Rachel Mills AW18 at NZ Fashion Week
11am Tuesday 29th August 2017 on location
As we queued for the tent a red haze could be seen on the horizon. Was it a dystopian novel? A post-apocalyptic film? The glare of a million bloggers’ tired eyes? No, just the glow of lights from a creative fashion installation.
The presentation by designer Rachel Mills was a walking tour where the landmarks weren’t historic buildings and quaint gentrified districts but architectural clothing with models on plinths made from plastic piping lengths.
Just a pipe dream? Not for Rachel Mills, who has realised an accomplished collection with forward-looking knits and cotton shirts, wide-legged trousers and striped loungewear.
“Designer Rachel Mills showcased a collection that fused masculine and feminine styling with an elegant flair. The highly wearable looks highlighted the ‘functional with a touch of drama’ style that the designer has become known for, showcased installation style on stationary models.”
Megan Robinson
29th August 2017
Intro image from Megan Robinson Instagram @threadnz