A photographic documentation of the COVID -19 lockdown

by Auckland based photographer Jono Parker (@Parker)

 Talented photographer and good friend of Edit. Jono Parker was so mesmerized by the eerie atmosphere of a city made up of empty spaces and the absence of sound that he decided to shoot it. Through his lens the big city feels bigger than ever with wide empty spaces and a lack of people. This collection of images highlights a moment in Auckland’s history we hope will never be repeated. A city during a pandemic in lockdown.

See more images at /aforgottennormality.com

Clearly we are all in a crisis right now. Arc'teryx has answered the growing calls of many in the medical community to step up and help. After 10 days of consulting with local health authorities they were able to produce an efficient ( and admittedly stylish ) reusable medical gown to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Arc'teryx gathered a team of sewers, engineers, sample and pattern makers at the Arc'One headquarters early in April. Adhering to very strict health protocols and production guidelines, the team worked at producing its first batch of 500 PPE gowns to supply British Columbia who are currently facing a shortage. Currently they are in production to manufacture 30,000 units, then in collaboration with their partners Survival and Boardroom Clothing, their joint capacity should be able to reach 90,000. The gowns are also professionally washed and sanitized before they reach the front lines, of course.

Now we can't promise we'll have these in for our next drop, but why not try make your own? In order to reduce barriers and crowdsource help from other companies, Arc'teryx has provided access to the gown's pattern and technical specifications for free.

We at Edit. admire Arc'teryx's efforts. Companies stepping out of the box to help solve these issues are key in keeping us moving forward and into a new, very different world...

For more information on the medical gown initiative, check out the video linked below.

Arc’teryx | Medical Gowns 

 Rhude designer Rhuigi Villaseñor’s design sensibility draws from iconographic moments in popular culture as noted in appropriated motifs pulled from Marlboro cigarettes to sub-cultural cliques like Honda racing. Villasenor explores these references through printed graphics and a nod towards collective nostalgia, which is then catapulted outside the realms of street wear through a mash up of form and sensibility. The final outcome is that of a hybrid model where a unique perspective on tailoring meets our collective desire for all things nostalgic and casual. It is in these clashes of aesthetic sensibility which has garnered such attention within the realms of the celebrity and beyond. The likes of Kendrick Lemar, asap rocky, meek mill and Jay Z to Lebron James and Lewis Hamilton are courting Villasenor’s designs, and the momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing. 

We are pleased to introduce Rhude to New Zealand for the first time beginning with a selection from the SS20 Pre Collection.

Available in store and online now

With a traditionalist foundation, Buttero has never been afraid to evolve and move with the times. While holding on to its Italian roots, Buttero builds shoes with a passion for tradition, creativity and authenticity. The Buttero mark is a symbol of quality, evoking futuristic silhouettes we are more likely to see in high-fashion or streetwear brands, transforming them with their signature premium leathers.

Buttero's Tanino harks back to the companies roots with a modern interpretation of the classic sneaker, hand made with the finest details in the sunny Tuscan hills of Stabbia, Italy.

Available online and in store now.

For Spring/Summer 2019, adidas by Raf Simons continues to update its now-iconic silhouette, the RS OZWEEGO.

This season it returns with soles coated in a mirrored TPU film, recalling the 70’s glam rock era that was central to Raf Simon’s seasonal inspiration. The mirrored surface contrasts with the leather uppers offered in classic tones of black, white and grey.

Available in Vulcan Lane only

This season adidas by Raf Simons layers past, present, and future to create a new footwear range inspired by the painting technique of trompe-l’œil, French for “deceive the eye”.

Raf Simons has curated styles from the adidas Originals archive: the Torsion Conquest Super (1990-1992) and the Peachtree (1985). These shoes were photographed and 3-D modeled to fit the RS Stan Smith.

The resulting footwear retains select details of the vintage shoes on the uppers, including stains, exposed glue, and other general wear— transporting authentic elements of the past into the now.

Available online and in-store now.

Another season of menswear, this time showcasing AW19-20 collections, has descended and passed through Florence, Italy. Pitti Uomo - the largest menswear trade show in the world, has once again played host to the most sartorially inclined in the business.

Out in full force, as usual, were the peacocks hoping to be seen (and photographed) but more importantly, hundreds of brands showing new season trends and thousands of attendees showing how to wear them.

