funky kind of music and then onto house music. You haven’t released a full-length album in 15 years since the huge success of your second album, Tourist. Why the break? What have you been up to? I took a little break from the touring and concerts. And then in 2004 I produced and made a trumpet player’s album before doing a concert in China the next year. Around about 2006 I decided to get started on a new album and between then and 2007 I made Tourist 2 but I didn’t like it so didn’t end up keeping it. Then I started experimenting a little bit with music in Nigeria and some mixes with that. Then in 2008 and 2009 I was mixing a bit of music from Ghana, but that wasn’t very conclusive. It was 2010 when I started working on mixing music with Malians and just tried a lot of things that ended up working for me. So why was it the African music that resonated so well with you? I just really like African music. I’ve been listening to it and loving it for a long time. But I just started experimenting a little bit and the time seemed right for when I wanted to mix those sounds. What can fans of his previous work look forward to with the new album? The connection and meeting of African and American blues. REMIX MAGAZINE ARTS & CULTURE

Do you have a favourite song from the album or one that has more meaning than the rest? Or one that you think fans will respond to the most? I don’t really have a favourite. The third one on the album, ‘Hanky Panky’ is one that always keeps surprising me; it was one of the first ones I got right. It’s a little bit like my baby. You’re going on a European tour soon, are there plans to expand that to a world tour? Yes, yes most likely. I should even be coming out your way in January! It’s in the works at the moment though. I want to do everything possible to get back to New Zealand and Australia! How many times have you been here? Two or three times now. When you play live on tours is it just you by yourself? Or do the other artists you collaborate with come along? There are eight people on stage when I’m playing live. There’s a kora player, an ngoni player, a bass player, a percussionist, a keyboard player, a saxophone player, a guitar player, and myself. After spending so long writing the album are you nervous for the world to hear it? It’s not that I’m nervous or worried I just wish I could have started the live shows earlier. I wish I had started those in May. I’m just impatient to get started with the concerts; I’m really looking forward to those. Even when I was making some of the album, I was thinking about what some of the tracks would be like on stage. I was saying to 276

the musicians ‘This is going to be so great live!’, so I’m just really anxious to get going with it. Since you first started out, popular music must have changed a lot – do you keep up with the pop music trends or stay within your realm? I do kind of keep up, but the only thing that has really resonated with me has been deep house from South Africa. Do you have artists that you’ve been listening to that have inspired your work? Or any artists that you’d like to work with in the future? Not really because what I’ve done on this album is really traditional music from the Malian hunters and the kamele ngoni instruments. It’s really just that sort of traditional thing so there’s not many artists outside that that I’d want to work with. Now that you’ve finally finished this album are there plans to write another one in the future? Are you already thinking of ideas? Well I’ll just get through the tours first [laughs]. That’s my main focus though, preparing for the tour. I want to do another album but right now I’m just going to focus on the tour. I’ve got a few ideas for tracks but I’ll work on them later when the tour quiets down. I definitely want to. And you won’t have to wait 15 years for it. facebook.com/StGermainOfficial Interview by Isabelle Truman.

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RUDIMENTAL Rudimental are big fans of Aotearoa. They’ve spent so much hanging out at festivals here that they’ve become tight with Fat Freddy’s Drop, who they’re planning to make music with very soon. Ahead of their December show with their old mate Ed Sheeran, Rudimental’s Amir Amor spoke with Remix writer Isabelle Truman about their latest album, their latest influencers and their latest trip down under.

Your new album is now out! What can listeners and fans expect from it? We The Generation is a snapshot of where we are now. It’s a continuation of Home. We continued touring and made this album in between gigs at every chance we got. We went to South Africa, South America, Japan; we spent a lot of time in Jamaica, and all sorts of places and recorded all of this amazing music. We brought it back to Major Toms, which is still our base, right here in London. The soulful influences that we grew up with are coming out more and you can see that with some of the collaborators, and it’s also still got the rave and underground culture that we grew up with. I feel like it’s the best music we’ve made so far. Did you feel the pressure with your second album? The only pressure we felt was the pressure we put on ourselves. Obviously when you start having REMIX MAGAZINE ARTS & CULTURE

success, all of these people surround you and everyone wants their two pennies thrown in there. But for us, sticking to what we believe in is the main thing and that’s part of the reason the album is called We The Generation - the generation of musicians that we brought through on Home are still with us now, and we’re still strong-headed about what we do. We’re still in the same studio and it’s still going strong. The only pressure we’ve felt is the pressure to make the best music we could ever make.

for a long time. We’d spoken about doing stuff and it just so happened that we always hung out at festivals, so we thought we could do our own. We curated it, picked all of our favourite artists, made a dream list and ended up using an airport as a venue. Tickets sold out in a day!

