NOMd kicked off the first day at New Zealand Fashion Week with the coolest show.
They had the guests stand on one side of the runway and a row of 7 drumkits and drummers in balaclavas with teeshirts on down the opposite wall.
Models walked with my favourite hair of the day: ironed flat flax-leaf like hair twisted and pinned up in a sculptural do to great effect. Models had painted white or black ears which added an other-wordly effect to the show, entitled NOISE.
We were given earplugs at the door but it wasn’t that noisy – and especially not if you’ve had small children. That was nothing.
I liked the cutaway-back teeshirts that were over-sized; at the same time concealing and revealing the body. Outfits were accessorized top to toe with Dr Martens, and grey felted wool bonnets by Marmalade Hats. An illustration of heads with ‘Love NOMd’ appeared on white tee-shirts, and the label’s ever-popular band tee-shirts showed up at the party – so rock n’ roll. Dunedin-based designer Margi Robertson is the master at this urban-yet-punk look that we love so well.
Models wore the woollen gloves we were given in goodybags which was a nice connection to the runway for guests. I have model sized hands, at least.
Bring the noise! Here are our highlights.
Image credit Kevin Robinson
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