Six things to know about the Jaguar E-PACE, the sleek SUV that defies expectations

9 Jun 2021

A slightly smaller version of Jaguar’s popular F-PACE, the E-PACE is taking the compact SUV category by storm with its sleek looks, sporty design and clever systems. A car worth familiarising yourself with, here are six things you need to know about the SUV that defies expectations.

Careful Attention to Detail
The E-PACE commands attention, even when it’s just parked on the street. But it’s really in the little details that its character comes alive. Customisable textures and finishes festoon the interior and are bathed in soft pools of ambient lighting, striking the perfect tone every time. And if you look hard enough, you’ll also spot hidden nods to the Jaguar marque, including the exclusive Jaguar and Cub design hidden in the corner of the front windscreen, as well as a subtle jaguar print under the centre console.

A World Record Holder
Fun fact: The Jaguar E-PACE achieved a Guinness World Record for the furthest barrel roll in a production vehicle, when stunt driver Terry Grant took on the challenge after months of preparation. His 15.3 metre-long barrel roll saw the E-PACE twist and fly through the air before sticking a clean landing on all four wheels. Quite the achievement for a car of its size and stature.

Space with Pace
Designed to keep up with the hectic demands of family life, the Jaguar E-PACE refuses to scrimp on space. So whether you’re embarking on the school run, or heading for a weekend away, the E-PACE’s deep centre console, spacious glovebox, specially-made front door bins, and generous, 577-litre boot (able to fit a pram lying flat or two medium suitcases) make it a pragmatic choice for those on-the-go. While it might boast top speeds of 206 kilometres per hour, it’s clear that the zippy nature of the E-PACE takes nothing away from its practicality.

Brute Strength
If you’re someone who loves to escape the city, boat in tow, the E-PACE might just be the perfect car in which to do it. Despite being a compact SUV, the E-PACE’s towing capacity is 1800 kilograms, which makes it as strong as it is sleek.

Built for Action
For anyone with an active lifestyle, the Jaguar E-PACE’s optional Activity Key is an absolute must. Need to go for a run or a swim without taking your keys? Strap the robust, fully waterproof Activity Key to your wrist and leave your proper keys safely in the car. When you’re done, simply touch the Activity Key to your tailgate to unlock.

A Tailored Driving Experience
Part of what makes the E-PACE unique is the way it makes the driving experience so personal. Its optional Adaptive Dynamics system monitors wheel positions and body movements to ensure your suspension is operating at its best, while the clever JaguarDrive Control allows you to switch between Normal, Eco, Dynamic and Winter modes to make subtle steering and throttle changes. These, among others, are the systems that allow you to make the E-PACE feel like it’s truly yours.

www.jaguar.co.nz

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Looking for kitchen inspiration? This striking family home offers a stylish lesson in seamlessly integrated appliances

PHOTOS Dave Kulesza | 9 Jun 2021

What was once an early-1900s bungalow, the Melbourne-based Malvern II House, has been given a new lease on life as a fully adaptable family home. Architect Zoë Geyer’s thoughtful addition of a new wing at the rear of the property allowed for the incorporation of a sleek and beautiful open-plan kitchen, living and dining room.

The home owner, Sarah Reid, is an interior designer whose design studio SR&O took care of the interiors, with an emphasis on making the home both beautiful and functional. The key, central hub for socialising and entertaining, the kitchen brief was for it to be attractive and welcoming, while remaining visually-uncluttered. An impressive marble island creates a sense of separation and the sizeable dining table is set into its own nook, within reachable distance of the built-in bar.

Fisher & Paykel Integrated CoolDrawer^TMMulti-temperature drawer, 90cm.

Fisher & Paykel 9 function, self-cleaning pyrolytic oven, 90cm and Gas on steel, flush fit hob, 90cm.

Fisher & Paykel appliances were chosen throughout for their ability to offer a high level of performance while providing the perfect fit and finish within the cabinetry. An integrated rangehood floats inconspicuously above the built-in oven which, while aesthetically minimal, functions perfectly for day-to-day cooking with its 900mm width.

