Yvonne Bennetti is a New Zealand born fashion designer who has just returned to New Zealand after living in Hong Kong for 11 years. She graduated from Auckland Polytechnic in 1989 and began her career in fashion as assistant designer to Trelise Cooper for two years.

After relocating to Hong Kong Yvonne worked as a textile designer creating fabrics for Ikira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi.Yvonne Bennetti is a New Zealand born fashion designer who has just returned to New Zealand after living in Hong Kong for 11 years. She graduated from Auckland Polytechnic in 1989 and began her career in fashion as assistant designer to Trelise Cooper for two years.

After relocating to Hong Kong Yvonne worked as a textile designer creating fabrics for Ikira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi.Yvonne has also worked in New York for Tibi and in London for the London Collection, a textile company whose clients include Blue Marine, Etro and Roberto Cavalli.

In 2003 Yvonne opened her flagship store in Auckland and she also sells in independent boutiques around New Zealand.

She will show at Air New Zealand Fashion Week for a fourth time this year and enjoys a close working relationship with sponsor Audi.

Yvonne Bennetti designs are favoured by independent feminine women with a strong sense of self, including business women, celebrities and women who appreciate quality design and detail.

Yvonne Bennetti at Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008

Show Title: 'LOVE'

A classic tale of a girl who is impresses the cute guy with her chameleon looks.
She has it all covered and plays the part perfectly whether she's the tough girl or the working girl, the boho-chic girl or the glamour girl.
This girl has it all and he wants her!

Guide for Yvonne Bennetti fashion show.

Key Pieces we can expect to see (a mix of tough chic, boho chic, everyday wear, and evening):

-Leather pants and Skirts
-Floaty floral tops
-Knit jumper dresses
-Silk tunics
-Napoleon military style jackets
-Fur clutches
-Dominatrix style shoes
-Print chiffon and silk jersey dresses
-Fur vests with belts
-Snakeskin jackets
-Velvet vests
-Long thin scarves
-Linen military jackets
-Gladiator sandals-gold
-Snake skin clutches
-3 quarter pants with zips
-Linen short shorts with metallic Thread
-Fitted dresses
-Wedge booties
-Fur muffs
-Strapless dresses
-One shoulder sequin dresses
-Over the top shiny dresses
-4" heels in metallic

17/09/08