30 August 2023
Proudly presented by Audi, and debuting Collection 2023.FOUR to an at capacity crowd in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Juliette Hogan show was a highly anticipated and welcome return for the brand to an onsite runway presentation at NZ Fashion Week: Kahuria, and an opportunity to celebrate the creatives that help fuel our NZ fashion industry.
Navigated by a considered and enduring design sensibility, the latest collection brought a new sense of warmth and optimism for the summer months ahead. Alongside the brand’s signature muted and sophisticated palette, seasonal brights breathed new life into the aesthetic narrative achieving a perfect blend of the fresh and familiar.
The collection’s warmth was woven throughout the 36 runway looks styled by Creative Direction & Design Lead, Alice Feutz. Embracing fabrications which fit to the form and garments that epitomised elegant summers; through sleek silks, light linens, crisp cottons and detailed lattice broderie. Feminine and fluid pieces were juxtaposed with masculine shapes as part of Juliette’s ongoing subtle but purposeful exploration of this interplay through her designs.
Quintessential JH pieces in meandering hues and graphic floral motifs seemed in constant conversation with the natural world around us. While soft pinks and candy brights in fluid drapery were anchored by darker tones and earthy neutrals in structured suiting staples.
Beautifully complimented by the beauty looks created by long standing brand collaborators Josie Wignall for Bobbi Brown and Lauren Gunn and the Colleen team for Kevin Murphy, with luminous skin and naturally textured hair echoing the essence of the collection. James Gibb and Oliver Johnston of CAY.works were in direct collaboration and conversation with Juliette & Alice to bring the evening’s beat driven and nostalgic soundtrack to life.
The Collection 2023.FOUR presentation was an invitation to experience the warm and nostalgic embrace of summer. An intelligent and sensitive reflection of this moment, yet infused with the timeless perspective of the brand, and striking that perfect balance between luxury and simplicity.