In the middle of all of that you guys teamed up with Disclosure and hosted your own festival? Yeah, we started a festival over a beer! When we first started I remember DJ-ing in Ibiza with Disclosure and there was maybe 100 people there, so we kind of came through all of this together with them and we’ve known each other

You’ve been here a few times, right? What did you think of New Zealand? We love New Zealand! And I’m not just saying that. It’s an incredibly beautiful place. Last time I was there was for New Year’s Eve, not this year but the one before, and that was incredible. We got to spend a few days there, met some beautiful

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Are you doing another one? Yeah! We’re doing it again this year and we’re actually thinking of touring it and taking it to other countries – possibly your side of the world!

people and explored and spent a lot of time on the beach. What really struck me about New Zealand is the incredible nature. We’re coming into summer here in New Zealand, what have been your favourite tracks from the summer you’ve just had? Apart from yours own… I’ve been listening to a lot of Disclosure’s new album actually. It’s an incredible record and touring and hanging around with them a lot, we got to hear a lot of it before it was finished. And they used our girl Lorde in there as well! Yeah, Lorde is in there! They got to her before us. We really want to work with her, so Lorde if you read this give me a call! Who are some of the best artists that you’ve collaborated with over the years?

One of the most important for me was Bobby Womack who sadly passed away. I believe his song on We The Generation is one of the last songs he ever recorded. What was it like working with Ed Sheeran? I met Ed I think it was at a birthday party or something – before any of us had been signed. We exchanged details but we never really did anything for a few years. He went on to be massive, and we did alright as well and he just dropped me a text when we were all in L.A. and said come down to the studio. Ed was there with The Game and we ended up all making six tracks together over the two days - one of those tracks was ‘Bloodstream’.

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Passanger and Foy Vance in December, which will be amazing fun. What would your dream festival lineup include? We would love to get the Fugees together, and Lauren Hill on stage! If we can manage to do that we would’ve achieved something. We’re also big fans of Fat Freddy’s Drop. Fat Freddy’s we actually hung out with when we were in New Zealand. They’re very similar to us as people and as musicians and we’ve become good friends. We’re talking about doing music together and potentially bringing them out to do some gigs over here too. rudimental.co.uk

SPLORE SOUNDS As well as being New Zealand’s longest-running festival, Splore is one of our summer’s most exciting. The music alone is reason enough to go, with an eclectic line-up of local and international artists across a range of genres. You can get the details on everything else Splore has to offer in our Remix Summer Festival Guide in this section. We caught up with two of the headline acts from Splore 2016 to shed some light on what attendees can expect from their sets this February.

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So you’re coming to New Zealand for Splore in 2016? Have you been to New Zealand before? I’ve been to New Zealand before but only to DJ and quite a few years ago, but it’ll be the first time we’ve brought the Dub Pistols live and I can’t wait. The location looks fantastic. We’ve got quite a few friends in New Zealand, and we’ve only heard great things so I’m really looking forward to it, I’m excited!

You just released your debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons. How long has that been in the making? Most of my life to this point really, but I recorded it in February in the space of a month.

What can we expect from your performance? Full throttle party mayhem really. We only know one way and that’s fifth gear. It’s a full party, full energy. The last show generally does rock.

How has it been coming out with that independently? It’s been a very rich experience. I’ve learnt a lot and the freedom I have has helped me grow not just as an artist but also as a business.

Splore always themes their festivals, everyone gets really into it! Will you be channeling the ‘Summer Odyssey’ theme? I should imagine so; I mean we always get into whatever spirit of whatever is going on that’s for sure. We’ll never back out and we always embrace whatever is happening and we very much like a party!

