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Pardon My French

With NZFW 2011 looming, now is the perfect time for emerging designers and up and coming labels to debut their collections and make the most of the international media attention.   It’s also a time when the public are introduced to the ‘next big thing’ in fashion and get a chance to plan next winter’s wardrobe. 

YMCA Auckland Empowering Teens through Fashion

For the second year in a row, New Zealand Fashion Week audiences will be dazzled by a rather inspiring show:   Walk the Line, organised by YMCA Auckland’s youth development programme Raise Up, which provides a platform for the talents of its young teen designers and performers age 14 to 18. This year there are designers from 12 high schools.  

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2011

Dannii Minogue and Sophie Van Den Akker have been named the ambassador and face of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week.

NZFW 2011 Media Launch

The Fashion Week season kicked off in style on Tuesday night, with a strictly invite only party at Red Hummingbird.

Zambesi to transform Pullman Hotel bar for Fashion Week 2011

Auckland’s Pullman Hotel and leading New Zealand label Zambesi are collaborating over a love for design and hospitality for New Zealand Fashion Week 2011.

GUCCI’S “Fashion Kindergarten”

If you believe that the idea of eating popcorn and drinking soda pop at a fashion event sounds a little childish or unhip, then you may need to get with the (after-school) programme!   Trendstreet reports from behind the candy stand at Gucci’s flagship boutique where a bunch of too-cool-for-school kids got invited, along with their giddy parents, to the premier of the House’s...

Bright New Generation

  She is showing as part of the New Generation show with a handful of other young designers, FashioNZ spoke to her about her new collection, her label and what being involved in NZFW is really like for a first timer. 

Taupo Dominates the Online Fashion World

Add a hint of colour with a touch of hard black and the slightest suggestion of sheer and you have got the recipe for the very cool and very successful official launch of hifashion.co.nz and the re-launch of Sera Hathaway's, self titled label.   The new Taupo Energy Centre is where the elite fashion crowd gathered on Saturday night.    The champagne was flowing, the candy...

Juliette Hogan: Growing Up With New Zealand Fashion Week

Now into her sixth consecutive year taking part in New Zealand Fashion Week, Juliette Hogan is finally reaping the rewards of persistence and constantly designing formidable collections for the runway.   Juliette's brand has grown steadily and she has developed a signature of her own, and now the sponsors are also coming home to roost for the young designer and her small, hard working...

WORLD and Number One Shoes Collaborate

For years, Number One Shoes’ treasure trove of styles, colours and shapes has been the go-to footwear destination for luxury New Zealand fashion house, WORLD.  

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2011

The 23rd Hokonui Fashion Design Awards were held in Gore at the weekend.   An audience of over 400 watched Friday night’s ‘Strictly Design’ show at the Gore Town and Country Stadium and then on Saturday evening a sell-out crowd of 700 attended the Gala Awards evening.  

Kathryn Wilson invites 3,000 public guests to her Catwalk Show!

  This year Kathryn Wilson invites fashion fans and the shoe-obsessed to party at the launch of her winter 2012 collection.   The show is completely FREE to attend and will be open to 3,000 guests from the public.  

Are you and your best friend the new face of Sisters Ridge?

Win with Sable&Minx, Sisters Ridge Wines and Bella ViSisters Ridge wines, in association with fashion label Sable&Minx and New Zealand mineral makeup brand Bella Vi, announce a photo competition with an enviable prize package worth over $3000.  

Introducing Salon Effects™ Real Nail Polish Strips From Sally Hansen

Quick colour, shine and design for your nails are yours in an instant with Salon Effects™ Real Nail Polish Strips, new from Sally Hansen. With no dry-time, no mess and no hassle these nail polish strips add instant glam and style that lasts up to ten days - simply peel, apply and go!   Depending on the look you're aiming to achieve, they come in three statement patterns for...

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