Turning 30 isn’t about blowing out 30 candles, it’s about blowing past the chaos of your twenties and stepping into something more defined. As such, your style should say you’ve found your stride.
From investment accessories and fabulous footwear to chic suits and sleek dresses, your wardrobe should celebrate entering a decade that’s less trial-and-error, and more intentional indulgence. Here, we share an edit of what to wear to mark 30 in fitting style.
What To Wear
Step up the style stakes with elevated yet playful ensembles that prove age is but a number.
If a celebration is about bringing people together, Treetops makes sure they leave with a shared sense of awe. Tucked into 2,500 acres of pristine forest, this Rotorua retreat rewrites the rulebook on wilderness luxury.
This is where the adventurous come to celebrate with heart. Whether you’re toasting a significant birthday with all of your nearest and dearest, reconnecting the whole family, or just taking a one-on-one moment to recalibrate, Treetops offers something more profound than the standard five-star stay.
There are wild food cooking classes, horse treks through native forests, heli tours to remote rivers for fly fishing or hidden hikes, and guided foraging with a gamekeeper, not to mention a wilderness spa with dedicated treatment rooms both indoors and outside under the forest canopy, as well as luxe outdoor hot tubs.
Inside, timber-and-stone villas offer fireside luxury and privacy, while the spa and wellness treatments deliver deep restoration. The food? As local as it gets. Think game from the estate, trout from the stream, heritage vegetables, mānuka honey, and indigenous herbs.
With a kids’ club that genuinely delights and plenty of space to spread out, Treetops is a place for true connection and memory-making in its purest form.
Once a working farm, now a multifaceted hospitality precinct with ambition and soul, Ayrburn is quietly becoming the South Island’s most charming place to throw a party.
Billy’s (top left) & The Barrel Room (bottom)
Choose your scene: The Barrel Room with its 56 ageing wine barrels and grand piano; The Woolshed for bistro-style feasting; The Manure Room (don’t judge it by the name) for wine flights and shared plates; The Dell for lawn games and large-scale gatherings. And then there’s Billy’s, where modern Chinese food is served in a space dripping with old-world elegance and a touch of irreverence.
Events here feel effortless, which is no accident. Ayrburn’s dedicated events team handles everything with polished calm, putting hosts at ease. Curated menus showcase local produce and bold, seasonal flavours. The wine list is stacked, the surroundings are stunning, and the energy is unfussy but fabulous.
Whether it’s an engagement dinner, a wedding with a twist, or a long-table birthday lunch on the lawn, Ayrburn nails the balance between rustic romance and design-savvy sophistication. It’s heritage reimagined for a new generation of celebration connoisseurs.
Turning 21 is a milestone worth marking with intention, and as such, it warrants a wardrobe that feels elevated yet effortless — whether you’re celebrating your own foray into adulthood or someone else’s.
From chic jewellery to statement dresses and sharp yet playful tailoring, the vibe should be fun and fabulous. Here, we share an edit of what to wear to mark the occasion in fitting fashion.
What To Wear
Step out in standout style with fun and fabulous looks guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
While winter may be behind us (at last!), and we should be making for the great outdoors come the weekend, sometimes there’s no better way to relax than to lose yourself in a great watch. Luckily, there’s a slew of captivating, cerebral, and comic new releases to keep us entertained. Here, we’ve rounded up an edit of the new films, series, and returning shows that have our attention.
New Movies
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
In cinemas now
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in this whimsical romantic fantasy about two strangers who unlock a doorway to relive defining moments from their pasts. As Sarah (Robbie) and David (Farrell) embark on a sweeping, heartfelt adventure, they discover how their histories shape their present — and whether they can rewrite their futures together.
The Roses
In cinemas now
In this sharp reimagining of Warren Adler’s classic novel, Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star as a couple whose perfect life begins to unravel when a career collapses. Directed by Emmy-winner Jay Roach, The Roses exposes the fierce rivalry and simmering resentments behind a polished façade.
One Battle After Another
Coming 25th September
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this thrilling drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor as former revolutionaries forced back into action when a long-buried enemy returns. Bound by loyalty and sacrifice, they must rescue a teammate’s daughter in a tense story of unfinished battles and hard-won redemption.
The Thursday Murder Club
Watch now on Netflix
Richard Osman’s famous novel is hitting the screen this August. A group of friends (including Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan) in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun find themselves embroiled in a real case — and they’re willing to risk everything, including their lives, to solve it.
Good Fortune
Coming late October
Keanu Reeves stars as Gabriel, a well-meaning but bumbling angel who swaps the lives of struggling gig worker, Arj (played by Aziz Ansari) and wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (played by Seth Rogen). This playful comedy explores wealth, identity, and what really makes a life worth living.