So you’re coming to New Zealand for Splore Festival, do you have any other plans while you’re here? I think I’ll only be in New Zealand for one day so I won’t get to really do much apart from the performance, but I’m definitely trying to come back and spend some actual time. What can we expect from your performance at Splore? A lot of energy and good vibes!

Do you have some down time to enjoy the rest of the festival and to check out our country? I think we are going to be there for a couple days, so I hope we get to see the whole of the festival, that would be really nice. We are only doing Splore and Australia on this tour, so we intend to just hang out afterwards for sure.

Splore is on a beach so it’s very free and fun loving. Are you excited to check it out? Freedom is definitely something I value highly. The freedom to truly be ourselves is one of the most beautiful things in this world, so it should be great.

At a festival, if you could have any act headlining straight after you, who would it be? I still love Chemical Brothers, they are one of my favorites but I mean if the Beastie Boys were around, and they were going on after us, or even The Prodigy. We have played with them a few times, but their live show is incredible.

What makes a good festival? Great energy and an openness to things that are new and different.

Interviews by Jamie Clements. WHEN: 19th – 21st February 2016 WHERE: Tapapakanga Park, Auckland TICKETS: splore.net

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Summer is here and it’s going to be a cracker! To save you endless hours of Googling and scrolling through #summer pics on Instagram, we’ve put together a list of the top things to try across five summer staples; fashion, fitness, festivals, food and… fruity cocktails. Check them out below. 01: FASHION Summer weather means out with the old and in with the new, including your winter wardrobe. Thankfully the team at ilabb have you covered with a brand new season of spring/summer threads for both men and women. They have also released their second installment of the popular Syndicate Activewear range. Syndicate 2.0 merges hi-tech fabrication and sport luxe styling, which covers both your summer wardrobe and your summer workout! ilabb.co.nz

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02: FOOD BurgerFuel’s Fush & Chups Meal is back this summer. Available from January 4th for a limited time only, you’ll definitely want to head to your nearest BurgerFuel restaurant and order a Firestone Fish Burger, golden Spud Fries and a bottle of icy cold L&P. Putting your spuds IN the burger is a must. burgerfuel.co.nz 03: FRUITY COCKTAIL Summer is all about the delicious fruity cocktail, to sip at on a sunny afternoon. This summer you need to try the Clover Club, a delightful mix of Rogue Society Gin and tangy summer fruits; 45ml Rogue Society Gin 25ml lemon juice 2 tsp raspberry jam 1 fresh egg white roguesocietygin.com

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04: FITNESS Ditch the gym for a few months and hit the beach or the park for a workout! PUMA have your footwear sorted with their brand new PUMA Ignite Mesh trainers for men and women, with superior cushioning that disperses impact while providing optimal responsiveness. At $179.99 they’re a great option for those wanting durability and comfort at a price not reserved for royalty. nz.puma.com 05: FESTIVAL Spend New Year’s Eve at a festival. Northern Bass is always an incredible line up of local and international artists across three days in beautiful Mangawhai, and hour and a half north of Auckland. Visit the website for the full experience, camp, campervan and ‘boucamp’ (boutique camping) information. northernbass.co.nz

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Rhythm & Vines

The event that needs no introduction, Rhythm and Vines is New Zealand’s biggest music festival, the first place in the world to see the sun and a Kiwi right of passage. Rhythm and Vines brings people together to experience some of the best local and international artists in a setting that is unlike anywhere else in the world. But it’s so much more than the music! Here are a few things happening at Rhythm and Vines 2015. VINTAGE CLUB The ultimate New Years Eve experience is back with the Rhythm and Vines Vintage Club, this time in a new location overlooking the Vines Arena. This is the best spot to see out 2015, with all the added VIP benefits and creature comforts you’d come to expect at a world-class festival. Think coat checks and concierges, luxury loos with minimal queues, festival-chic maintenance at the Powder

Room and delicious food available provided by the legends at Food Truck Garage. GIGGLE IN THE VINES Relax during the day with this new gig at Rhythm and Vines, which will have you in fits. A line-up of comedy talent will bring you to tears each afternoon as you build up for the evening festivities. SPARK CHILL ZONE Spark’s chill zone overlooking the Vines stage has got all you need to kick back, relax and take in the sights and sounds of the festival. There will be shade (we know tents aren’t cool when it’s cooking outside), seats, beats, games, free Wifi and Spark’s beloved Automatic Thanks Machine stocked with free gifts for Spark customers. It’s the place to kick back and relax while you relive the previous night or plan the next. Make sure to check it out.

