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After two decades in business, Liam Bowden and Steve Boyd are breaking the rules again.
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Advertise with NZME.The runway show illuminated the landscape of Aotearoa and the power of collaboration.
Kapa haka, colour, and couture collide in Lontessa's latest collection, with a nod to F1.
She gives us a front row seat to buzzy backstage styling and big moments on the runway.
Designers competed for a pool of more than $200,000.
A selection of fresh styles for the sunny seasons.
The camera-shy designer celebrates her label's 20th anniversary.
A Christchurch edition of NZFW: Kahuria is planned for November 2025.
Alexander Wang returned to New York Fashion Week after years in exile
Bigger stones, east-west orientations, delicate bands - coming to a ring finger near you.
Who are the men and women who will shape how you dress for the foreseeable future?
Josh Bognar questioned the value of clothing labels – and found a whole new world.
His clients have included Taika Waititi and Lady Gaga.
The magazine has a new editor in Chloe Malle. It may also need a new identity.
This season, NZ designers make a convincing case for vibrancy.
The designer’s innovations - for the CEO and the celebrity - made Armani a household name.
His designs became the uniform of Hollywood's power crowd.
Josh McGregor has closed fashion shows in Paris, New York, London and Milan.
WOW wardrobe and activations manager Leonie Trathen on the competition's enduring appeal.
Chloe Malle, 39, succeeds Anna Wintour, a titan in fashion.
These are the pieces that caught our eyes on the runway and in the Shed 10 surrounds.
From Pacific Fashion to The Keep and The Graduate Collections, this is what comes next.
'What if small things, done together, were enough?'
Retired racers take to New Zealand Fashion Week runway in bid for new home.
From AFC to Zambesi, day 4 broke a sweat.
Karen Walker is back on the NZFW horse in a display of high playfulness.
The crowd leans into dopamine detailing and Stan Walker pays a visit.
From November, New Zealand Fashion Week will take place in both North and South Islands.
Sarah Gould Harris and Lauren Tapper say the secret to success is removing the guesswork.
Plus, Juliette Hogan's summer collection, Yu Mei, Lou Heller and much more.
Treasured vintage, considered new purchases and borrowed garments we’d rather not return.
The Viva team charts the most interesting and stylish looks spotted outside NZFW.
The Oscar-winning director wore Zambesi.
Stalwarts, newcomers and anticipated returns showcase NZFW's new energy and purpose.
The local clothing company championing the use of quality New Zealand wool.
The owner of fashion’s most famous bob is stepping back. Who has the chops to take over?
Think lamb tagine and chicken finished with preserved lemon.
From ballet flats to boots and sneakers, these shoes will shine at any occasion.
Co-ordinated sets rein in these five runway-ready looks from Kiwi designers.
Are sneakers okay? Will the models judge me? NZFW experts weigh in.
A love letter to Carrie and her fearless attitude to midlife style.
Buyers, brands and bookers weigh in on the value of NZ Fashion Week.
Margi Robertson, Juliette Hogan, Jeanine Clarkin and Sammy Salsa on the ones to watch.
The Chinese-NZ designer to the stars is showing her new collection in Auckland next week.
Simbarashe Cha captures big energy in the street style paraded during the event.
Small additions from labels like Harris Tapper, Penny Sage and Meadowlark have big impact.