Caught Stealing
In cinemas now
Austin Butler leads this gripping drama as a burnt-out ex-baseball player drawn into the shadowy criminal world of 1990s New York. Based on the novel of the same name, Caught Stealing is a tense, propulsive story of redemption, survival, and confronting the past when it won’t let go.
Andy Warhol: American Dream
Coming 9th October
This intimate documentary traces Andy Warhol’s journey from the Slovak village of Miková to the heart of New York’s art scene. Through rare footage and candid interviews, it unravels the complexities of his persona, revealing how heritage, ambition and quiet introspection shaped one of the most influential artists of our time.
New TV Series
Black Rabbit
Coming 18th September
Set in Manhattan’s seductive nightlife scene, Black Rabbit stars Jason Bateman and Jude Law as estranged brothers whose shared venture — a glamorous restaurant — becomes the stage for tension, trauma, and the fallout of their unbreakable bond.
The Lowdown
Coming 23rd September
In The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke plays Lee Raybon, a relentless Tulsa “truthstorian” whose latest exposé sparks a dangerous unraveling. Set in a crumbling city and a fractured family, this gritty new thriller is all about what happens when you know too much.
The Girlfriend
Watch nowon Amazon Prime
In The Girlfriend, Laura’s picture-perfect life is upended when her beloved son introduces Cherry — a charming newcomer whose presence quickly sows suspicion. What starts as polite unease escalates into a gripping battle of wits in this taut drama about love, ambition, and the dangerous games people play.
Returning Series
The Morning Show Season 4
Coming 17th September
Power plays and countless political landmines set the stage in the fourth season of this beloved glossy newsroom drama. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return as co-stars, as rivalries flare and trust erodes in an industry where (let’s be honest) truth is always up for grabs.
Slow Horses Season 5
Coming 24th September
Based on Mick Herron’s London Rules, and off the back of a slew of Emmy nominations, Slow Horses returns for a fifth season with more blood, blunders, and blistering one-liners as Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) leads his team of outcasts into a new national security nightmare.
The Diplomat Season 3
Coming 16th October
Season three of The Diplomat ups the stakes as Kate Wyler (played by Keri Russell) finds herself in the role she never wanted — with the power to match. With the president dead, and the vice presidency in reach, political ambition and personal fallout collide in explosive new ways.
Give your wardrobe a timely update with the seasonal essentials that will see you through spring in style. From lightweight jackets to new season denim and the must-have accessories of the moment, this is everything you need to build a curated capsule for the season ahead.
Nothing says spring quite like a breezy mid-length dress — perfectly primed to take you from the office to after-work drinks and beyond.
The Row Frank corduroy-trimmed jacket from MyTheresa
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Barn Jackets
This rustic-chic jacket’s popularity is showing no signs of wavering — a quintessential wardrobe all-rounder that pairs as well with jeans and a tee as it does a short skirt and boots.
Ulla Johnson The Bianca wide leg jean from Muse Boutique
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Wide Leg Denim
An enduring staple for a reason, a well-cut pair of jeans is a year-round essential, and the wide-leg flare is proving this season’s sartorial superhero.
Put your best foot forward in the shoe of the moment. Part boat shoe, part loafer — this is a hybrid that shouldn’t work in principal, but in practice proves effortlessly elevated.
Top bag: Loewe Punch Hole raffia tote from Farfetch. Bottom bag: Chloé Summer Banana raffia tote from MyTheresa
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Rafia Bags
Bringing a definitive air of laid-back luxury to any look, the rafia bag takes cues from summertime style while proving its prowess year-round.
After months of monochromatic wardrobes and early nights, there’s something about this time of year that feels like coming up for air. Solstice at Commercial Bay is back this September (18th—21st), and it’s shaping up to be the perfect excuse to shake off winter and step into something a little lighter.
Anchoring the celebrations are two runway shows, styled by Karen Inderbitzen-Waller, with a line-up that leans into the optimism of the season. Think fresh collections from the likes of Wynn Hamlyn, Juliette Hogan, Sylvester, Coach and more — pieces designed to lift your mood and energise your wardrobe for the brighter days ahead.
Beyond the runway, the precinct will be buzzing. Harbour Eats welcomes exciting new arrivals — Mokki (serving ceremonial-grade matcha and açai bowls) and King Pow (your new go-to for dumplings and bao) — alongside spring dining offers from go-to favourites. There’s live music, exclusive in-store offers, and a very good reason to shop: one lucky visitor will take home a $5,000 spending spree.
Solstice is all about that shift in energy — the longer days, the return of colour, and the joy of reconnecting. It’s the reset we’ve all been waiting for: fashion, food, music and good company, all wrapped up in a celebration of the season to come.
