Our Founder’s Queenstown Diary: Favourite Places, Tips & Highlights - Day 1

Our Founder’s Queenstown Diary: Favourite Places, Tips & Highlights - Day 1

Mariane Franca Falco

A personal edit of Queenstown through our founder’s eyes — favourite restaurants, places to visit, ski days, après-ski moments and the addresses worth saving from her latest winter escape.

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What to Wear Skiing in Australia & New Zealand: The Ultimate Women's Guide (2026)

What to Wear Skiing in Australia & New Zealand: The Ultimate Women's Guide (2026)

Mariane Franca Falco

Planning a ski trip to Australia or New Zealand? Discover exactly what to wear for Perisher, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Queenstown, Cardrona and more, with expert advice on layering, ski clothing, accessories and luxury skiwear.

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How a Childhood Passion for Skiing Became Australia's First Luxury Skiwear Rental

How a Childhood Passion for Skiing Became Australia's First Luxury Skiwear Rental

Mariane Franca Falco

From a lifelong passion for skiing and timeless fashion to building Australia’s first luxury skiwear rental. Discover the story behind 2nd Lane, the philosophy that shaped the brand, and why luxury, performance and sustainability can coexist.

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