WHEN: 29th December - 31st December 2015 WHERE: Waiohika Estate, Gisborne TICKETS: rhythmandvines.co.nz LINE-UP: Angus & Julia Stone, Mac Miller, Nero, Pendulum, Sub Focus, RL Grime, Peking Duk, Golden Features, Zeds Dead, Sticky Fingers

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TASTE RHYTHM AND VINES Rhythm and Vines are keen to ensure that their punters are well fed and don’t go hungry. This year they have invited some of New Zealand’s top mobile food operators on hand with the very best cuisine. MY FESTIVAL STORY Everything is better with music especially at New Year which is why Spark and Spotify have again partnered with R&V to bring you the ultimate music festival experience. Back and better than ever is My Festival Story, a social timeline of your festival experience that captures what you got up to, where and when, so you get to relive it all over again. Using the nifty tech in your official R&V festival wristband My Festival Story allows you to collect and share your own unique festival experience via your Spotify account. Check it out at myfestivalstory.co.nz.

Spark Thanks are bringing to life amazing experiences for Spark customers at Rhythm & Vines. It’s their way of saying thanks. For more information on how you can get exclusive access to movies, music and much more with Spark Thanks head to spark.co.nz/thanks.

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STAY COOL, PARTY PEOPLE Let’s face it; the New Zealand sun is one harsh beast! If you want to stay on top of your game for long afternoons at these amazing festivals, then you need to stay hydrated. Available in a heap of different flavours, Lipton Ice Tea is great to gulp down and the ultimate in refreshment for when you’re cutting shapes on the D-floor! Keep an eye out for Lipton Ice Tea this summer, which sports a seriously sexy new bottle.

Returning for the fifth year, Rhythm and Alps is back with a star-studded line-up, once again cementing this festival as one of New Zealand’s finest. If you’re looking for epic beats and a quintessential Kiwi experience in our stunning South Island, then this is where you need to be. Accommodation options include on-site camping, campervans, premium camping and a ‘glamping’ option, so there’s something

WHEN: 30 December – 31st December 2015 WHERE: Cadrona Valley, Wanaka, New Zealand TICKETS: rhythmandalps.co.nz

for everyone. Check out the VIP ticket for exclusive bar access, premium cuisine, phone chargers, dedicated hosts, flushing loos and views of the main stage. Then launching this year is the brand new GIMME SHELTER, which was created as a whole new show and viewing experience at Rhythm and Alps. Plenty more information on their website!

LINE-UP: Shihad, Carl Cox, Sticky Fingers, Chali 2na + The House of Vibe, Katchafire, The Opiuo Band, Ed Rush + Optical, Dub Phizix + Strategy, DJ Marky, Maala.

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This annual music, arts and dance festival held in New Plymouth is famous for celebrating diversity, different cultures and fun! It’s your number one chance to experience all aspects of art, combining local acts with unique international acts from all corners of the globe. The eccentric mix of culture celebrates all types of music and also embraces all different kinds of people – babies and young children included! WOMAD is packed with activities, including their huge range of stalls, filled with a diverse range of food, clothing, and games, as well as a Kidzone, Taste the World cooking sessions, the Village of Wellness, and workshops with the artists. WHEN: Friday 18th March - Sunday 20th March 2016 WHERE: TSB Bowl of Brooklands, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth TICKETS: womad.co.nz LINE-UP: Thomas Oliver, Louis Baker, Katchafire, No Man’s Land, Pass the Gat, Tami Neilson, Julia Deans, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whanau a Apanui, Bic Runga, Ester Rada, Hazmat Modine, Tulegur, Calexico, Songhoy Blues, The Jerry Cans