Customisable appliances like the Fisher & Paykel Column refrigerator and freezer exemplify both aesthetics and functionality, providing design freedom with the ability to integrate the fronts so they’re concealed seamlessly, and the interior of both fridge and freezer have variable temperature zones to create the perfect (customisable) climate for food.

Fisher & Paykel Integrated column refrigerator, 61cm.

Opposite the dining table, another hidden appliance reinforces the flexibility enjoyed by this house’s residents. The CoolDrawer™ set within the bar’s joinery, allows dark marble, timber and top-lit shelves of glassware to take centre stage visually, while offering five different food modes, including fridge, freezer, pantry, chill and wine. Supportive and functional, this thoughtfully designed family home certainly proves day-to-day practicality need not sacrifice aesthetics.

Styling: Bea & Co
Architecture: Zoë Geyer
Interior Design: SR&O

www.fisherpaykel.com

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Taste test: We try Paradise Fusion Pizza, the new venture from Auckland’s most popular Indian eatery

9 Jun 2021

As you may have noticed, we have our ear firmly attached to the ground when it comes to whispers of new openings, new collaborations and events we think that you, dear reader, might like to know about. So, when we heard one of our favourite cheap and cheerful Indian spots in Auckland was branching out into fusion pizzas, needless to say we were intrigued.

Paradise Indian Restaurant has ruled the Sandringham strip for over a decade, with both the dine-in and takeaway arms of the business heaving with diners who can’t get enough of Paradise’s richly flavourful curries, biryanis and other delicious Indian dishes.

Its new Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant has recently appeared at 586 Sandringham Road, and the offering is just what it sounds like: pizzas topped with Indian-style toppings like Butter Chicken, Paneer and more.

If this unseemly mash-up of Italian and Indian cuisine has you feeling a tad trepidatious, we understand — however, if we’d try an Indian-style pizza from anyone, it’d be Paradise.

We ordered three flavours, all in the name of research of course: Butter Chicken, Dragon Chicken, and Tandoori Paneer. There are several flavours, some of which we’re not 100 percent sure about like the (Middle Eastern-inspired?) Lamb Shawarma, and Charcoal Chicken which comprises BBQ chicken, vegetables and pineapple, so we decided to play it safe with slightly more familiar-sounding flavours.

While wholesome sourdough may be the base du jour for more upmarket eateries that have pizza on their menus, don’t expect the same at Paradise. These bready, doughy bases are more akin to classic fast food pizza joints (we don’t think it’s necessary to name them) and while sourdough might be trendy, sometimes a humble, doughy pizza hits the spot.

The Butter Chicken was less creamy than we were expecting, more like a tomato and chicken pizza with cheese and onion, plus some mild spices. The Dragon Chicken pizza promised to bring the heat, however, we found it was more of a slight lingering kick — this did add a nice dimension to the topping which, with its slices of round black olives, was slightly reminiscent of nostalgic childhood pizza bites. The Tandoori Paneer pizza had the most recognisably Indian flavour profile, a delightfully greedy vegetarian takeaway option.

All-in-all, we can say Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant is destined to fill the gap for those craving a decadent and unconventional takeaway option — Paradise, if you’re reading this, our next request is for a Naan-based pizza.

Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant
Pick-up only at 586 Sandringham Road

www.ordermeal.co.nz/paradise-fusion-pizza/

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The only vessel you should be drinking the country’s finest red wine from

9 Jun 2021

Winter’s arrival means many things, but for wine enthusiasts, it signals the start of red wine season, as lighter varietals are cast aside in favour of a full-bodied Central Otago pinot noir. And considering that here at Denizen we definitely consider ourselves wine enthusiasts, it was music to our ears when we heard that The Studio of Tableware was set to welcome a very special glass back onto its shelves, designed specifically to maximise our enjoyment of a classic Central Otago Pinot.

Lauded glassware brand Riedel first launched its Central Otago Pinot Noir glass six years ago. It was created in collaboration with the Central Otago Winemakers Association as a vessel that would work specifically with Central Otago and wider New Zealand Pinot Noirs to highlight the wines’ unique characteristics. Upon its release, the glass was widely touted as the “perfect” design for the drop, allowing those drinking from it to experience the meticulously-balanced flavour of a Central Otago Pinot Noir, exactly as it was made.

