The first shoe show to be held at Fashion Week, was one of the most impactfully styled.

So, an ethereal pagan girl with a touch of android. This is going to be interesting hair and makeup.

Distinctive silk prints, panelling and georgette handkerchief hems are a recurring theme, with screen printed cotton-jersey singlets and dresses ensuring an easy access point to her collections.

Sera Lilly took a big crowd on a trip South of the Border. Those expecting to see the Auckland designer's flirty frocks and long gowns had a while to wait.

Tribal markings (they looked finger done) were painted in with black Chroma Cake or Acrylic Paint.

Andrea Moore underlined that hers are good shops in which to buy a nice winter coat.

Juliette Hogan gave prim, proper and pretty a nudge, showing a grown-up range with a tougher twist at her Fashion Week show today.

The vibe is very much Mad Men's Betty Draper meets vavavoom Joan.

"Auckwood" does not quite have the panache of Bollywood or Wellywood - but Auckland producers are happy to let the region speak for itself.

A guide to nzherald.co.nz's coverage on day one of New Zealand Fashion Week 2010.

Aucklanders are not only getting their daily bread, they're prepared to pay plenty for it. Julie Harries finds out more.

Police searching for the body of Auckland mother Carmen Thomas yesterday lowered a high-tech camera into a drainage system on a central Auckland construction site.

Photos from Cybele's runway show on day one of New Zealand Fashion Week 2010.

Police investigating the death of Auckland woman Carmen Thomas today lowered a camera down a hole in a central Auckland construction site, according to a worker on the site.

Megan Anderson visits Zambesi's workroom ahead of Fashion Week and discovers where the magic happens.