Joico Hair and Blak Luxe paired together on Tuesday, August 30 for Blak Luxe’s show at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week. Blak Luxe, whose theme for the runway this year was based off the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Märchen, presented hairstyles that also embodied the part. Says Joico Hair Director for Blak Luxe, […]
New Zealand Fashion Week, autumn–winter 2012: day one
Lisa Wilson/Lisa Wilson Photography The first New Zealand Fashion Week shows covered by Lucire fashion editor Sopheak Seng and senior writer Vicki Matias are complemented by the photography of Lisa Wilson. Some of the official photographs are also shown below, photographed by Michael Ng. We’re updating from Auckland regularly—please keep popping back as collections are […]
Sabatini and Smashbox, a match made in heaven
New Zealand label Sabatini paired with Smashbox cosmetics yesterday at the kick-off day of New Zealand Fashion Week to début the season’s hottest make-up trends. The collaboration between Sabatini, who is renowned for clothes that are sexy and natural, and Smashbox, who is known for stunning yet tasteful make-up, seems only natural. Flawless porcelain […]
Sakaguchi to show at Christchurch earthquake appeal during NZFW
On February 22, Christchurch-based designer Sakaguchi was forced to close the doors of his flagship store in Merivale, Christchurch. Unfortunately, on June 13, the store suffered extensive damage and had to be demolished. Despite the unfortunate series of events, said Sakaguchi of the support from the community, ‘We received fantastic support from our very […]
Collective thinking puts Starfish on the catwalk
Above Starfish’s Laurie Foon, championing sustainability and living the brand. As a pioneer in the field of ethical business practices and sustainability, it should come as no surprise that New Zealand designer Starfish is the first fashion label to win a New Zealand Sustainable Business Award. Appropriately, Starfish director and head designer Laurie Foon has […]
East meets west: Two Wonders prepares for New Zealand Fashion Week début
For Wellington-based designers Sophie Knapp and Sophea Son, fashion has long been in their blood. Having met at Wellington boutique Coco Wellington, the pair became inseparable, forming a bond and friendship that has prepared them for their collaboration to form the fashion label Two Wonders. One of their labels will be featured in the […]
We’re giving away tickets to the New Zealand Fashion Week Designer Selection Show
New Zealand Fashion Week is only a little over a month away and the Designer Selection Show (DSS) is one of the most exciting and entertaining fashion shows of the week. Tickets to this once-a-year event are open for booking to the public and this year promises not to disappoint. The Viaduct Events Centre […]
Miromoda launches indigenous fashion extravaganza during Rugby World Cup
Above One of Adrienne Whitewood’s designs at New Zealand Fashion Week last year. The designer will return for Fashion Week in 2011, and participate in the Miromoda Extravaganza in Wellington. Miromoda prepares for some of New Zealand’s exciting events as top Māori fashion designers anticipate the showcasing of their collections at Auckland’s New Zealand Fashion […]
Absolut Vodka and New Zealand Fashion Week 2011: a sinfully enjoyable pairing
Absolut Vodka has, throughout the years, partnered with leading names in the fashion industry to create a variety of unique works of art. This year at the New Zealand Fashion Week 2011 will be no different as the company has announced its continuing support of the event as well as of three leading Kiwi designers […]
Kathryn Wilson opens doors to 3,000 guests for her Fashion Week show
On Friday, September 2, Kathryn Wilson will be showing for the second time at the 2011 New Zealand Fashion Week. Unlike last year’s début where 1,000 guests from the fashion industry were invited as a thank-you for their support, this time around the doors are open to 3,000 shoe-obsessed members of the public to view […]
