New Zealand Fashion Week 2012
New Zealand's week of fashion is finally here. Once again, New Zealand's leading designers are on show to the invited buyers and media from around the globe, with this year giving particular attention to those from the developing Asian and U.S. markets. While initially starting off as a trade event, the public are now given the opportunity to satisfy their fashion taste buds with a selection of public events, from Designer Selection Shows, which includes the highly regarded Goodie Bag, through to New Zealand Fashion Weekend, Designer Garage Sales and of course the after parties. Concrete Playground has three double passes to giveaway to New Zealand Fashion Weekend, as well as tickets to the invite only Huffer Show and the New Generation Show. Click 'Find out more' for details.
Overview
New Zealand's week of fashion is finally here. Once again, New Zealand's leading designers are on show to the invited buyers and media from around the globe, with this year giving particular attention to those from the developing Asian and U.S. markets.
The week kicks off on Tuesday, (click here to see the full designer schedule), with the shows being for trade, media and other invited guests only. The public get to have a glimpse of the action during the week via the Designer Selection Shows, which offers a selection of the best designs available during the week. The show is produced by renown fashion photographer Marissa Findlay.
And then of course there is New Zealand Fashion Weekend, which consists of a number of public shows, as well as the popular Designer Garage Sale, which is basically controlled chaos as thousands battle it out to score bargains from New Zealand's top design labels.
Whether you are into fashion or not, you cannot deny the hype created by this huge fashion event. Enjoy the parties, indulge in the bargains and get a taste of New Zealand's biggest week of fashion.
The designers to join New Zealand Fashion Week this year are:
- A La Robe / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Alma J / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Andrea Moore / Wellington
- Anna Schimmel / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Annah Stretton / Morrinsville
- Arielle Mermin / Tauranga (New Generation)
- Brady / Auckland
- Charlie Brown / Australia
- Christopher Woods-Huia / Auckland (Miromoda)
- Company of Strangers / Dunedin
- Crane Brothers / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Cybele / Auckland
- Daniel K / Auckland (New Generation)
- Deryn Schmidt / Wellington
- Dmonic Intent / Auckland (Miromoda/New Generation)
- Hailwood / Auckland
- Hohepa Thompson / Wellington (Miromoda)
- Huffer / Auckland
- Ingrid Starnes / Auckland
- John Zimmermann / Auckland ((New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Juliette Hogan / Auckland
- Koia Gray / Wellington (Miromoda)
- Liam / Auckland
- Marsh Ranginui / Whanganui (Miromoda)
- Michelle Yvette / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Monique Lynch / Auckland (Miromoda)
- Olivia Edington / Wainuiomata (Miromoda)
- Pia Boutique / Auckland (Miromoda)
- Poto Morgan / Ngaruawahia (Miromoda)
- Ruby / Auckland
- Sable and Minx / Auckland
- Sera Lilly / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Shona Tawhiao / Auckland (Miromoda)
- Silence Was… / Auckland (New Generation)
- Stolen Girlfriends Club / Auckland
- Surface Too Deep / Wellington (Miromoda)
- Trelise Cooper / Auckland
- Twenty-Seven Names / Wellington
- Vinka Design / Auckland (New Zealand Weddings Magazine show)
- Zambesi / Auckland
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