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If you’re an Auckland local you’ll know all about this one. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival held their first show on our shores back in 2010 and since then they’ve grown bigger and better by the year. Laneway has given Auckland Anniversary Weekend a whole new meaning, with kids waiting all summer for this one. The Laneway Festival has a real focus on quality music, carefully selecting local and international artists, both established and emerging, for an afternoon of eclectic sounds. Previous years have included had Florence + the Machine, FKA Twigs and Banks. Once again this year’s line-up hits the nail on the head and you can see the full listing on their website. WHEN: 1st February 2016 WHERE: Silo Park, Auckland TICKETS: auckland.lanewayfestival.com LINE-UP: Beach House, CHVRCHES, Flume, Hudson Mohawke, Purity Ring, Hermitude, Grimes, East India Youth, Thundercat, Vince Staples.

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Over 17 years Splore has cemented itself as one of the most unique and inspiring New Zealand events, by embracing all aspects of the creative world. Whether you’re there for the music, the art, the people, the beach, or a bit of everything, there’s no doubt you’ll leave Splore with a grin from ear-to-ear. People who attend Splore say it was the best festival they’ve ever been

to… in the whole world! Splore 2016 will present seven different music and entertainment zones, with a wide range of music, performance, visual art, workshops, contemporary installations, delicious diverse cuisine, and forums for guests to enjoy. Each year has a different theme and 2016 is ‘Summer Odyssey’, which Splore-goers are encouraged to interpret however they like. Trust us when we tell you, they really get into

WHEN: 19th -21st February 2016 WHERE: Tapapakanga Park, Auckland NZ TICKETS: splore.net ARTISTS: Leftfield, Klangkarussell, The Dub Pistols, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nightmares on Wax, Little Simz, Waxahatchee, The Correspondents, Katchafire, The Cuban Brothers.

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the theme! You’ll see some incredible outfits at Splore. GREEN TICK Splore has introduced many initiatives over the years to minimise the festival’s footprint, including the encouragement of car-pooling, subsidising public transport, reusing drinking vessels and developing a recycling system that is manned by volunteers.

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The new kid on the block is already making massive waves with their 2016 line-up. Yes, KENDRICK LAMAR! Say no more. This new one-day festival in Auckland will showcase 40 artists from both New Zealand and abroad. They’re covering all bases with a broad range of music, as well as delicious food options, local artworks, an artisanal market, festival fashion stalls, a kids zone, and a new festival forum for exchanging cultural and

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innovative ideas. Inspired by, and aligned with the world-class Austin City Limits Music in Austin, Texas, Auckland City Limits plans to fuse the best elements of Austin’s premier festival with a New Zealand flavour and spirit, while maintaining the amazing atmosphere and kick you want to get out of a one-dayer. We’re pretty amped to see how this one plays out!

WHEN: 19th March 2016 WHERE: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland TICKETS: aucklandcitylimits.com LINE-UP: Kendrick Lamar, The National, Action Bronson, The Naked & Famous, Sturgill Simpson, Grace Potter and more to be announced.

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SOAKING UP THE DEEP SOUTH Remix takes a journey through the southern states of the U.S.A. to experience space, dinosaurs, jazz and so much unforgettable southern hospitality.

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GETTING THERE The southern states of the United States are now only one flight away for Kiwis, thanks to Air New Zealand. They now fly direct to Houston, Texas, up to five times per week, providing a gateway to this culturally diverse area and opening up a whole new range of travel opportunities. airnewzealand.co.nz AUSTIN, TEXAS They call Austin the blue dot in the red state. It’s as liberal as a banana. The focus is on having a good time and enjoying life. With a strong university culture, there are lots of intellectuals and you can really feel the vibe by walking the streets. Austin is a capital of cool. Being the ‘live music capital of the world’ there are numerous venues in the city to see live music. Austin also houses mega hip festivals like Austin City Limits and SXSW, the music festival with a tech and media conference on the side. But it’s the food, THE FOOD, you cannot go past! from the exquisite food trucks, some of our favourite food spots included The Radisson, Garage, The Driskall Hotel’s 1884 Bakery and Black’s.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS Houston and the wider Texas region is one area I didn’t think I would ever visit, but on my recent trip I found the South has a whole heap of soul and there’s so much for Remix travellers to check out. Saddle up! Head out to a ranch! ‘When in Texas’, right? Nothing beats the great outdoors of Texas where you can ride a horse through the desert or watch a rodeo style bull chase. We visited George Ranch just South of Houston but there are heaps of options just outside of Austin as well. Visit the NASA space museum ‘Houston, we have a problem’. More than anything else Houston is known for being the mission control of the United States space programme. This city is heaven for space geeks like me. I was blown away by the size of the museum and fact that 1960’s technology sent humans to the moon! The Museum of Natural Science (dinosaur bones!) The United States has the largest collection of dinosaur bones in the world. I am obsessed with natural history and our environment, so the 295

