On Partnership, Precision, and the Road Ahead

Hamish Miller, Head of Motorsport and Group Partnerships, Giltrap Group

New Zealand Fashion Week and Giltrap Group share more than a partnership agreement. They share a way of thinking. Both operate at the intersection of performance, craft, and ambition. Both understand what it means to back Kiwi talent on a world stage.

Ahead of NZFW 2026, we sat down with Hamish Miller to talk about what brings these two worlds together, and what this year holds.

Giltrap Group has a long history of supporting Kiwis competing at the highest level. How does New Zealand Fashion Week fit into that story?

Motorsport is a big part of our DNA, and we have always enjoyed helping Kiwis fly on the world stage in a motorsport context. With Fashion Week, it's a phrase we've borrowed from motorsport for fashion, and the same applies. Helping Kiwis fly on the world stage.

2025 was NZFW's first under the Giltrap banner. What did that experience show you?

Excuse the pun, but we had a pretty short runway last year to try and bring everything together. And testament to Liam, Tatum and the team, last year was so successful. For us this year, having more time means that we can amplify, take the learnings from last year, and hopefully make it bigger and better.

NZFW 2025 Opening Event

What does Giltrap's role look like heading into 2026?

It's sort of incumbent upon us to make sure we play our part and help the event grow and step off onto bigger and better things. We're excited for what's ahead.

We have to ask, what's the most fashionable thing in your life right now - and yes, your car counts.

Oh, my goodness. I'm not going to go for the car. I'm going to go for my wife. She's the most fashionable thing in my life.

New Zealand Fashion Week is presented by Giltrap Group.

NZFW returns to Shed 10, Auckland, 17–22 August 2026. Secure your tickets now.