Now, after production of the original stopped a few years ago, Riedel is reintroducing this incredibly popular style in an even more appealing iteration. Seeing the fine, machine-blown crystal glass perched on an elegant Riedel Veritas stem, the Central Otago Pinot Noir glass is back and better than ever, arriving just in time for our red wine obsession to get into full swing (and we couldn’t be happier about it).

If, like us, you are desperate to get your hands on some, The Studio of Tableware can provide them from the very first delivery just landed in New Zealand, so you can pick up a pair (or six) right now.

Celebrating the glass’ arrival, The Studio of Tableware is also offering a special, gift-boxed pair for $99 (instead of the usual $130), while in a similar vein, we have decided to mark the return of this stellar vessel by giving two lucky Denizens the chance to win a set of six each. (See below for more details.)

So this season, don’t do your Pinot Noir a disservice by settling for any old glass. Opt for one of these striking, purpose-made iterations, for a wine-tasting experience you’re unlikely to forget.

To celebrate the return of this covetable vessel, we’re giving away a set of six Riedel Central Otago Pinot Noir glasses to two lucky Denizens.

This competition is now closed.

www.thestudio.co.nz

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Illustrator Carly Black on cryptocurrency, natural wine and pickles

7 Jun 2021

Multi-hyphenate Carly Black is based in Auckland where, by day, she works as an Account Manager for Coffee Supreme looking after around 70 cafes in the Coromandel, Northland and Auckland. She also spends “every spare minute” doing freelance illustration or graphic design work — mostly for independent, owner-operated hospitality businesses or winemakers. You probably recognise her charming illustrations from the signage of K’ Rd pasta favourite Pici, or maybe you’ve seen her cheerful, keep-cup-toting sandwich on the Ol’ Mate food truck.

Here, Black gives us an insight into her tastes, including her favourite places to eat, some great podcast recommendations and more.

What I do for a job described in one sentence: Account manager for Coffee Supreme by day, freelance graphic designer and illustrator by night.

My personal style can be defined by: Someone recently described my style as normcore. Generally I aspire to look like a piece of moss. Lots of greens, and mustards, browns and textured pieces. I also can’t seem to walk past a piece of corduroy without buying it.

The last thing I bought and loved was: A set of Temuka salt and pepper shakers from David N White Gallery in Wellington.

An unforgettable place I visited was: I did a camping road trip around the East Cape this summer with the dog. I loved it. I saw Te Waha o Rerekohu in Te Araroa — the oldest Pohutukawa in New Zealand — she’s six hundred years old.

The next place I’d like to go to: I’d love to do a South Island trip this winter. Maybe the Inland Pack Track on the West Coast. I think Kaiser [Black’s two-year-old whippet] would appreciate being left at home under the heat pump for that one.

Clockwise from top left: Carly Black illustration; Coffee Supreme mug; Plastic Bouquet album; Natural wine with label designed by Carly; Niki de Saint Sculpture.

The design (building, person, item) that inspires me is: My first reference is and always will be Niki de Saint Phalle. She was introduced to me by my German mother — three of her sculptures are in my home town of Hanover, in Northwestern Germany. I love naïve art in general. It’s nostalgic and joyous. Most of my illustrations look like someone’s doodled on the page in math class, and I love that quality of it.

My favourite app is: I’ve gotten into cryptocurrency quite recently, the last six months, so I do find myself glued to my wallet app, Exodus.

My guilty pleasure is: A really great bottle of natural wine paired with something deep fried.

My secret talent is: Looking like an extrovert when I’m the biggest introvert you’ll ever meet.

My morning routine is: Wake up, feed my dog Kaiser, share a cup of Coffee Supreme™ with my neighbour Hazel, who is also conveniently the owner of Fur & Forest, a dog pack-walking company. Very quickly get ready for work and then head to one of the cafes I look after for a catch up and another cuppa.

In my fridge you’ll always find: Jars and jars of pickled things, brined things, chutneys, anything to reduce my food waste.

