Fashion Designer

Māori-owned fashion labels KaistorSt and Mitchell Vincent Collection have taken a big step into the Thai fashion market after launching their newest collections in Bangkok.

Nichola Te kiri is one of many Māori designers that has sensed a demand in customers need to find kākahu that represents tino rangatiratanga.

Internationally renowned fashion designer and trailblazer Kiri Nathan has been named one of 10 finalists in New Zealander of the Year 2024.

Third year fashion design student Tia Tahau has showcased a new collection inspired by her ancestor Te Rangitāhau at AUT’s Fashion Graduate Show over the weekend.

Designer Kiri Nathan opened Kahuria, New Zealand Fashion Week today with her collection, Te Kuneroa. She's the first Māori to be given the honour.

NZ Fashion Week has a Māori name, Kahuria, which means 'to adorn'.