New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria showcases over 180 designers across multiple days
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026 featured more than 180 mostly local designers across multiple days of shows at Auckland's Shed 10.
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria ran for six days in August 2026 with shows at Auckland's Shed 10 and other venues. The event showcased over 180 local and international designers, ranging from established names like Zambesi and NOM*d to emerging talents and design students. Notable themes included more formal clothing, increased runway diversity, sold-out ticketed shows open to the public, and a growing international perspective. The week also featured significant milestones, with brands like NOM*d celebrating 40 years and Twenty-seven Names marking 20 years in business with their first show in eight years.
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NZ Herald
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 2 Show Reports – Caitlin Crisp, Yu Mei, twenty-seven names, Juliette Hogan, NOM*D, taylor
All the action from day two at New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria.
NZ Herald
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 3 Show Reports – The Studio, The Graduate Collections, Claudia Li, Kathryn Wilson, Karen Walker
The Studio showcased 17 local labels, with a final bow for Kate Sylvester's sons.
NZ Herald
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 4 – By Kai, Future of Fashion, Kāhui Collective
The By Kai designer made an emotional homecoming at her debut show.
1News
Meet NZ's next top designers at fashion week in Auckland
Young designers take over the runway, selected to showcase their collections in NZFW's Future of Fashion show.
The Spinoff
20 takeaways from NZ Fashion Week 2026
Including, yes, people still wear sunglasses inside, shorts and ruffles are having a moment, and much more. Emma Gleason reports from Shed 10 in Auckland. 1. New Zealand fashion appears to be alive and well. If you’re doing a pulse…
NZ Herald
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 5 – Zambesi
At Ōkahu Bay, the city provided the backdrop for the stalwart brand's SS26/27 collection.
NZ Herald
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 6 – The Shelter, Viva Presents Greatest Hits
Over breakfast, designers shared what it's like to work in the fashion industry now.
NZ Herald
Fashion Week Unhinged: Every bonkers thing we thought from the front row
Why was there parsley on the runway? Where have everybody's eyebrows gone?
Otago Daily Times
NOM*d and Plume show at New Zealand Fashion Week
The Spinoff
What 40-plus years in fashion has taught NOM*d’s Margi Robertson
Do you get older and wiser? Should you take on that debt? And what’s the best way to enjoy Campari? Dunedin fashion legend Margi Robertson shares some life advice and reflects on NOM*d’s milestone anniversary. David Lange was prime minister,…