Summer Fashion Show in the Heart of Rotorua

Over the weekend Rotorua prepared for its premiere fashion event: The Heart of the City Fashion Show. The event was organised by Kharl Wirepa, who I interviewed a while back, and what a bloody good show it was. I've never personally felt a huge fashion and design presence in Rotorua, but after Saturday's showcase of our talented designers, I now feel proud to call my hometown a destination for all things fashion.


The show was a mix of high street and high end, with designers such as Adrienne Whitewood, below, bridging the two styles (her shop Ahu can be found on Eruera Street).

Another designer focusing on her Maori roots was local, Mereana Ngatai. Her interesting silhouettes

were stand out, and I loved the contrasting textures of feathers and light fabrics.

And of course Kharl WiRepa. He finished off the show with a vibrant collection inspired by the days of Jackie O. 

A massive thank you to Kharl for putting on a spectacular event that I felt privileged to be a part of.

Lou x