Organisers of New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) have reported a 30,000 strong turnout for its 2015 event.
Hosted at the ANZ Viaduct Event Centre, highlights included two runway shows from designer Kate Sylvester, streetwear label Ruby's pop-up store and the launch of its Child Labor Free initiative.
The initiative enlisted local New Zealand labels Ruby, Kate Sylvester, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Hailwood and Nom*d signed on as pilot brands ahead of its launch.
This was the NZFW's 15th anniversary.
Sean Kelly and Harman Gruibisa were among the labels who participated in the event for the first time.
Harman Gruibisa co-founder and designer Jessica Gruibisa said that NZFW has provided major opportunities for the label to grow its business.
“A highlight with for us was connecting with different International media personalities, because we met some lovely people and had some great chats, as well as this we have formed some great relationships with different buyers around the country and it’s been great to have more people within the HG family – the ultimate highlight for us was how much support we received from both industry, media and so on, and how well received our debut show was.”