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NZ Herald
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Win The Ultimate NZ Fashion Week Experience
New Zealand Fashion Week is returning in August and Viva is giving you and a friend the chance to experience it like never before. Get ready for front-row glamour, backstage access and exclusive style moments at exclusive fashion show Viva Presents The Greatest Hits Vol. 2. Complete the entry form below and be in to win an unforgettable VIP fashion experience for two. The prize includes: Boutique accommodation at Hotel Indigo for two nights during NZFW (Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30) Front-row tickets to runway show Viva Presents The Greatest Hits Vol. 2 presented by Viva show (Saturday, August 30) Backstage experience at Viva Presents The Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Tickets to other shows and events at NZFW across two days (Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30) A meet and greet opportunity with a NZ designer Complimentary luxury transfers between Hotel Indigo and NZFW during your stay, courtesy of Giltrap Group Luxury vehicle rental with Sixt NZ – voucher for a three-day weekend getaway at a later date (subject to availability, valid until June 30, 2026) Entries close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, August 13 and the winner will be notified by Friday, August 15. Terms and conditions apply.
NZ Herald
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Here's How Harris Tapper Will Debut At New Zealand Fashion Week
A big deal, marked intimately. Harris Tapper is a business in scale, but its New Zealand Fashion Week debut won't be. Joining the official NZFW schedule for the first time in 2025, the premiere presentation, held for less than 100 guests at Blue in Ponsonby, will be small, considered, and personal. The brand says, 'There's a new pulse coming from New Zealand fashion, we felt it was our duty to contribute.' Harris Tapper joins a host of high-profile Aotearoa fashion brands confirming their involvement on the official schedule of Aotearoa's premier fashion event, which returns in its new format from August 25-30. Imbuing the intimacy of a mid-century couture salon, expect the Harris Tapper experience to mirror the ethos of the brand itself: clothes designed not for spectacle, but for the woman herself – modern, hard-working tailoring, designed with wise restraint. In a nod to the nostalgic elegance that underpins the brand's next collection, guests will be served Tanqueray Gibsons. The cousin of the martini mixes gin and dry vermouth and is often garnished with a pickled onion. The brand will show a new collection that launches in August, with some of the pieces available to buy. Alongside this, the presentation will include special 'coming-soon' pieces and some custom-made, artisanal one-offs. 'We are often inspired by the masters of couture and the quiet showmanship of the early couture salon shows in the 50s and 60s. We'll be questioning the modern approach to sophistication and elegance.' Close-knit showings have become somewhat of a signature for the burgeoning brand. In February, to celebrate its Spring Summer 2025 collection, it collaborated with Australian boutique The New Trend to host an intimate cocktail evening at The Apollo Inn in Melbourne. Last November, it collaborated with art adviser Anna Shapiro Taylor, bringing together artists Karen Black and Cybele Cox in Sydney to discuss the nuances of producing work at the intersection of commerce and creativity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harris Tapper (@harris_tapper) It was a fitting talking point for co-founders Lauren Tapper and Sarah Harris Gould, who are themselves meeting a period of increased commercial demand with an uncompromising vision. Over the past 24 months, the quiet confidence that underpins their approach and aesthetic has translated into marked market momentum. Founded in 2017 as outfitters who at first focused solely on shirting, the brand has doubled its revenue annually. The lift corresponds with a period in which the Harris Tapper brand has been cultivating a strong international presence. Tapper and Gould recently returned from New York City, where they took a series of meetings, including one at Vogue. But the Auckland-based design duo say this NZFW debut is a moment to celebrate on home ground, a salute to staying true to the philosophy that has garnered fans from the outset. 'The time and space we've allowed ourselves to sharpen our voice and tone has led to a more considered, curated approach to the way we see our wearer.' A rare moment sees the brand with a core of quiet authority step into the spotlight. 'We are never in a rush to be loud,' admits Tapper. 'But this feels like the right moment to speak.' 'We've spent years refining our DNA, fit and cut; working with amazing tailors, pattern cutters and skilled artisans. It felt like the product, the brand and the business were ready to speak and it feels only fitting that the conversation is here, where Harris Tapper was born.' Harris Tapper's NZFW debut won't be about spectacle – those in the room will see a statement of established identity. A language of easy elegance displayed through refined fits, cuts and fabrics that toy with notions of femininity and power. They say their involvement in fashion week is 'both a culmination and a beginning'. A brand entering a new era with assured energy, while treasuring the unique landscape they're born from. Like fashion week itself. More on local fashion From emerging talents to statements through style. NZ Fashion Week 2025: 25 Things You Need To Know About The Event's New Era. New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria is set to make a jubilant return next month. William Fitzgerald's Circular Design Is 'Shoddy'. The Mindful Fashion Award-Winner On Why That's A Good Thing. William Keane Jung-Ying Fitzgerald, the winner of the Editorial Prize at the Mindful Fashion Circular Design Awards, has sewn a slick suit spun from recycled materials. From Warkworth To London, Fashion Designer Kat Tua Is Challenging Māori Stereotypes. Menswear designer Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand Manaaki for an international audience.
NZ Autocar
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Giltrap Group sponsors New Zealand Fashion Week
New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) has inked a three-year partnership with Giltrap Group. The latter is now the official naming rights sponsor of the event. Liam Taylor, Director NZFW Board and Steve Kenchington, CEO Giltrap Group. This multi-year alignment marks a significant milestone for NZFW. It ensures the event will remain a fundamental platform to elevate and celebrate the fashion industry in Aotearoa for years to come. New Zealand Fashion Week presented by Giltrap Group returns this year from August 25th-30th. It will showcase established and emerging designers alongside panel events and myriad on-site and off-site activations. In the past, Giltrap Group has largely supported events via its individual brands. However the partnership with NZFW marks the first time all Giltrap brands will come together in a sponsorship capacity. The investment also means that NZFW will be able to return to an annual schedule. Giltrap Group CEO, Steve Kenchington, says 'There's a real buzz in our team for this unique partnership with New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria. 'Giltrap Group and NZ Fashion Week are two iconic brands coming together to celebrate the best of New Zealand talent. 'While we're known for backing Kiwis on the track…we've also long supported innovation and creativity across industries, including fashion. 'This collaboration is about more than sponsorship. Its about showcasing design, performance, and passion – values that unite both our worlds. 'We're proud to help New Zealand's fashion talent fly on the global stage.' The natural connection between fashion and automotive means there is mutual understanding regarding good design and what it brings to the end-user. Form, style and construction are elements intrinsic to both fashion design and automotive craftsmanship. Their connection will be highlighted through the partnership between Giltrap and NZFW. Second from right: Diana Simpson, Head of Legal, Giltrap Group. Owner of New Zealand Fashion Week, Feroz Ali says 'The generous backing from Giltrap Group allows us to deliver an event that ensures the continued success of the New Zealand fashion ecosystem, which is integral to our identity. 'Their support will aid NZFW in maintaining both local and global relevance and in turn provide them with a platform to reach on-the-pulse consumers. Partners and sponsors are vital to the success of NZFW and delivering flow-on effects for the wider industry.' The official designer list and schedule of New Zealand Fashion Week presented by Giltrap Group will be revealed shortly, along with the official reveal of the NZFW 2025 campaign, shot by Mara Sommer and directed by Dan Ahwa. Delegate registrations and ticket sales will also be launched on this date. Designer applications for The Future of Fashion Showcase are also open now, find out more here.
