frank bits
companion hats
As any paleskin can attest, the sun is an enemy. A big, hot, fiery enemy that sometimes wears sunglasses in pictures drawn by kids. Wearing a hat is the best way to flip the bird at the solar bully (aside from actually, you know, flipping the bird), and if you’re going to pop something large and protective on your head, it may as well look good, too. Enter the clever folks from Companion – a New Zealand label that’s been churning out some pretty sweet brims of late. They’re made in collaboration with refugees and migrants in Aotearoa, and if you’d like to see more, you can visit companion-store.com
v. happy co
Your ABCs have never looked better thanks to Melbourne dames Vanessa Perilli and Esther Navarro-Orejon – aka V. Happy Co – and their range of sweet Alphapics. From individual letters to tiny-tot names and full-blown A-to-Zs, they make cleverly designed prints to boost language awareness while looking modern and fun in your digs. High fives for that! Available in A2 or A3 sizes at vhappyco.com
celery the label
The folks from Sydney brand Celery the Label reckon they like “nice things made from good stuff”, and one glance at their collection would suggest they speak the truth. Take these Sukey sandals, for instance: not only are they nice to look at in a ‘classic shoe you’ll never get tired of’ kind of way, they’re also made with super-soft vegetable-tanned leather that – word has it – will gradually mould to the shape of your foot. Tick, tick. We have a pair of the sandals (worth $250) to give away, so visit frankie.com. au/win if they seem up your alley. celerythelabel.com
garage project x twenty-seven names
As the saying goes, sometimes good neighbours become good friends, and Wellington locals Garage Project and twenty-seven names are evidence of the awesomeness that can come from that. The brewery and fashion label have teamed up to create a refreshing peach ice tea sour in a can featuring artwork from twenty-seven names’ newest clothing range. It’s a bit spiffy to look at (and imbibe, from what we hear), so if you’re over 18 and after a tasty tipple, head to garageproject.co.nz
cardigang
If you were lost in the wilderness with nothing but some yarn and a pair of
