Venice is the playground of Europe’s elite and globetrotters alike. The city is dotted with five-star hotels, a plethora of restaurants serving up exquisite meals and velvet-padded gondolas bobbing in the canals ready to take you wherever your heart desires. There is a special charm about the city of Venice that has been attracting tourists […]
Hit the ground running as we head into the new season of fashion. We are saying goodbye to summer and welcoming the autumn/winter fashion season. Specsavers Freshen up your look with new frames this season. Paying homage to the Scandinavian design movement of the 1960s and 70s, Specsavers has just released a new in-house-designed collection […]
If there’s one thing the Gold Coast is renowned for, aside from the vibrant nightlife and ridiculously good looking weather, it’s Surfers Paradise – the heart and jewel of the crown. However, Surfers has always had a reputation for being relatively gaudy and garish. Many of us wouldn’t consider it as a bucket list destination […]
Fall into autumn this March as we change seasons – get the best, to perform at your peak. New Balance New Balance will release its latest shoe onto the market this month. The annual Grey Day is merging the sophisticated with the sportiest footwear. Made with a breathable suede and a well-made lightwear, the 574 […]
Just because we are on the flip side of summer, it doesn’t mean there are no more chances to head out for a beach day. In fact, the best days at the beach are when all of the kids are back at school and you can truly relax in peace.
As we begin the seasonal transition from shorts back into pants, think about the hem. Go for a pair that has a nice tidy crop just above the ankle, and don a fresh pair of sneakers while you’re at it.
Ari Leff, the man behind Lauv, is making waves in the music industry with his unique sound. His single “I Like Me Better” went platinum all around the world including in New Zealand. Leff is a humble, grounded and talented musician and those traits will take him far. We got the opportunity to talk with […]
More than just your favourite spread, if you are unaware of the benefits of manuka honey, then you have clearly not been listening to us share about its health benefits recently. So, we’ll say it again… listen up, and take notes. In 1974, Comvita® founders Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen believed in the power of nature. Four […]
We are in an age when having something customised to your own specific style and individuality is more and more sought after. So when it comes to having your suit made to measure, it just makes sense to go the place that has been making and customising garments for more than 30 years. Working Style is […]
Ex-engineering student, sport fanatic and skilled gymnast, David Bishop is a perfect example of someone who emulates the good ol’ Kiwi spirit. He has a can-do attitude, that lovable personality and the type of ability any sportsman would love to encompass. He is a medal-winning gymnast, fitness coach, and with some big competitions coming up, […]
Hit the ground running this season with a new pair of boots. Whether you wear casual or a more formal look to work, or even out in the evenings, now is a good time to be looking at the new boots hitting the market. As the seasons change from summer to autumn, we start to […]
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May work together like a finely tuned, umm, err…supercar, and if you’ve been missing your fix from the beastly petrolhead triumvirate, The Grand Tour returns for Season 2 on Amazon Prime, with the boys back with their classic high-octane wit and shenanigans. Springboarding off the success of Season 1, […]
Kick off the new year in style. We bring you the essentials for grooming on-the-go and back to work essentials. Dior Homme Not exactly the backpack one would have had back in school – although, given the choice, I would have chosen this over the Spider-Man one any day. The new Dior Homme Motion bag […]
The Best of Italy One might ask , what does a fashion brand and a car manufacturer have in common? In the case of Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati, it turns out to be a lot. The new Maserati capsule collection inspired by the GranLusso trim package features sophisticated travel-oriented clothing and objects. Brownie Points Words […]
Greeted by hectares of lush tropical gardens with the ocean in sight, and lagoon pools beckoning in a shimmering blue, the magical holiday atmosphere is unmistakable at the Sheraton Grand Mirage. A swim-up bar serving cocktails in glasses the size of a fishbowl is just one of the reasons that this five-star resort is ideal […]
If you are taking a big trip overseas, or even just an overnight business trip down country, it is important to bring the best grooming gear with you. There is nothing quite like getting up at the crack of dawn, having a hot shower, shave and shampoo to really have you feeling on top of […]
Going back to work at the start of the year is never an easy task. Make things a little easier by buying yourself a nice new bag to organise your belongings in the hopes of an organised new year! From left: Working Style leather briefcase, $790; Merchant 1948 newport canvas satchel, $100; Ted Baker leather backpack, […]