My favourite room in my house is: My living room is south-west facing, so I get the dreamiest golden hour and sunsets. Ponsonby always gets the best sunsets.

The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was: This is such a difficult question. Like Gogo Music Cafe on Dominion Road is it for me. Spicy chili and cumin covered meat skewers, and giant wheat noodles with chicken curry never ceases to impress me. Close runners up are Pici and Ockhee.

The podcasts I listen to are: Oh man I always get embarrassed by my podcast choices. This American Life, Philosophize This!, CBC’s Missing & Murdered is a really good introspective podcast series on indigenous women who’ve gone missing.

The last music I downloaded was: ‘Plastic Bouquet‘ by Marlon Williams with Kacy & Clayton.

If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be: Off grid on some self-sustainable land somewhere south.

I have a collection of: Coffee mugs. So so many coffee mugs.

My favourite way to unwind is: Heading off into Riverhead Forest with Kaiser for a couple hours. There’s no reception or internet coverage, bonus.

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Amisfield’s Wine Club subscription service comes brimming with exciting perks

4 Jun 2021

A well-stocked cellar is (we think) one of life’s great pleasures, and an Amisfield subscription service is ensuring you’ll never be left wanting when the occasion arises to source a bottle of exceptional wine from within the comfort of your own home.

The acclaimed Amisfield Bistro & Cellar Door boasts one of the largest, single-estate vineyards in Central Otago, and Amisfield Wine Club is dedicated to offering wine connoisseurs, gastronomes and casual enthusiasts alike the opportunity to access a superior cellar offering with a large number of perks.

With no joining fee — just a commitment to purchasing two cases of 12 bottles per year — Amisfield Wine Club is a truly accessible way to sample the vineyard’s exquisite vintages. Members of the Amisfield Wine Club receive discounts on all Amisfield wines and at the restaurant itself, plus a personal allocation of new-release wines, access to exclusive pre-releases and select cellar and limited edition wines.

You can expect invitations to Amisfield events and a highlight is one complimentary wine masterclass per year for you and three guests — an in-depth, educational and informative wine tasting session, with an overview of the history of Amisfield Estate and the Central Otago region.

In further exciting news, 2021 is Amisfield’s first vintage from which all of the grapes (and subsequent wines) will be certified as organic, by BioGro New Zealand. The culmination of a five-year process, full organic status is no mean feat, and Amisfield’s organic conversion is part of a multitude of ongoing sustainability initiatives at Amisfield. The conversion has resulted in soil health and biodiversity improvements, plus greater differentiation of flavour profile from block to block as the vines are able to assert their own unique personality into each exquisite wine.

That being said, there’s never a better time to join Amisfield’s wine club, and with complimentary freight available for every subscription delivery in New Zealand and Australia, it’s a brilliant way to treat yourself — or another lucky recipient.

You must be 18 years or older to subscribe to this service.

www.amisfield.co.nz/wineclub/

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Ecostore leads the sustainable charge once again with this genius product

4 Jun 2021

Once again taking the lead in the bid to reduce plastic waste and offer cleaner, safer products for the home and body, Ecostore has just launched its new Cleaner Concentrates — and they’re genius.

Packed in tiny glass bottles with recyclable lids (creating 90 percent less plastic waste), the formulas are 10-times concentrated and are designed to be combined with tap water in reusable spray bottles. When mixed with water, they boast the exact same cleaning power as Ecostore’s regular 500ml spray cleaners.

“Every time our customer uses the new ecostore refill concentrate bottle, they use 90 percent less plastic waste because each spray head lasts for 24 refills,” says Ecostore group CEO Pablo Kraus. “This can make a 1.46kg of plastic saving and we can divert 6,450kgs of plastic waste from landfills each year.”

There are currently three variations of Cleaner Concentrate available, all made from plant-based ingredients and enabling the user to tackle different areas of the house with ease.

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The Multi-Purpose Cleaner Refill Concentrate is an effective antibacterial cleaner that makes cleaning oil, food, dust and dirt a breeze. It can be used on hard household surfaces, bench tops, appliances and walls — while the Glass Cleaner Refill Concentrate is perfect for leaving a streak-free finish on windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.

