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FEATURED STORY
“Stay curious, do your research, and be open to feedback. Growth comes from real dialogue, not just validation. Learn from people in the industry who can offer you support and champion your ideas.”
- Dan Ahwa, Creative Director for NZFW, on his advice for entering the fashion industry
Fashion, Without Looking Away
We spoke with Amanda Butterworth from NZ Fashion Revolution about transparency, collective action, and what it means to engage with fashion more consciously.
Paving the Way
Kiri Nathan is paving the way for a flourishing and authentic Māori fashion movement.
On Partnership, Precision, and the Road Ahead
Hamish Miller, Giltrap Group, on what brings fashion and automotive together, and what this year holds.
Trust the Process
Estelle Schuler, Fashion Stylist, on the jobs she said yes to, the ones she turned down, and what keeps her showing up.
Growth Comes From Real Dialogue
As Creative Director for New Zealand Fashion Week presented by Giltrap Group, Dan Ahwa is shaping what the 2026 event looks and feels like from the inside.
Full Circle
In conversation with Tessa Patrick on coming full circle - what she has learned, and why this industry is worth every bit of it.
The Editor’s Eye
Sarah Murray on her path to Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Fashion Quarterly, her first encounter with NZFW, and what continues to inspire her.