Canada’s culture scene has recently welcomed the $95 million dollar modern art museum – the Remai Modern. We were proud to see it fronted by New Zealand CEO Gregory Burke, former CEO of New Plymouth’s Govett‑Brewster and many other prestigious galleries. I caught up with Burke to talk success, design and the challenges he faces with […]
Take to the beach in style this summer, because we’ve been at the gym all year working on our summer bodies, right… Barkers Imagine, you’ve just woken up from a dazed slumber, the gentle rocking of the boat is making light splashes against the sea water: the ultimate summer dream. Look the part on land […]
All of our favourite brands have jumped on the print trend this season and we are all for it, now it’s your turn to give it a try in your summer wardrobe. Shirt, $219, Ted Baker Shirt, POA, Louis Vuitton Swim Trunks, $125, Tom & Teddy, from smith and Caugheys Shirt, $34.99, Cotton on Trunks, […]
We can’t get enough from these guys, and luckily they have hit us with another drop, their final collection for 2017. I Love Ugly is one to keep an eye on for what’s cool and on-trend. In perfect timing for summer, the team at I Love Ugly have delivered their final collection for 2017 – Westhaven […]
Dubai, as we all know, is located in the United Arab Emirates and is renowned for luxury, wealth and total opulence – the perfect location to home one of the fashion industry’s most iconic brand’s hotel: Versace. Iconic and ultra-modern architecture fills the skyline of this bodacious city, as it continues to expand and increase […]
Before you jump on your next flight, ask yourself whether you are travel ready. There is nothing worse than standing in line, after a 13-hour flight that consisted of (very little) broken sleep, and hours of constant screaming from the kids down the back of the plane, to be then scrambling for your travel documents […]
That’s right, this is the last issue of M2 that I will put together in 2017, and therefore the last chance for me to put together a collection of summer essentials. These are the pieces I don’t leave without when heading away for a weekend at the bach. Clockwise from left: Herschel cap, $49.99, from […]
Keep up to date with the latest in fashion from our favourite brands this summer. Hugo Boss Trend – Summer by the sea Channel relaxed vibes and cool colour tones. The spring/summer collection from BOSS menswear is all about summer by the sea. Linen layers – A relaxed material is idea for a summer suit, […]
More than 20 years ago, a young Richie Hardcore entered the ring, about to look his very first opponent in the eye, with one goal – to be the last man standing. It’s hard to imagine what would have been going through his mind as the bell rang to signal the fight to commence. It would also have been impossible for […]
After nearly 40 years and countless trips to the battle zones of Afghanistan, American photographer Steve McCurry has finally finished his latest body of work and book, Afghanistan… and it is nothing short of incredible. In-between living in New York and spending time at his holiday home, McCurry has spent a large part of his career […]
He knows how to dance. He knows how to sing. He’s funny, and intense…’ Givenchy Parfum’s chief executive officer described Aaron Taylor-Johnson when announcing him as the new face of Givenchy Gentleman Only. Born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, just north-west of London, a young Taylor-Johnson attended the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe, where […]
Summer is finally here. Fun fact: technically summer doesn’t actually start until December 21 in New Zealand and Australia, which is the meteorological start to the season while the ‘first of the month’ is chosen to make record-keeping simple, easy and clean. Anyway… Summer is mostly here, and it is time to wrangle together your best […]
It’s getting to that time of the year where people are starting to make their resolutions, so get a jump-start on yours with these essentials. Adidas X David Beckham Have you ever heard of the ‘runner’s high’? That rush of endorphins? That feeling of invincibility when running? Imagine getting that runner’s high whilst running on […]
The sky above you starts roaring, you feel the earth beneath you quivering and the crisp, whirling air feels like it’s forming icicles on your cheeks. But the lighting is perfect and the brewing tornado plummets to the ground below, you feel the clunk of your camera shutter opening to capture the moment. And you […]
Age: 28 Occupation: Executive chef at Ostro What’s your morning routine? As soon as I wake up I make a short black for myself and start making breakfast. After, I get changed, walk to work, taking the same route as I do everyday. This makes it feel like a good start to the day! What […]
Age: 44 Occupation: Chief Hydration Officer What’s your morning routine? Exercise most mornings, clear urgent emails, have a 1Above Recovery drink with a Best Ugly Bagel and then get the kids to school. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Snowboard in Japan Intern at Tesla, Facebook or Google Further education at […]