Museum of Natural Science was a must for me. You’ll see complete original T-Rex bones and so much more. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA New Orleans’ reputation precedes it for a reason; it is one of the most exhilarating cities in the world. Talk about a place that has soul. Most of the action is focused in the French Quarter, which is alive with street music, food stalls and jazz bars. Most of the live music is concentrated around Frenchman Street, with clubs like DBA, Snug Harbor and The Blue Nile alive with enthusiastic performers and audiences. Make sure you have a few evenings in New Orleans, so you can explore the streets and try out some of the food and drinks in the eclectic lineup of incredible restaurants. Two of my favourites were The Three Muses and the Marigny Brasserie. Make sure you order a famous Ramos gin fizz! Words by Tim Phin & photography by Carl Thompson.

ISLAND GETAWAY Inside Julia & Libby Matthews’ Hawaiian adventure

In September we were lucky enough to visit one of our dream destinations - Hawaii. Our trip was filled with, breathtaking scenery, sandy beaches, shopping, island hopping and of course incredible food. We visited the three islands. Since there is so much to see and do on the three islands we visited - Waikiki, Maui and Kona - we have put together a mini guide on where to eat, what to do, how to get around and the best way to travel to Hawaii. GETTING THERE Flying to Hawaii from New Zealand is a nine hour flight so you want to make it a comfortable one. We flew direct to Honolulu with Hawaiian Airlines and upgraded ourselves to ‘Extra Comfort’ in order to make the flight more enjoyable. The benefits of flying ‘extra comfort’ include more REMIX MAGAZINE TRAVEL

legroom, priority services, pillow and blankets and an upgraded meal. We had enough leg room that we were able to stretch right out and sleep comfortably, allowing us to arrive in Hawaii feeling refreshed and ready to explore. hawaiianairlines.co.nz WHERE TO EAT Bills, Waikiki: The well known eatery Bills in Sydney has opened in Waikiki and it’s a must visit when you are there. We would highly recommend the ricotta hot cakes – they are famous for a reason! billshawaii.com Choice Health Bar, Maui: Smoothie, salad and acai bowl heaven! All the food is raw, vegan and delicious. choicehealthbar.com

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Nobu, Waikiki: World famous Japanese restaurant chain, Nobu was by far one of the best meals we have eaten (yes, big call!). We treated ourselves to dinner, dessert and cocktails here. Pricy but worth every cent. noburestaurants.com Heavenly Café, Waikiki: If you are after a healthy meal with decent coffee, Heavenly is the place. We found ourselves dining here most days, ordering the omelete, green juice and acai bowl. heavenly-waikiki.com Chai’s, Waikiki: Chef Chai is recognized as one of Hawaiis top Regional Cuisine Chefs and also creates all the meals on Hawaiian Airlines. His menu reflects the cultural diversity of the Hawaiian Islands and Oahu. The fish tacos are to die for! chaiswaikiki.com

Words and photography by Julia & Libby Matthews.

Maka By Mana, Maui: When asking for food recommmendations in Maui this place got mentioned many times, and after visiting we could see why. This is raw vegan foodie heaven. Their Makua Bowl was a favorite of ours - Maple maca yogurt base, sprouted vanilla bean, macnuts, apple bananas, sprouted granola, and a drizzle of local honey. They also do an amazing cold brew coffee. makabymana.com Original Big Island Shaved Iced, Kona: Lychee, mango, guava, blue vanilla cream and root are just a few of the flavours this place has to offer. Toppings include coconut cream, ice cream and whipped cream. Very indulgent but worth visiting if you are wanting a sweet treat.