A heavy lean towards softer tailoring and wider silhouettes were once again reinforced - oversized is the new skinny. We saw the repeated use of belted coats for men, softer and fuller in shape; the belting employed to retain some form. As with classical menswear the resurgence of check and herringbone heavy fabrics were hard to miss. Military influenced garments were another trend on the courtyards of Pitti; khaki green fabrics were aplenty alongside cargo pockets and utility jacketing. In footwear, the direction was no surprise. Sneakers show no sign of slowing down with the likes of Y-3, adidas x Raf Simons, Nike x OFF-WHITE and Balenciaga being impossible to avoid.

Click through to see a few of the looks which caught our eye at Pitti 95. See you next from Paris Fashion Week.

In this collection, Y-3 works with new materials and elements from athletic-gear designs. The Harigane II mixes the technical look of a sleek knit and mesh upper with the handcrafted feel of leather at the toe and heel. Zigzag stitched 3-Stripes complete the experimental style of these shoes.

Available in-store and online now.

A new brand to Edit. - DEVEAUX is a ready-to-wear collection that is elevating ease. Under the helm of founder Matthew Breen, designer Andrea Tsao and artistic director Tommy Ton, Deveaux understands the demands of a modern lifestyle. Reinterpreting classic styles by introducing fresh silhouettes and textures, refining fit, and contextualising nostalgic items in the present world.

This FW18 season sees the use of thick corduroy, herringbone wool, knitted baby camel hair and napped wool on relaxed silhouettes.

Available online and in store now.

MONITALY Fall / Winter 2018 has just landed from the US. 

Founded by Japanese designer Mr Yuki Matsuda in Hermosa Beach, California, Monitaly updates classic American designs with contemporary fits and fabrication. Keeping the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi in mind, their ultimate goal is to create garments that will age beautifully and be equally as distinctive and compelling today as they will be tomorrow.

This season sees a range of workwear inspired garments realised in Vancloth Sateen Cotton, Cone Mills White Oak Denim and a touch of lux is added with the use of 8.5 oz velvet and wool gabardine.

Available online and in store now.

Drawing inspiration from a day in the life of London, Oliver Spencer builds on his love affair with the culture, people and unique energy that the city has to offer. From the urbane to the urban, he celebrates the unique experience of London life whether wandering Thames-side or after dark neon-lit adventures.

The AW’18 colour palette features charcoal and grey, inspired by the city’s urban sprawl contrasting with navy blues and light grey of the Thames.

Corduroy features heavily in Oliver’s signature Judo Pant, Drawstring Trouser and Buffalo Jacket styles whilst his casual Brookes Jacket and Fishtail Trouser is realised in a wool/linen glen-check – perfect to pair with a white tee and leather sneakers.

Available online and in store now.

Our first delivery from Y-3 for the FW18 season is in store now.

Yohji Yamamoto and adidas are launching Chapter 1 from Y-3’s FW18 collection, a nod to the ongoing collaborative nature of the brand. With an emphasis placed on craftsmanship, innovation, and tradition the range showcases a variety of oversized silhouettes in exaggerated proportions. Sashiko inspired stitching is also prevalent throughout the range. In remaining true to the DNA of the brand, FW18 Chapter 1 is dressed predominantly in black.

As part of this delivery new colourways for the Y-3 Harigane, Kusari and Suberou are now available.

Click here to view FW18 collection.

A selection of brands from our winter collection are on sale now.

Brands include: adidas x Raf Simons, Y-3, maharishi, Oliver Spencer, Gian Carlo Rossi, Roberto Collina and more...

In celebration of Belgian National Day, held on July 21, adidas by Raf Simons pays tribute to the designer’s home country with an exclusive new colourway of the RS Replicant Ozweego runner. Together with a recently released American edition, the new Belgian version completes a duo of nation-specific designs. 

Here, Simons skins the iconic runner in the colours of the Belgian flag. A singular statement and a paragon of contemporary design, the RS Replicant Ozweego is defined by distinct cut-out panels in place of the original RS Ozweego’s transparent silicone windows.

The shoe will be packaged in an exclusive boxed set, each pair sold with three sets of matching geometric-printed knit socks.

Exclusive to Edit. in NZ.
Available in Vulcan Lane only.

Drôle de Monsieur’s pre-fall/winter 2018 collection is a continuation of their signature streetwear style combined with retro inspiration.

