New Zealand Fashion Week: Day One Highlights

New Zealand Fashion Week: Day One Highlights

Mercedes-Benz Presents Kate Sylvester

The Mercedes-Benz Presents Kate Sylvester show closed a successful first day at 2015 New Zealand Fashion Week.

Kate Sylvester is one of New Zealand’s most iconic designers and her brand new autumn/winter 2016 collection premiered as ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents Kate Sylvester’. This exclusive runway show in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz, featured as the debut evening show at 2015 New Zealand Fashion Week.

The Mercedes-Benz brand has become synonymous with global fashion, following two decades of commitment to the international fashion industry. The brand’s partnership with New Zealand’s premier fashion event builds on the success of fashion events in more than 30 countries, including the title sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks in Berlin, Sydney, Madrid and Tokyo, as well as major sponsorship of Fashion Weeks in Paris, London and Milan.

The ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ accolade is a global initiative which recognises designers who demonstrate dedication to the use of high quality materials, innovative design and unique style. Kate Sylvester joins esteemed previous recipients including designers such as Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Badgely Mischka and Dame Trelise Cooper.

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The 2015 New Zealand Fashion Week started in a burst of colour at the twenty-seven names show despite the stormy Auckland day. Kicking off the schedule with an unexpected twist, guests were led through the tent to a catwalk on the wharf outside.

Read more about the twenty-seven names show on the Backstage Blog

CHOOSE WOOL

Choose Wool made a splash at midday with a stylish glimpse into of New Zealand’s wool industry featuring some of New Zealand’s most established designers.

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Liz Mitchell

Perriam

Sabatini

Tanya Carlson

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Wynn Hamlyn

Read more about the Choose Wool show on the Backstage Blog

NEW GENERATION

The New Generation Show with Jordan Holiday, Slaeve and Third Form showcased the wealth of emerging talent entering the fashion industry. The designers skillfully layered a monochrome palette with bold contrasting prints.

Read more about the New Generation Show on the Backstage Blog

ANDREA MOORE

A luxe adventure through Asian inspired fabrics and rich navy and gold tones, Andrea’s show was inspired by her travels through Japan.

Read more about the Andrea Moore Show on the Backstage Blog

NOM*d

NOM*d’s collection echoed the edgy essence of their brand with a emphasis on black, black and more black in a range of materials and textures.

Read more about the NOM*d Show on the Backstage Blog

EXHIBITION SHOWCASE SUPPORTED BY FASHION QUARTERLY

New Zealand Fashion Week also celebrated this year’s stylish and varied exhibitors in an Exhibition Showcase.

Exhibitors include TOMS, Confitex, 12 Glamour, Yu Mei, Michael John Jewellery, Perky, Andrea Moore, Marama Jewellery, X-plain, Sutcliffe, Willa and Mae, Tous, Saben, Julian Danger, Jasmin Sparrow, Gally Nine, HAILWOOD and Eithne Curran.

Read more about the Exhibition Showcase on the Backstage Blog

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