NZFW: Lastnight at Zambesi

So the Zambesi show was actually yesterday early evening before Huffer, however for some reason there were no photos of it online for AGES afterwards. Finally, all the photos are up and I've had a good look at the collection. It's always hard to comment on collections from such iconic brands such as Zambesi because you almost feel like saying anything bad about it is sacrilege, and if you do a group of New Zealand's fashion elite will come chasing after you with pitchforks... weird image! ha ha. Luckily though, I have nothing bad to say about the collection that walked down the catwalk at Zambesi lastnight - and I'm not just saying that to avoid being chased by pitchfork yielding fashionistas!

The collection was typically Zambesi, being made up of mainly black, beautifully tailored, classic pieces. However, the new kid on the block was the high-lighter yellow and electric blue that appeared. Even a black loving fiend like myself has to admit that the bolds were refreshing and really pushed this collection up to the next level of awesomeness. The one thing that did catch my eye though was what looked like a leather laptop case in the fifth photo... possibly a new home from my Mac Book baby? Very, very rad!

Images: Katherine is Awesome

NZFW: Day Four - Live pictures from Huffer!

As I write this Huffer is showing! Here's what Katherine Lowe of Katherine is Awesome is seeing as I write this. Ahhh technology!

NZFW: Day Four - New Generation Group Show

The New Generation Group Show took place this afternoon. The thing about a group show is that some collections are always going to be stronger than others, and you can't help but compare the collections. This year, five young labels showed: Two Wonders, Deryn Schmit, Egoist, Katie- Maree Cole and Emma Manhart. Overall I really like most of what was walked down the catwalk this afternoon. My favourites would have to be Deryn Schmit and two wonders. Although all of the young designers did really well, I felt that their collections just had something extra. It's exciting to see new talent emerging in our wee industry!

Images: nzherald.co.nz

NZFW: Day Four - Backstage with The A List

Doesn't backstage look like a fun and exciting place... The A List captures the magic beautifully. I'm looking at pictures of some of today's shows currently but due to a slow internet connection at work (shh don't tell anybody!), I'll have to wait until I get home to review them properly. See you soon!

Images: The A List

NZFW: Day Four - Babes

Why is everybody at NZFW so babe'n? (Yes that's right, I just turned babe into a verb.) It hardly seems fair. Katherine Lowe of Katherine is Awesome sure has an eye for them! These beautiful pictures were taken by her earlier today between shows. Babeeeeee'nnnnnnn!

Images: Katherine is Awesome

NZFW: Lastnight at Stolen Girlfriends Club

The collection that SGC sent down the runway lastnight was probably my favourite collection of theirs to date. The menswear as usual was very edgy, cool and experimental. True to SGC style, denim and checks played a major factor is the menswear collection. One thing I do admire about SGC's menswear is that they are never scared to use fabrics that aren't traditionally used in menswear - this collection the exciting fabric being faux leopard fur.

The women's collection turned heads with it's 1980's inspired 'prom dresses'. To be honest, I don't see myself sporting one of those babies anytime soon, however the rest of the womenswear collection was probably one of their most wearable to date. The only issue I have with SGC is that sometimes I feel that only models would be able to pull off their edgy designs. However this collection included more pieces that I feel will be more figure friendly to those of us that aren't models. All in all, I'm impressed. Good job SGC!

Images: Always Sometimes Anytime

NZFW: Lastnight at Lonely Hearts

Waking up this morning to these beautiful images of Lonely Hearts show lastnight made waking up just that teeny bit easier. Needless to say, Lonely Hearts have done it again. The thing I love about Lonely Hearts is that each season they take similar staples and reinvent them. Just when you think a simple chiffon dress can't get any cooler, it does! The thing love most about this collection is the stripes! They remind me a lot of what Karen Walker has done in her most recent collection, but Lonely Hearts have added their own spin on them. This is definitely a collection that I would love to wear. Once again... I see my bank balance going down in the near future... hmmm. Not good... yet so good at the same time!

Images: Always Sometimes Anytime