OUR SIDE OF TOWN

OUR SIDE OF TOWN

Jessie Kirk: Behind Her Painted Pendant Collection with Maya Jade Art
Talent Kylee De Thier Talent Kylee De Thier

Jessie Kirk: Behind Her Painted Pendant Collection with Maya Jade Art

Her impeccable fashion sense and all-around good vibes have built a thriving community of over 200,000 followers who come for the fashion and stay for the feeling.

We sat down with Jessie to dive into her new wearable art collection, the inspiration behind the items, what’s brought her to this moment and the exciting things she has planned for the future.

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Kylee De Thier: The Making of “She’s Everything” His Makeup Palette with xoBeauty
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Kylee De Thier: The Making of “She’s Everything” His Makeup Palette with xoBeauty

From creating YouTube videos at 13 years old to now launching his own makeup palette, his beginner makeup tutorials and wild sense of humour have built a following of over 650,000.

We sat down with Kylee, a Māori makeup artist and content creator, to dive into his humble beginnings and discuss the behind the scenes of collaborating with xoBeauty.

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Catching Up with Elbee: FQ’s 2025 Content Creator of the Year
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Catching Up with Elbee: FQ’s 2025 Content Creator of the Year

One very own Elbee (Lauren Brodie) was recently crowned Fashion Quarterly’s 2025 Content Creator of the Year, and it is easy to see why.

Her vibrant style and honest voice have built a community that proves joy, creativity and confidence matter more than any rulebook.

We sat down with her to reflect on her journey, her inspirations and her vision for the future of fashion in Aotearoa.

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