Age: 45 Occupation: Photographer and AMP Scholarship Winner What’s your morning routine? I have to be honest and say I am not a morning person. So first thing in the morning my wife makes me a coffee in bed before anything else. Then it’s a quick check of my emails. I race around getting my three boys ready […]
It’s that time of year again, can you believe it? Christmas has a way of just appearing out of nowhere, even though we have an entire 12 months to prepare for it! The thing that gets me the most, however, is the question that starts popping up around about this time of year… “Hey honey, […]
With the addition of the new fragrance ‘Y’ to the YSL catalogue, the well-seasoned fragrance house teams up with three different artists and a talented creative team to form a campaign that celebrates the makers out there. Meet David Alexander Flinn, a sculptor, filmmaker, artist and model; YSL talks to him about what motivates, challenges […]
Update your wardrobe with all of these new and on-trend pieces, ready to leap straight into summer. WORKING STYLE Summer is the season for you to get amongst this pink trend. More and more brands here in New Zealand are experimenting with different tones and cuts, and one that has completely nailed it this season […]
Ermenegildo Zegna has recently unveiled the second chapter in its Defining Moments campaign, again starring Robert De Niro and welcoming French choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied. The collection, as always, embodies everything the Italian luxury fashion house is about. With the US Autumn-Winter 2017 collection reflecting strong emotion and a community-centric voice, we’re treated to a […]
Think about the magic and excitement of driving up to a local parking lot, ready to watch the latest feature film in the comfort of your own car. The light from the projector beams a dancing stream of images onto the giant screen ahead, while kids laugh and play beneath the screen. American-based photographer Lindsey […]
Age: 30 Occupation: Actor & Director What is your morning routine? I work best in the morning so I’m up at 5:00am, head to the gym before it gets busy, then with a coffee in hand, I’ll have a script or laptop in front of me getting work done for the day. What are the […]
Age: 29 Occupation: Business Manager at Carat What is your morning routine? I get up at 6.40ish take my first shower of the day and bus into work for an 8.30 start. Breakfast at work which normally means muesli and yoghurt. What are the top three things on your bucket list? I don’t think I […]
It’s that time of the year again. Yes! We have got our hands on a new, shiny iPhone 8 Plus in all of its full glass glory… On that note, I think glass is a great place to start; the most obvious update with the new device is that it is full glass. Glass back, […]
No one ever wants to miss capturing a special moment, and that’s why smartphone cameras are great, but when you want to take your photography game a little further it is important to look for a camera that suits and caters to your needs. In this case we take a look at the Sony DSC-HX90V. […]
The thought of delving into the deep and getting face-to-face with some of the world’s biggest and deadliest beasts is not something everyone can face. But it is a different story for underwater videographer and adrenaline junkie, Steve Hathaway. Fascinated about life under the surface, M2 dove straight in when the opportunity arose to talk […]
If you haven’t already heard or seen, Apple was back again in September and both the new iPhone and keynote address left many asking questions. We offer a brief overview of this much-anticipated event. There are a few points of significance in the 2017 iPhone X (said ten) launch and keynote address that are extra-special. […]
Everyone bar none knows about NASA. The American space juggernaut has been around since the late 1950s and was responsible for the first manned mission to the moon. That said, the organisation has an almost mythical feel to it from here in New Zealand. We see the news about the missions, astronauts and even watch […]
After the recent Release of their hit singles ‘Run’ and ‘the sky is a neighbourhood’, We had a chance to sit down and talk with the Foo Fighters lead guitarist, Chris Shiflett, about the new album concrete and gold. From the challenges of balacing his family life, to the highlights of his career, we give […]
Summer is only a few months away and it is time to look at updating our warm-weather wardrobe. We had a chat with Working Style’s Creative Director, Karl Clausen about their new Spring / Summer ‘17 collection and what trends we should be keeping an eye on as Summer arrives. How long do you spend […]
From growing up in a small town in North Canterbury, to hosting his very own series, picked up by a global documentary giant – National Geographic – Ellis Emmett truly is an inspiration to get out there and get stuck into something you love and turn your ideas and dreams into a reality. We manage […]
With the return of the 80s in fashion comes quite a few neutral, washed-out pastel tones appearing in collections, along with some of the cuts. The turtle neck has been strong for the past few seasons, but we are seeing this more often and in colours that pay homage to the era. The Working Style...
