A model wearing a gown by Kharl WiRepa, the first Māori fashion designer to feature in Vogue, during a showing of his collection at New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne
Flouncy, fancy, furred and feathered frocks dominated the catwalks at New Zealand Fashion Week yesterday, in shows from emerging and established designers. Shoe designer Kathryn Wilson celebrated two decades in the fashion industry with a bright and bouncy catwalk extravaganza, while designers including Ceceila Tang and Kharl WiRepa showed a collection of high glamour gowns in opulent fabrics.
New Zealand Fashion Week continues at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland until Saturday.
Auckland shoe designer Kathryn Wilson celebrated 20 years in business with an upbeat show at New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam
A model walks the runway in a fishtail gown by Ivantino House from Otago Polytechnic during The Graduate Show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne
An assistant tweaks the train on a full-skirted dress during the Cecilia Kang Couture, Estele NZ show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Fiona Goodall
It wasn't all fancy frocks yesterday - models dance on the catwalk during the Susana Tasi show at New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne
A model walks the runway in a design by Amelia Phillips from Otago Polytechnic during The Graduate Show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre on August 30, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne
Strong shoulders and moody makeup on a model during the Lontessa show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetman
A model wears a bridal gown by Ivantino House from Otago Polytechnic during The Graduate Show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Fiona Goodall
Designer Kharl WiRepa thanks the audience following the Kharl WiRepa show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne
At least one audience member dressed for the occasion at the Kathryn Wilson Footwear show at New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Dave Rowland