At Australian Fashion Week this week, fashion director Dan Ahwa surveys a panel of industry insiders to ask them whether there’s still mutual benefit for our fashion industries regarding our time-honoured transtasman connection. According to a recent New Zealand Trade and Enterprise report, around 40 per cent of New Zealand’s fashion exports go to Australia....
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Australian Fashion Week kicks off with a return of the old, and the new
As the mercury starts to drop with the commencing of autumn in Australia, the country’s fashion industry is heating up for the biggest week of the year. Australian Fashion Week kicked off on May 13 its latest edition — a five-day calendar event that sees the awaited return of local fashion veterans, as well as...
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A plush partnership between Yu Mei and it label Beare Park makes its debut
The Wellington luxury handbag brand made a welcome addition to the styling for former financier turned fashion designer Gabriella Pereira’s discreet collection of clothes. Yu Mei designer Jessie Wong talks to Dan Ahwa about the stylish partnership. A transtasman union made a convincing case for local, understated luxury at Australian Fashion Week on Tuesday afternoon...
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Carla Zampatti makes triumphant return to Australia Fashion Week
Last night, Carla Zampatti aptly made a triumphant return to Australian Fashion Week on the very runway that was named for the late fashion legend. The Resort ‘25 collection’s motif was ‘Dinistia’ – a fitting message as Carla’s son, Alex Schuman, now stands at the helm of the brand. Not only is ‘Dinastia’ a nod...
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The Moments You Missed At Australian Fashion Week 2024 | ELLE
Australian Fashion Week is one of the most hotly-anticipated events in the sartorial calendar, and for good reason. From history-making runways, to trend-setting street style, there’s no shortage of creative inspiration to be had at the week-long event. Of course, with this year’s schedule jam-packed with up-and-coming designers and prolific brands, and a host of...