For those of you that havent heard of the NZ Fashion Festival here is a quick break down for you. This year it is being held from February 24th - March 4th at the Queens Wharf.
"The festival’s aim is to showcase exciting and innovative collections from New Zealand’s top designers and retailers through a series of runway shows, seminars and other exciting events around town. The first Fashion Festival received great acclaim within the industry and the public, and since then has built a loyal following from both industry experts and fashion lovers." - Author of NZFF
This is the 3rd year for the NZ Fashion Festival. Last year I was lucky enough to be involved backstage dressing for the designer collection runway shows. The thing that I like most about these shows is that you get to see a range of NZ designers and NZ retailers all in one show. Here they showcase what is currently instore and in-season, in NZ! This is also a good way to gauge where fashion and styling is heading for winter 2012. So if you want the edge, or inside scoop, grab yourself a girlfriend, or a boyfriend and head along to a seminar or a runway show. Get dolled up, have a glass of bubbles and get your fashion on!
Me personally, I was debating on whether to get in there and work the festival again. Every show is always different. Designers are really stretching themselves with the theatrical extensions and concepts. I like it. To me, It adds drama and more dimension. It really enhances the overall feel of what the designer is trying to translate to us as an audience, fashion followers and ultimately and hopefully consumers by the end of it all. I love being backstage and seeing the magic happen. The energy that is flowing backstage is electric. Being able to see the garments close up and mentally deconstruct everything. To touch the different fabrics. To see the spectrum of color ..... and the shoes, Oh the shoes!!! But I've seen the schedule and done my research. There are some awesome seminars this year. They are very specific for me. I'd love to know and learn more about the different events they have running this year. Plus, I'd love to glam up, get the girls together and have some bubbles and break it down front row. What ever happens you know I'll be there with Mr Papparazi taking photos to no doubt share with you all.
For more info on the schedule. shows, seminars and anything else check out the website http://nzfashionfestival.com/ or like them on facebook for all updates
- Haus of Hiria
