Wellington designer Laurie Foon knows her market and for winter 2012 she continues to live up to her dedicated followers' expectations.

Designer Adrian Hailwood's autumn/winter collection drew one of the biggest crowds of the day.

Hailwood's brief was grown-up glamour and simplicity, with a feeling of matadors and old Spain.

Sending a bold purple winter coat down the runway first was a strong reminder that Andrea Moore knows her stuff when it comes to tailoring.

It may have seen the first technical glitch of the week but Blak's show was a confident, wearable take on a spooky fairytale theme.

COOP is a new label to come from the Trelise Cooper workroom, although Cooper is not the designer.

For someone in only her fifth season, Ingrid Starnes is incredibly assured.

The event's managing director Pieter Stewart says Fashion Week needs more local and central government support to continue.

Photos from the Twentysevennames show and installation at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Annah Stretton show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Starfish show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Hailwood show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Andrea Moore show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Blak Luxe show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the COOP show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2011.

Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

The close knit family behind local label Sabatini kicked off NZ Fashion Week celebrations this morning with champagne and canapés at the Hilton's Bellini bar.

Photos from the Ingrid Starnes show at Fashion Week 2011.

Fashion Week models have spoken out about the dramatic diets they and their friends use to lose weight quickly.

A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.

Hair and makeup are also in the spotlight at Fashion Week.

There is an art to creating the perfect Fashion Week invitation.

Opening night promises an eye-catching start to Fashion Week, writes Janetta Mackay.

Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.

Viva gives you an exclusive preview of what five designers will be showcasing at New Zealand Fashion Week - and we find out the story behind each collection.

There's nothing wrong with dressing in a fun, exciting and colourful way - especially during Fashion Week.

Zambesi stalwart Briar Neville lets us in on her style secrets.

Fashion designer Ingrid Starnes and her partner Simon Pound make a stylish team.

Next week will see the new local winter collections presented on the catwalk, but what's happening overseas?

Fashion blogger Alex Catarinella arrives in New Zealand next week, looking forward to writing about NZ Fashion Week.