Under the Bodhi Tree, Kona: A quant vegan cafĂŠ that serves vegan and vegetarian meals along with fresh juices, raw desserts, smoothies and kombuncha on tap. All the ingredients are sourced locally which is a big tick from us. underthebodhi.net

Greenwells Coffee Farm, Kona: The Greenwells Coffee Farm tours take you around the coffee fields, processing facillities, you can enjoy various flavours of coffee and see how coffee is made. Highly recommend this tour for any coffee connoisseur. greenwellfarms.com

WHAT TO DO Shopping, Waikiki: Waikiki is every shopper’s dream, it has over 300 stores and almost every store you can name. Make sure you put aside a full day to shop here. alamoanacenter.com

HOW TO GET AROUND Whatever you do, rent a car when you visit Maui and Kona. There is so much more to see and do if you hop in your car and explore the islands. Waikiki is a lot easier to get around, the shops, beaches and eateries are all walking distance from most of the resorts and if you do want to explore the further parts of the island, use an Uber.

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REMIX MAGAZINE PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY CHOO In association with Kathryn Wilson & hosted at Skycity Theatre

On Thursday 22nd October Remix magazine hosted an invite-only cocktail party of industry insiders and VIP guests at Auckland’s SKYCITY Theatre. In attendance as a special guest of honour was international fashion icon and legendary shoe designer, Professor Jimmy Choo. New Zealand shoe designer Kathryn Wilson presented a magical ‘shoe-stallation’ of her summer collection, which featured her heels suspended on ribbons from the theatre ceilings. ‘It was an honour to visit New Zealand for my first official engagement. Thanks to Remix magazine I was able to meet many people in New Zealand fashion and see your beautiful country,’ Professor Choo said of his visit.

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With very special thanks… Professor Jimmy Choo’s New Zealand visit wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our elite sponsors to whom we owe thanks: Westpac New Zealand, SKYCITY Entertainment Group and Huawei. But also a very special thanks to our event partners BMW New Zealand, Vodafone New Zealand, Malaysian Airlines, Rekorderlig Cider, Heineken Light, Moet Hennessy and Newmarket Business Association. Photography by Carmen Bird.

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THE FINAL WORD

JIMMY CHOO’S ADVICE ON HOW TO BE HAPPIER A conversation with Tim Phin

What do you like most about New Zealand? The impression when you come to New Zealand is that it is a very peaceful country. You go wherever you like. Important people come here, they like to see beautiful places, and they become somewhat purified, very clean air. I looked at the fashion places, yesterday we went to Newmarket and they have all these up-and-coming designers, and anything you want to buy, everything is there. I also went out to the sea on a boat, you can see the beautiful volcano, everything surrounding is so green and the mountains are so beautiful. I have been travelling around the world, to many different places, but it would be good to come here and stay for maybe two or three weeks, because the people here are very warm, everyone is so supportive. One thing I noticed is that in New Zealand you were teaching people Thai Chi and how to relax? What are REMIX MAGAZINE JIMMY CHOO

your secrets to being happy? I think people when talking about happiness, some people say they are not happy but they need to know how to control their emotions. They have to let go. We are all human. We all think the same. You mustn’t get annoyed, like in a restaurant if the waiter is slow, or messes up your order, there is no point getting angry. I think you have to let go. Also sleep is very important. In the old days I was in bed nine o’clock. My father said to sleep because we were up very early. I get up at five in the morning, go out, start running, get fresh air, exercise, get strong. Sleep early; remember to eat healthy food as well. If you don’t sleep though, you wont have the correct foundation or protection for your body. If you eat the wrong food you can still get by, but if you don’t sleep enough, it’s wasted.

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At this stage of your life you want to give back. Why is mentoring important? Now this is the same, you see people when you do exercise, like martial arts and everything, they always want to give back. They always have a student, someone to transfer what they learn from their own muscle. They want a person to learn, to give back to society. How would you create world peace? How should people solve world peace? There are a lot of things we can do. Show a good example, not to be fighting, not to be stealing or damaging things. We want to understand the new generation, talk to them, influence them, and understand them. In life, we have to be peaceful together. In life we have to love each other, we learn from each other, never get jealous of each other. One world, one country, then everything will then be peaceful.

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