When & Where: Thursday 18th — Sunday 21st September, Commercial Bay
Phoebe Philo’s long-awaited accessories have arrived in New Zealand at Simon James, marking the first time the iconic styles have been within local reach. Beloved for her timeless yet irreverent aesthetic, Philo’s cult designs (cemented during her reign at Céline) blend minimalist precision with an effortless cool factor, transforming everyday essentials into future heirlooms.
The first arrivals are from Collection C, distilling Philo’s signature sensibility into bags and accessories that command attention without raising their voice. Available in-store now at Simon James’ Herne Bay boutique in Auckland.
The Collection
Top left: Phoebe Philo BOMBÉ Sunglasses from Simon James. Bottom Left: Phoebe Philo Score Sunglasses from Simon James. Right: Phoebe Philo Peak Sunglasses from Simon James
Phoebe Philo Small Gig bag in black leather from Simon James
Left: Phoebe Philo Gig Bag Small from Simon James. Right: Phoebe Philo Gig Pouch from Simon James
Left: Phoebe Philo Drive Bag from Simon James. Top Right: Phoebe Philo Club Slipper from Simon James. Bottom Right: Round Buckle Belt from Simon James
Phoebe Philo’s covetable accessories are available to shop exclusively at Simon James’ Herne Bay boutique. To experience the collection, enquire via email, here.
Perfectly located, effortlessly stylish, and famously Instagrammable, Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is the ultimate celebration destination. Whether you’re turning 30 (again), planning a girls’ weekend, or orchestrating a milestone-worthy escape, this vibrant destination is where the good times roll.
Fortitude Valley has a reputation for knowing how to have a good time. Equal parts cultural hub, design precinct, and dining destination, it’s a place where every corner offers something worth discovering.
At the heart of it all is James Street — a design-savvy, foodie-favoured stretch that makes curating your itinerary almost too easy. Mornings start with boutique browsing and spa appointments, afternoons melt into rooftop cocktails or leisurely hours by the pool, and evenings are reserved for Brisbane’s dining heavyweights: think the Middle Eastern flavours of Hellenika, the contemporary European fare of Penelope Bistro, or the wood-fired mastery of Agnes.
Stay in one of the Valley’s many design-forward hotels, The Calile being the jewel in the crown — where arched architecture, pastel palettes, and sun-soaked terraces make every moment feel like a holiday. Curated celebrations here flow effortlessly from the chic rooftop to the intimate wine bar to design-forward event spaces, with the city’s buzzing energy as your backdrop. And when the night winds down? Plush beds, crisp sheets, and a well-earned late checkout await.
Zoe Hobbs, Oceania’s fastest woman, embodies the same precision, resilience, and elegance as HardWear by Tiffany — each stride and each link a testament to the power of potential.
Zoe Hobbs moves with a precision born from years of relentless work. The New Zealand sprinter, Olympian, and fastest woman in Oceania has built a career centred on focus, grit, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. For her, speed is only half the story; the unseen hours of training, recovery, travel, and mental preparation forge real strength.
For our Denizen cover shoot Hobbs shared, “True strength isn’t given, it’s built through discipline, resilience, and an unbreakable belief that you can defy the limits set for you.” It is this exact ethos that initially drew the athlete to HardWear by Tiffany — jewellery as bold and daring as Hobbs herself. Each link, crafted with intention, embodies resilience, determination, and enduring power, echoing the qualities Hobbs cultivates every day on and off the track.
Her decades of dedication crystallised in a defining moment when she broke the 100m sub-11 second barrier and transformed her long-held dream of going pro into a tangible reality. Every aspect of Hobbs’ career mirrors the craftsmanship of HardWear by Tiffany — centred on strength, and honed with intention. “HardWear is power refined, strength forged into elegance,” she says. Even setbacks, like a torn hamstring, are approached as moments to rebuild, refine, and come back stronger. “Every link in HardWear by Tiffany tells a story, just like every stage of my journey. It’s a reminder of how far I’ve come, and how far I still want to go.” On the track, the bold jewellery mirrors the strength of her stride; off it, it reflects a commitment to excellence and a desire to inspire others, especially young women chasing paths that once seemed unreachable.
“HardWear by Tiffany’s bold lines and unapologetic structure make it more than just jewellery. It’s power refined, strength forged into elegance.”
Looking ahead to World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, Hobbs is measuring success not only in seconds shaved and accolades, but in the integrity of her process, the precision of her preparation, and the clarity of her focus. Like each individual link in the HardWear by Tiffany collection, the building of Hobbs’ journey is deliberate, structured, and unapologetically strong.
Zoe Hobbs is running her own race; each stride a link in a seemingly unbreakable chain of momentum — built on patience, purpose, and an unwavering belief in her pursuit. “I believe in what’s next,” she says. “And I’m only just getting started.”
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