A magical moment can be so fleeting, and we don’t always have the right equipment to capture it. Smartphone technology is developing extremely fast, and Apple has always had a strong focus on enabling us to have an incredible camera just sitting in our back pocket. In celebration of the incredible imagery people have captured […]
We have finally passed the last official days of winter, and are looking ahead to the new fashion trends that come with the change of season. As another round of European fashion shows comes to a close, we can look at what trends will be hitting the world of menswear and what looks will start […]
ARMANI CODE While the original Armani Code, with its all-black bottle and dark-hued ad campaigns, scream mystery, the new Armani Code Colonia bring a fresh look that is sleek and elegant. The campaign, fronted by Chris Pine, combines a masculine allure with a modern elegance. “I believe that a man is elegant when he is […]
Age: 30 Occupation: Entrepreneur What is your morning routine? Wake up at 6.30am – shower, meditate for 30 minutes, have a green smoothie and hangout with the family then off to work for an 8am start. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Grow an international brand that does something beneficial for the environment […]
It’s business as usual in September, and Australia is the place to be for sporting action in this part of the world, as their most supported codes wind up their seasons. Elsewhere on the globe, New York is hosting two events of international significance with records to be broken. NRL FINALS SERIES September is the […]
Ever since the first film from the Kingsman franchise hit our screens, we have been obsessed with the concept of bringing back a big focus on the art of tailoring and, as Colin Firth proclaims in Kingsman: Secret Service, “the suit is the modern gentleman’s armour”. We totally agree and his words are a testament […]
While most of us know James Franco as an A-list Hollywood actor, he is becoming more and more known for his writing, poetry, art and music. We will soon be seeing Franco in a different light, as he joins forces with the storied American fashion house, Coach and its Creative Director, Stuart Vevers, with the […]
Action, explosions and impeccable tailoring, the new Kingsman film has it all. Following the worldwide success of the first film of the franchise, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is set to hit the big screens this September and packs a star-studded cast. Taron Egerton talks about the excitement of returning to the role of Eggsy for […]
It’s that time of year when you are in-between tropical holidays and in desperate need to get out of the city, even just for the weekend. While it is winter, New Zealand has some pretty incredible destinations to escape to, and recharge and re-energise yourself to get through the last few cold months of the […]
Weightlessness, emptiness and feeling so miniscule compared to the giant world that I stare back at, there is a thick silence and all I can hear is my own breath and the mechanical sounds created from my spacesuit… “The Eagle has landed” … goose bumps cover my body from head to toe and my daydreaming thoughts...
