On the catwalk: Nicky Watson for Barbara Lee

Nicky Watson appears in a red satin corset for a star turn as the bride from the bordello at the opening day of L'Oreal New Zealand Fashion Week.

Modelling for Christchurch designer Barbara Lee - known for her classic looks and the Air New Zealand uniform - the thoroughbred stride of Watson sent a frisson through the audience gathered at the Auckland Town Hall as the traditional parade ending of a white bride was supplanted by a scarlet sendoff.