Highly anticipated debut show (second for the day 1) was label COOP by Lauren and Samantha. Having no clue about this label, I did a bit of a google – though that didn’t help much. Being from Sydney, Australia meant I had a completely unbiased take on every designer showing at NZFW (with the exception…

The opening show for New Zealand Fashion Week was the lovable label Ingrid Starnes who’s designs have been described as having a vintage-feel with modern shapes and a focus on the female silouette. Tailored jackets, matching pants and coats in hues of mustard yellow, cobalt blue and rich reds added to the colour blocking trend…

On day 2 of RAFW I said that the Friend of Mine runway show was the best rock n roll show however I think it would have to come equal first with the masters of rock n roll: Stolen Girlfriends Club. With an obvious Western influence (as in cowboys, the desert etc), this was translated…

By far my favourite hair and makeup from all of RAFW was at Saint Augustine Academy which showcased on Friday last week. Beautifully braided hair paired with sexy lush lashes along with stunningly beautiful models equals a killer combination for a wicked show and boy it didn’t disappoint! Called Love Haight SS 11/12, it brought…

One of the highly anticipated RAFW shows this week, the Tafe runway show now officially called The Innovators have showcased such amazing designers like Dion Lee and Elliot Ward-Fear. This years’ show (like every year) was on everyones’ lips and it did not dissapoint! This was by far my favourite graduate runway show and I’m…

Michael Lo Sordo‘s spring summer 2011/12 collection showcased at RAFW and was by far one of the most stunning, ethereal runway shows I’ve ever experienced. This latest collection comprised of white, pale pink, pale blue and hints of blacks and greys with a mix of texture and materials of silk and tulle – every element…

Dhini, one of my favourite designers and also is a great friend! I was delighted to have attended her show, its so nice to see designers who appreciate you for what you do as a blogger. Dhini’s latest collection called Birth both symbolised and explored a new beginning which is further conveyed through the reoccuring…

 Shakuhachi brought their fun, flirty, girly yet sexy aesthetic to the runway with fresh summery colour palette which fitted seeing as the SS11/12 collection was aptly titled Block Party: playing with textures, patterns and colours. As expected there were sexy, cute party dresses as well as statement embellished jackets and skirts. Stand out pieces for…

Miss Unkon‘s spring summer 2011/12 collection titled Girls with Kaleidoscope Minds was inspired by the magic of imagination and that part of a girl that has that deeper creativity, sometimes hidden where she is quite free to express her emotional essence of herself. Beautiful lush floaty dresses, chic pastel pinks, lilac, dove grey and white…

RAFW Day 2: One of my favourite designers and another highly anticipated show was Sara Phillips and she didn’t dissappoint. I went backstage to see (where I find, I can get better shots of the pieces) and give you guys a different vibe from the show. Held in the Cargo theatre, where the media and…