Fashion Week 08: Doosh
Designer: Theresa Brady Based: Auckland Theresa Brady has loved fashion since she was a little girl. So back in 2003 she took on the position of General Manager at Urban Creative and worked…
Fashion Week 08: Crowded Elevator
Designer: Carl Thompson Based: Auckland Crowded Elevator is the brain child of Carl Thompson, a man with the vision to create quality clothing that's unique. "I couldn't find any clothing I…
Fashion Week 08: Alexandra Owen
Designer: Alexandra Owen Based: Wellington After a phenomenal debut show at ANZFW in 2007, Alexandra Owen has created quite a stir both locally and internationally. Even with its quiet nature,…
Fashion Week 08: Ana Steele
Designer: Ana Steele Based: Auckland Ana Steele was born in Auckland, NZ as the 1970's came to a close. As a child, her obsession with fashion was apparent. The wearing of red roller skates to…
Fashion Week 08: Chelsea Thorpe
Designer: Chelsea Thorpe Based: Gisborne Chelsea Thorpe's eponymous label has been an accumulation of years of designing, drawing and constructing garments for her and her friends. Her background…
Fashion Week 08: Basquesse
Designer: Viviana Pannell Based: Wellington Viviana Pannell, designer and director, was born and raised in Lima, Peru, a second generation Peruvian from her father's side to a family of European…
Fashion Week 08: Zambesi
Designer: Elisabeth Findlay Based: Auckland Zambesi epitomises individual spirit, redefining convention with an ironic practicality, confirming its reputation in the global market for strength,…
Fashion Week 08: WORLD
Designer: Denise L'Éstrange-Corbet and Francis Hooper Based: Auckland WORLD was established in Auckland in 1989 by Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Francis Hooper. Fuelled by their energy and…
Fashion Week 08: Annah Stretton
Designer: Annah Stretton Based: Morrinsville Desperately beautiful clothing for women who don't have to ask! Annah's successful participation in Australian Fashion Week earlier this year has…
Fashion Week 08: Moneyshot
Designer: Lyndon Sharma Based: Auckland Moneyshot first became world famous in New Zealand for the tongue-in-cheek prints that originally adorned their t-shirts. Now, in its 8th year, Moneyshot…
Fashion Week 08: Deborah Sweeney
Designer: Deborah Sweeney Based: Wellington Deborah Sweeney is a high end, youth oriented brand. Her clever designs are a feminine, eclectic and colourful mix of casual and tailored silhouettes.…
Fashion Week 08: Lucie Boshier
Lucie Boshier Photo by Michael Ng/Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008