In light of NZ Fashion Week coming to Auckland next week, we went to visit some local Wellington fashion designers.
Miriam White of Sunday Apparel is one of the three finalist for the Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition. Miriam will present her designs on the country's highest profile catwalk at NZ Fashion Week.
We wish Miriam all the very best for her exciting opportunity next week and in the future.
Sunday Apparel is a Wellington based fashion label that produces thoughtfully designed, New Zealand Made clothing for women.
Miriam’s considered approach to design, along with her careful selection of colours and textiles, makes for functional yet beautiful garments. Delightful details, quality materials and local production are a key focus. Sunday’s collections are inspired by Miriam’s interest in literature, poetry and travel, resulting in an intelligent yet whimsical aesthetic, which is accessible, infinitely wearable and above all charming.
Miriam's neighbour is fellow fashion designer, the delightful
Nell Winton of Good Score.
Good Score a perfect cross-over of shopping and local manufacturing, open everyday in the Capital City of New Zealand or online to the world.
Good Score owner Nell Winton offers an original clothing range, designed and created on the cutting table and sewing machines that nestle in among the Wellington retail store.
There’s something for the girls and guys of all ages in the limited edition fashion, leisure wear and great basics. Much of the clothing is proudly made from an extensive range of New Zealand knitted fabrics; 100% Cotton, Merino and Merino blends.
Good Score has a constantly evolving stock of Accessories, Bags, Leather, and beautiful jewellery and Goodscore services also include; Made to measure on most styles, and Alterations
The retail store and manufacturing hub in the iconic 311 Willis St building is the evolution of a business that was established three years ago on the Parade in Island’s Bay’s old Post Office.
www.goodscore.co.nz
NZ Fashion Week 2011
From Monday 29th August right through to Saturday 3rd September, the brand new
Viaduct Events Centre will be abuzz with thousands of people including media, buyers, models, designers, international guests and fashion lovers from far and wide for New Zealand Fashion Week in what is an iconic year for New Zealand.
The best of New Zealand's fashion designers will once again be on show with this year's schedule featuring a wide range of both established and emerging brands.
Fashion lovers will once again have the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite labels through access to Fashion Weekend and the Designer Selection Shows.
One of the most exciting and entertaining shows that everyone can attend at NZ Fashion Week, The Designer Selection Show is your exclusive chance to see a sneak preview of the 2012 winter collections from every designer showing at fashion week.
The Show is held at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
From 29 August to 3 September
Tickets are still on sale:
http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/pages/nzfashionweek2011/
(Wed 31 Aug is sold out, Thurs & Fri selling fast)
Ticket prices start at $80, which includes the coveted goody bag.
Or opt in for the reasonably priced Fashion Weekend tickets:
Fashion Weekend is all about fashion, music and good times. In 2010 Fashion Weekend opened the door to the public for the fifth time and now enjoys the reputation of a quality and good value event. It is hard to live in New Zealand and not feel a sense of excitement generated by the publicity and hype around the trade event (NZFW), making Fashion Weekend the way for the public to be involved.
The Fashion Weekend tickets allow you entry to the famous Sunday Star-Times Designer Garage Sale - Friday 5pm to 9.30pm.
Please note, the Fashion Weekend tickets do not allow you entry to the Designer Selection Shows.
For further information please go to
www.nzfashionweek.com
