Next Wave Unlocked: The Future of Aotearoa Fashion

Tāmaki Makaurau

— August 30, 2025 —

We’re not done with Kahuria — New Zealand Fashion Week content yet. For our fourth and final instalment of backstage snaps, we’re zooming in on some the new designers bringing fresh ideas to fashion in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Across the week, we caught J'AKEMitchell Vincent CollectionKaistorStKatherine AnneTemesia and Czarina Wilson coming together under the manaakitanga of Kāhui Collective, each bringing their own whakaarō and auahatanga to their designs.

Adrion Atelier also made a slick solo debut on Wednesday with his signature sculptural silhouettes and dramatic detailing. Then DHL’s Future of Fashion showcase served us even more names to know, including OHNDepth of ScyeBronwyn Footwear and our fave upcycling wizard Riel. Overall, the energy has been less about following trends and more about embracing each of their own creative DNA. Basically, the future is very bright, and we've got the receipts, backstage snaps incoming ↑

 

Photos: Chloe Hill

                    

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