Some of us hibernate in winter, but Jossi Wells thrives. A professional free skier, competing at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games and taking home gold at the 2016 X-Games, he is one to watch. Wells’ usually busy training schedule has freed up recently due to an injury so we take the opportunity to talk about […]
Few of us can even begin to imagine clinging to the side of a more than vertical cliff-face and inching your way higher and higher until eventually clambering over the cusp: rock climbing definitely isn’t for the faint hearted. We talk to Joe Ward; the New Zealand Alpine Club National Boulder Series champion about the […]
It was 2.45pm on March 11, 2011; everything was normal for Japan’s 127 million residences. It was one of the first days of spring and the air was still crisp, and there was no real hint of the chilling events about to strike the nation. The 9.0 magnitude quake hit at 2.46pm JST, and it...
We chat to Josh McKenzie, star of New Zealand’s very own Filthy Rich, which is returning for its anticipated second season. From fitness to charity work, we find out what makes Joshua tick. So you are back for a second season of Filthy Rich, how did you feel when you heard that this second season had been...
ALL THE ESSENTIALS YOU NEED TO GET THROUGH THESE WINTRY DAYS. When it comes to choosing the right cologne for winter, it pays to steer towards something that packs a good punch and makes a bold statement. Clockwise from bottom left: Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco Edp, Yardley Citrus Wood, Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb, Ralph Lauren Red...
Whether it is a 24-hour stay across the ditch at a conference you must attend, or a big client negotiation in Singapore, travelling for work sucks… unless you are one of those guys that manages to make it look and feel like the most glamorous luxury and treats each trip like a mini holiday. The...
When it comes to getting your groom on, the trim is something you want to leave to the professionals, and if your usual stylist is busy or you’re just ready to try a new, stylish salon, The Cut is ready for you, offering only the essentials, and when you need it. The new kid on...
We are well and truly settled into the shorter days of winter, meaning the wet, cold and windy weather predominates. Layer up and be warm and cosy, or escape altogether, with some well-deserved travel to sunny shores or skylines of countries enjoying their warm tropical summer. DEADLY PONIES Travel in style with new additions and...
Being the social media sensation that he is, Logan Dodds is evidently no stranger to being in the limelight. When it comes to capturing the right mood, combined with the right moment, his vision is faultless and his adventurous spirit makes for some of the most breath taking and jaw dropping moments ever to grace […]
Most men are thrill seekers, looking for ways to get adrenaline pumping through their veins, and Luke Bracey, the face of the new fragrance from Ralph Lauren, ‘Polo Red Extreme’, is no exception and possibly the most perfect fit. From skydiving, to rock climbing, to surfing giant waves, Bracey leapt at the chance to perform...
In 1972, as an 11 year old, Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat placed the finishing touches on a pair of shoes crafted with his own hands under the watchful eye of his shoemaker father. It doesn’t seem possible that either of them in that moment could have imagined the young boy would grow up to be...
Montblanc reaffirmed its commitment to child literacy and education with the launch of its new limited edition collection of writing instruments, timepieces, leather goods and accessories, supporting UNICEF’s work to help the many children who are still denied access to quality education. Designed around the idea that writing is a precious gift that should be...
Paying tribute to Minerva’s extraordinary heritage, Montblanc takes a journey back to the glory days of motor racing with five new TimeWalker timepieces that capture the beauty, spirit and values of motorsport history. Professional watches are reborn, highlighting the performance and innovation of the new Montblanc TimeWalker collection. The Rebirth of Professional Watches Car racing...
Step up your grooming game by making sure you are covering the three important bases: face, hair and body care. These M2-approved products will be sure to have you looking and feeling good, and your significant other will definitely thank you for it. Sukin anti-pollution facial masque, $20.99 Containing bamboo charcoal as the key active...
Ultimate Tux Lapel There are three tuxedo lapel styles, namely Shawl, Peak and Notch lapels. When it comes to deciding between them, think about the occasion and your body shape and which will most complement your look. shirt An immaculate white shirt is the only way to go. If you dress it up with musketeer...
Rembrandt has a new must-have for the travelling professional – a suit that knows exactly what you need from your busy lifestyle. The new style, Solano, features crease resistance, which is guaranteed to be wrinkle-proof (even after sitting down for that nine-hour flight), superior breathability and a water repellent feature, which is a treatment applied...