The Bathroom and Shower Refill Concentrate cuts easily through dirt, soap scum and hard water spots using citric acid — a safer alternative to Benzalkonium Chloride that is proven to kill common household germs and bacteria.

The release of these new products couldn’t have come at a better time, with World Environment Day on Saturday 5th of June prompts us to once again be reminded that we have a long way to go in terms of reducing our plastic footprint. But by embracing this inspiring new initiative from Ecostore we can play a small part in the wider cause.

When it comes to individual progress, an accumulation of small actions carried out consistently everyday makes a difference, and with Ecostore’s Cleaner Concentrates, you can be sure that you can keep both your home and your conscience spick and span.

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Meet Claudia Li, the New Zealand-raised fashion designer who counts Michelle Obama and Bella Hadid among her fans

3 Jun 2021

For Claudia Li, creativity has always been effortless. The Auckland and New York-based fashion designer grew up with a legacy of artists on her mother’s side and an art dealer father, from whom the urge to craft was intrinsically nurtured from a young age.

“Creativity wasn’t something they taught me,” she says, “it was baked into the way they lived, and it was normal.” This extended to a love of fashion, and when it came time for Li to study, fashion design seemed like a natural next step. Now, Li is one of the industry’s most exciting independent designers with a host of accolades and experience already under her belt.

Raised between New Zealand and Singapore, Li moved to London, aged 19 to study at Central Saint Martins and was then recommended to the Parsons MFA programme which prompted a move to New York. “That was one of the best career-defining decisions I have ever made,” she says.

What followed were stints on the design teams for Brandon Maxwell’s Haus of Gaga label and at JW Anderson, and in 2015, Li debuted the first collection under her own, eponymous label at New York Fashion Week.

With its bold, colourful and irreverent aesthetic, Claudia Li the label has been worn by a host of powerful celebrities, tastemakers and even politicians — Michelle Obama, Karlie Kloss, Eva Chen, and Bella Hadid, to name a few. In 2017, Li was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Art and Style honouree.

Although Li’s CV boasts the kind of work experience most designers would dream of, one of the main things she’s learned is also fundamentally simple. “I’ve learned so much from my past experiences, but I think the most important lessons I learned are to be kind and be grateful”, she says.

Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner wearing Claudia Li.

“I really love the fact that everyone on my team is genuinely kind and down to earth. I am really lucky to have such an amazing team and together we’ve created an awesome working environment which is essential to produce great work.”

Having returned to Auckland due to the pandemic, Li says the past year has been both challenging and enlightening. “I’ve been rethinking the whole system we base our business on. How, when and what we create. How, when and what we sell,” she says. “I think in some ways, the pandemic ‘pause’ really made the noise go away, at least for me.”

Claudia Li Fall Winter 21 Collection Preorder. From left: Embroidered square shoulder coat in quilted padding; Knit pleated skirt; Drawstring waist long vest in black wool crepe.

An accelerating system of ‘more, next, new, fast’ needed to be rethought, says Li, and she’s now working on moving her brand forward in a more conscious way, working with her New York team and establishing more of a base in New Zealand as she does so.

Essentially, Li is aiming to do much more than just feed into the never ending appetite for newness. Designing is her way of sharing a narrative and sparking connection. “Some of us don’t just want to sell clothes, we’re also trying to connect with our audiences on an emotional level. We’re trying to tell our stories.”

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Meet Double Double — the cool coffee bar from the dynamic duo behind Culprit and Lowbrow

PHOTOS Carly Black | 2 Jun 2021

You’d never call them complacent, as the duo behind Culprit, Little Culprit, Lowbrow and Nook has just opened a sweet new coffee shop in the central city. Named Double Double, the freshly minted cafe is located right next to Elliot Stables, a java-slinging oasis in the middle of it all.

The opportunity to open Double Double came about a few months ago, says co-owner Jordan MacDonald, and what solidified it was the layout of the space when they checked it out initially. “It had great bones,” says MacDonald, “with a brick wall, high stud and a banquette that we could see would be beautiful re-covered.”