In store now is the “Not From Paris Madame” permanent collection and Pre-fall 2018.

adidas by Raf Simons continues its reinvention of the iconic RS Ozweego runner, revealing an exclusive, limited-edition, red-white-and-blue version in celebration of Independence Day. The shoe is an update on the RS Replicant Ozweego, the deconstructed style first seen for Spring/Summer 2018.

A powerful statement of contemporary design, the RS Replicant Ozweego features unique cut-out panels in place of the transparent silicone windows seen in the original RS Ozweego runner. The shoe will be packaged in an exclusive boxed set, each pair sold with three sets of matching geometric-printed knit socks.

The RS Replicant Ozweego pack – USA Colors edition receives a selective retail introduction at only 50 stores worldwide on the 28th June.

Sunglasses - Garrett Leight California Optical

Coat - Oliver Spencer 

Blazer - Maharishi

Trousers - Cellar Door

With the end of Daylight Saving, the accompanying rain, wind and drop in temperature, our latest delivery from Italy seems very timely.

Featuring our broadest range of jackets and coats to date from outerwear specialist Gian Carlo Rossi, sumptuous wool/cashmere knitwear from Crossley and winter-weight shirting in soft, brushed cotton from Aglini.

Drôle De Monsieur’s SS18 capsule collection is based around the iconic sunset logo from the 80’s, intended to hark back to an era only seen on TV. An American age of culture where logos were as essential as it seems to be on streetwear today.

New brand to Edit.

MONITALY has just landed from the US.

Founded by Japanese designer Mr Yuki Matsuda in Hermosa Beach, California, Monitaly updates classic American designs with contemporary fits and fabrication blending sophisticated detailing with astute attention to silhouette. Keeping the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi in mind their ultimate goal is to create garments that will age beautifully and be equally as distinctive and compelling today as they will be tomorrow.

This Spring/Summer 2018, Drôle de Monsieur releases “Collection N°5.” Like previous seasons collections, contemporary streetwear styles are infused with a retro aesthetic.

This latest collection by Drôle de Monsieur features track jackets and pants, paneled shirts, windbreakers, functional hoodies, graphic sweatshirts and t-shirts, polos, and caps. To create an easy-to-wear wardrobe, the entire collection has been designed in monochromatic tones. Each piece is made from high-quality luxury fabrics, such as Japanese satins, Italian knits, French woven fabrics, Canadian fleeces, and Korean technical fabrics.

Each season, the designers draw inspiration from childhood memories that continue to play in their minds—such as scenes from old movies and images of the now vintage clothing they once wore—and infuse these with a modern attitude.

Oliver Spencer’s Spring Summer 2018 collection was inspired by Oli’s love of the town he grew up in, London.

London, a beautifully proud, tough and loving place, has always been a love of Oliver Spencer’s. The SS18 collection is a homage to this great city.

The colour palette of dusky green, cool blue, deep umber and ecru are accentuated by stripes and checks that run through the whole collection. Fabrics are textured and intricate with an artisan feel.

New brand to Edit.

3×1 has just landed from the US. Created by denim prodigy Scott Morrison, 3×1 is based in Soho, NYC.

The brand boasts the largest collection of premium selvedge denim in the world, all of which is utilised to produce a premium denim collection manufactured by a 24 person team located in the heart of their flagship store.

This season we have introduced a selection of raw and washed Japanese denim which we believe accurately represents its deservedly large cult status in the fashion and denim world.

Available in store now.

New sneaker style for SS18

Global release tomorrow.
2/12/17
Limited quantities.

Auckland | Vulcan Ln
Newmarket | Teed St
Wellington | Hunter St

Earlier this year at the trade fair Pitti Uomo in Florence, we met a guy called Filippo. We were taken by the amazing trousers he was showing. Turns out Filippo’s family own a factory (which we just visited), right up in the north of Italy near the Austrian border, that specialises in trouser production. They make for the best brands in the world – we’re talking Armani, Balenciaga, Loro Piana etc. Filippo has used these tools and his love for Japanese fabric to create some of the best trousers we have seen. They are elegant yet casual, refined yet comfortable and epitomise the new silhouettes happening right now in menswear.

Now, you won’t know this brand. That’s kind of the point. We spend a fair amount of time and money travelling the globe to find these new and exciting brands that perhaps you would otherwise never see. That’s what keeps the Edit. experience interesting, fresh and relevant. And that’s what keeps us motivated.

Trust your taste over brand. Always.