Sonia Sly
Dan Roberts: Capturing a mood in street style
The international fashion week circuit has become more like a circus than ever before. In this episode of My heels are killing me Sonia Sly chats to a Kiwi street-style photographer who shares the ins… Audio, Gallery
Fashion’s inclusive new mood
Fashion is often a signal of a change in the air, reflecting societal norms and values. On RNZ podcast My Heels Are Killing Me Sonia Sly meets designer Jason Lingard who says being gay and growing up… Audio
Bridging the gap on fur in fashion
Fur is controversial in the fashion industry and wearing it today is a statement of nothing more than excess. The controversy lies not only in the hands of the designers producing it, but also those… Audio
Kathryn Wilson lets her shoes do the talking
Designer Kathryn Wilson has thoroughly tread the boards of the Kiwi footwear industry. She talks to Sonia Sly about her naïve passion launching a label 15 years ago, how bumps in the road serve as… Audio
Working Style part of a 'perfect storm'
A rising interest in menswear is a global trend and New Zealand label Working Style have experienced the ebbs and flows of what it means to be in the suit game. Sonia Sly heads to Auckland to meet… Audio
'Everything has to be unmistakably NOM*d'
NOM*d founder Margi Robertson talks about her iconic 30-year-old brand, the one thing she would save in a fire and why summer is a season that never feels quite right. Audio
Changing the game
What are the game-changers for fashion buyers and influencers? And why is Instagram booming in Asia? Sonia Sly chats to David Jones buying manager Teneille Ferguson and influencers Mary Seng and David… Audio, Gallery
Bridalwear chilled to perfection
Trish Peng is a designer who creates show-stopping wedding gowns. At last year's NZ Fashion Week her 25-metre long train broke a world record and this year she created a dress that had to be kept in… Audio
The things that move Miriama McDowell
Actor, director and writer Miriama McDowell talks about her love of family, her craving for stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie. Audio
Sonia Sly spots what's hot at NZ Fashion Week
Sonia Sly shares her thoughts on NZ Fashion Week that ran August 28-31. She talks about the highs and lows, who stole the show and what the upcoming trends are for Autumn Winter 2018. Audio, Gallery
Ben Hurley: I can feel your anger
Comedian Ben Hurley reminisces about Star Wars, Lego, a rundown flat and why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio
Miranda Harcourt: poo, placentae and ashes
Actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt talks about taking a back seat to her three children, working with international talent and a pouch of ashes that has special significance. Audio
Pebbles Hooper opens up about social media wars
Former columnist Pebbles Hooper opens up about social media wars, growing up in the fashion industry, a fondness for goats and a portrait that she's terrified of destroying. Audio
Micronutrients and their link to mental health
Julia Rucklidge is investigating whether micronutrients can relieve stress and anxiety, help people quit smoking and treat ADHD. Audio
Kanoa Lloyd can't let go
TV presenter Kanoa Lloyd talks to Sonia Sly about her penchant for pretty hoarding, pottery and why she finds it hard to let go...in this episode of podcast, Just One Thing. Audio
Filtering distraction - key to success
Neuropsycholgist Paul Corballis talks about the way our brains perceive the world, how we recognise faces, and whether or not we can really multi-task. Audio
Comedy and the art of selling out
Te Radar talks to Sonia Sly about the most memorable show of his career, the art of comedy, why he would call himself a feminist if he was a woman, and the reason he's kept a special item of women's… Audio
The icing on Jordan Rondel's cake
If you're a dedicated follower of food and fashion, chances are you've heard of Jordan Rondel, aka The Caker. She talks about her love of food, her French roots and a precious family heirloom that… Audio
Kelvin Cruickshank: just an ordinary guy
Psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank talks about the downside of being a familiar face, extraordinary experiences, special friendships and the gift that brought him to tears. Audio
Sir Richard Faull's Obsession: When one brain just isn't enough
Brought up in a small rural town with no other connection to the fields of science or medicine Sir Richard Faull says it was growing up in a community minded family that ultimately led to him falling… Audio