The interior is small — only around 10 seats — and there’s no kitchen, meaning it’s a slightly more low-maintenance affair than their other restaurants. However, they’ve made sure the offering is still characteristically delicious with toasted sandwiches, baked goods from Ponsonby bakery Il Forno (where Lowbrow’s buns are made), Coffee Supreme coffee, and some outrageously good sweet treats invented by MacDonald and co-chef and owner Kyle Street.

Double Double’s toasted sandwiches are all made with Il Forno focaccia, and you’ll find flavours like Truffle & Cheese, comprising truffle salt, gruyere bechamel and mushroom paste; a mortadella, swiss cheese, rocket, red pepper and mayo iteration; chicken schnitzel with rocket, mozzarella and tomato kasundi; and grilled eggplant, red pepper jam, mozzarella and rocket. There will also be specials and the menu will likely change seasonally.

The sweets selection is like nothing you’ll find anywhere else. Cornflake Crack Brownie is a heavenly combination of chocolate brownie base topped with a caramelised cornflake layer. Peanut butter and jam drop cookies are like a supreme version of a Shrewsberry biscuit, and there’s a pretzel loaf cake with golden syrup icing, a gluten-free sweet granola slice — and more.

Like the sandwich selection, the selection may change depending on what’s popular and/or seasonal. We can confidently say this will be a must-visit for breakfast and lunchtime punters who are after some of the tastiest coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats in town.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7AM — 3PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Double Double
39 Elliott street,
Auckland Central

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Maggie Marilyn’s exciting debut presentation at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021

1 Jun 2021

Fostering a spirit of community and connection has long been a cornerstone pursuit for Maggie Hewitt, founder of lauded New Zealand fashion brand Maggie Marilyn. This philosophy was shown to be more starkly important than ever throughout the last year, and when it came to designing her latest ‘Forever’ capsule additions, it was from a renewed emphasis on togetherness that Hewitt drew her inspiration.

This concept also became the catalyst for Maggie Marilyn’s exciting debut presentation at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021, where the brand is showcasing its new capsule with a beautiful cinematic creation A Brave New World — today at 5PM NZT. As the name would suggest, this feature explores the changed frontier we’ve now found ourselves in, gradually trying to emerge from the pandemic with optimism, empathy and inspiration.

Shot across 120 acres of countryside at The Range in Byron Bay and directed by Duc Thinh Dong, A Brave New World drew on some of Australia’s brightest talents to create a spirited visual showcase for Maggie Marilyn’s latest designs. Producer Lauren Barge, photographer Dan Roberts and stylist Emma Kalfus lent their skills to the project, which features an enchanting cast of models and muses including Shimma Marie, Mahalia Handley and New Zealand’s own Manahou Mackay wearing the brand’s covetable pieces.

A palette of rich, chocolatey brown and buttery yellow is punctuated by enchanting pops of azure blue and shimmering gold; sumptuous cream and signature prints. We love the effortless silhouette of the Bobbi Boyfriend Pant and the matching chocolate Make A Livin’ blazer; the ankle-grazing George Carey coat in either check or bubblegum pink, and the showstopping Bridgerton dress.

For this collection and its subsequent showcase, Maggie Marilyn also partnered with two like-minded designers — footwear brand Nelson Made and jewellery designer Mineraleir — to create limited-edition, consciously made accessories that solidify the capsule’s aesthetic right down to the finer details.

True to Maggie Marilyn’s core pillar of sustainability, the new Forever pieces are timeless, intended for wear all year round. They are crafted from traceable and organic or repurposed fibres, made in New Zealand with a focus on responsible manufacturing and ethical practices. Once again, the brand has created pieces that will both add an exciting dose of freshness to our wardrobe, while being cherished for years to come.

In celebration of this highly-anticipated launch, Maggie Marilyn has offered to give one lucky Denizen reader the ultimate shopping experience worth $2,500. With this you’ll receive a personalised shopping session with Maggie Marilyn’s Head of Retail where you will walk away with a mixture of new Forever and Somewhere pieces followed by a delicious lunch for you and a friend at Kingi, Britomart.

This giveaway has now closed.

www.maggiemarilyn.com

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