Sally Eagle Bridal – Wellington

Tell us about your design background and how you came to launch a bridal boutique/dressmaking business? I was always interested in fashion and from a young age I was making my own clothes and drawing up designs. Once I finished school I studied fashion at University and found that all I really wanted to design … Read more


Blooms of the week – Lu Diamond

I have been growing zinnias in the garden this year, with the intention of using them as pretty details in my bridal bouquets. But once they were in full bloom, thriving and showing off in the garden I had an extremely hard time cutting them, which resulted in me still ordering bunches as I loved … Read more


Together Loves – Natalie Chan

You opened your atelier in 2001, what led you to this? I’ve had a life-long love affair for creating beautiful designs for myself and others to enjoy, so when the chance arose to have my own atelier – above a florist’s boutique no less – it was the perfect opportunity.


Clematis and Crane Brothers

Categories: Fashion, Inspiration, Weddings-Clematis and Crane Brothers

Japanese artisan shoemaker Keitaro Takano of Clematis visited New Zealand last week, being hosted at Crane Brothers‘ High Street store where an exhibition of Clematis shoes was held and a workroom set up for shoemaking and shoe shining demonstrations. Guests to the trunk show were treated to divine catering from Ebisu and other beautiful and … Read more


Together Loves: Crane Brothers

Categories: Fashion-Together Loves: Crane Brothers

Razor-sharp, dynamic, forthright and impeccably put together – attributes shared both by Murray Crane and his 17-year-old menswear brand Crane Brothers. Specialists in suits, shirts, accessories and weddingwear, always on point and perfectly produced in the highest quality, the man and his brand were tailor-made for Together Journal…