New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) has announced a new three-year partnership with Giltrap Group, which will serve as the official presenting partner for this iconic industry event. This collaboration marks a substantial step forward for NZFW, strengthening its role as the fundamental platform for elevating and celebrating fashion in Aotearoa.
NZFW is set to return in a dynamic new biennial format, running from August 25-30, 2025, at the iconic Shed 10 on Queens Wharf in T?maki Makaurau, Auckland. This refreshed approach aims to empower the local fashion industry and deeply engage consumers in a vibrant showcase of talent. NZFW has long been a crucial launching pad for designers seeking to expand their brands both domestically and internationally, providing extensive media coverage and attracting over 20,000 attendees.
Steve Kenchington, CEO of Giltrap Group, expressed the shared enthusiasm for this partnership in a press release, saying, “There’s a real buzz in our team for this unique partnership with New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria. Giltrap Group and NZFW are two iconic brands coming together to celebrate the best of New Zealand talent.”
The partnership underscores a shared philosophy of design excellence. While fashion and automotive operate in different spheres, both disciplines share a profound respect for meticulous craftsmanship, form, style and construction. This common ground in design will be brought to life through the collaboration between Giltrap Group, known for distributing and retailing prestigious automotive brands such as Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini.
A key initiative for the 2025 event, highlighting its commitment to supporting local talent, is the waiving of designer participation fees, aiming to eliminate barriers to entry and encourage a diverse range of designers to showcase their work.
Tickets for New Zealand Fashion Week presented by Giltrap Group will become available for purchase at the end of June 2025, coinciding with the official reveal of participating designers and the event schedule. Stay updated by following @nzfashionwk on Instagram and Facebook, and through the official hashtag #nzfashionweek.
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