Making their solo NZFW debut this year are designers from across the country including
Celine will be joined by debutants Ingrid Starnes and Taranaki’s Whiri, which has worked its way through the NZFW fashion ranks via the New Generation, Miromoda and Group Show platforms and Christchuch fashion label MisteR.
The Miromoda initiative was founded in 2008 to advance the status and standards of the Maori fashion industry and each year supports emerging fashion talent.
MisteR debuts, following the destruction of their store in February’s earthquake and a busy time putting the finishing touches on their collection from their makeshift workroom, the lounge of their house.
The 2011 New Generation show will provide a platform for five designers to showcase their talents at NZFW for the first time. Auckland Based designers Deryn Schmidt, Egoist and Katie-maree Cole will join Nelson’s Emma Manhart and
Wellington based Starfish will grace the NZFW catwalk twice, showing a full collection and then joining Miranda Brown, Taylor and Untouched World to show the fashion world the best in New Zealand textiles, through the Merino Show.
The New Zealand Weddings Magazine Bridal Collection returns after a resounding success in 2010 and supports designers offering the best in contemporary design to those planning their big day.
With New Zealand’s leading designers and accessory exhibitors taking their place in the busy schedule and buyers, media and fashionistas ready to soak up the atmosphere in the new waterside venue, NZFW 2011 is going to be a full on week of fashion.
Complete list of confirmed designers:
• Andrea Moore / AUCKLAND
• Annah Stretton / MORRINSVILLE
• Blak and Blak Luxe / TAURANGA
• Brady / AUCKLAND
• Celine Rita / AUCKLAND
• Deryn Schmidt/ AUCKLAND
• Egoist/ AUCKLAND
• Emma Manhart/ NELSON
• Hailwood / AUCKLAND
• Helen Cherry / AUCKLAND
• Huffer/ AUCKLAND
• Ingrid Starnes / AUCKLAND
• Jimmy D / AUCKLAND
• Juliette Hogan / AUCKLAND
• Katie-maree Cole/ AUCKLAND
• Kathryn Wilson Footwear / AUCKLAND
• Miranda Brown / AUCKLAND
• MisteR / CHRISTCHURCH
• Neverblack/ HAVELOCK NORTH
• Ruby/ AUCKLAND
• Sabatini / AUCKLAND
• Salasai / HASTINGS
• Starfish / WELLINGTON
• Stolen Girlfriends Club/ AUCKLAND
• Taylor / AUCKLAND
• Trelise Cooper / AUCKLAND
• Twenty-Seven Names/ WELLINGTON
• Two Wonders / WELLINGTON
• Whiri / TARANAKI
• Workshop Denim/ AUCKLAND
• World / AUCKLAND
• Zambesi / AUCKLAND
• Untouched World / CHRISTCHURCH
Miromoda
• Adrienne Whitewood / ROTORUA
• Dmonic Intent / AUCKLAND
• Identi-tee/ AUCKLAND
• Shona Tawhiao / AUCKLAND
• Tara Warren/ BRISBANE
• Urban Maori/ AUCKLAND
New Zealand Weddings Magazine Bridal Collection
• A La Robe/ AUCKLAND
• Alma J / AUCKLAND
• Anna Schimmel / AUCKLAND
• Crane Brothers/ AUCKLAND
• John Zimmerman / AUCKLAND
• Modes / AUCKLAND
• Sera Lilly / AUCKLAND
• Vinka Design / AUCKLAND