Industry News: What’s new in fashion and beauty, June 2021
iD Fashion Weekend Opening Event
Those who missed tickets will want tobook for the weekend’s opening show; “The Awakening of Future Disruptors, in partnership with Otago Polytechnic” on Friday 18 June from 7pm – 9pm.
This student-run evening will showcase Otago Polytechnic’s student designers as they present their disruption through design on an unconventional runway. Upon entry guests receive a complimentary drink, along with tastings created by the talented students from the Culinary Arts school. Enjoy live music from Judah Kelly and mingle while watching Otago Polytechnic fashion students put all their talents on display to create an event that engages all the senses. Tickets are available through the iD website.
Otago Polytechnic/iD Dunedin Annual Fashion Symposium
While you’re in a fashion frame of mind, consider attending the Otago Polytechnic/iD Dunedin Annual Fashion Symposium on Friday 18 June. Academics and designers will consider “Fashion Forward >> Disruption” from 10am – 4pm at the Barclay Theatre and Beautiful Science Gallery, Otago Museum.
Curator Guided Tour of Fashion Forward >> Disruption Through Design
This will be followed at 4pm by a Curator Guided Tour of Fashion Forward >> Disruption Through Design at Otago Museum. Exhibition curators, Professor of Fashion, Otago Polytechnic and iD Dunedin Fashion Inc. Chair Dr Margo Barton, and Otago Museum’s Moira White and Dr Jane Malthus will share a behind the scenes view of the exhibition, the museum archives pieces and the 17 year history of the iD International Emerging Designer Awards.
Tanya Carlson of Carlson at Otago Museum Fashion Fridays
Former Dunedin resident and head juror for the iD Dunedin International Emerging Designer Awards in partnership with Otago Polytechnic, Tanya Carlson of Carlson will headline Fashion Fridays at 5.30pm at Otago Museum. Tickets are essential and available through the Otago Museum website.
What the Judges Saw Panel Discussion
Head to Otago Museum on Sunday 20 June at 3.30pm for ‘What the Judges Saw’, a free panel discussion. Head judge and fashion designer Tanya Carlson, of Carlson and jurors; Margi Robertson of NOM*d, Donna Tulloch of Mild-Red and Charmaine Reveley of Charmaine Reveley will share their observations on this year’s judging, with chair Amanda Linnell, Viva Magazine’s editor in chief.
| NZFW IS BACK FOR 2021 |
| Last week New Zealand Fashion Week officially announced their return for 2021. The launch of New Zealand Fashion Week in 2001 had a powerful impact on our Fashion Industry. That inaugural year saw the likes of Insidious Fix, Trelise Cooper, Tanya Carlson and Zambesi, among other designers. The event was officially launched by then Prime Minister, Helen Clark, who said “New Zealand’s fashion designers are building an international reputation for creativity and flair. They are translating innovative ideas into export dollars.” Back then the textile, clothing and footwear exports in the year ending 31 March 2001 was estimated to be $522 million. Today, the Fashion Industry market value is $43.6 billion and textiles, clothing and footwear NZ$1.3 billion. But beyond the category dollars and political grandstanding are the careers built, the reputations created and the memories made through this iconic event. This year, the traditionally trade-only event will also be open to the public. To give fashion lovers a chance to experience New Zealand Fashion Week alongside industry and designer guests, iTicket will offer a limited number of hosting packages to selected shows including Kate Sylvester, Kathryn Wilson, Hailwood and Zambesi, as well as the very special 20-year Retrospective Show. Key media coverage from this announcement included ‘New Zealand Fashion Week returns to celebrate 20th anniversary’, published by FashioNZ, one of their media partners for 2021. |
THE LOLA PENDANT
Friends and fellow accessory designers Boh Runga and Kathryn Wilson have released their first collaboration– the Lola Pendant– symbolising strength, aroha and Wāhine Toa.
To celebrate this important design collaboration, Boh and Kath are speaking to AGGS on June 3rd at 12:20pm about their friendship, their careers, and their journeys to becoming two of the most influential Kiwi accessory designers.
As renowned Kiwi creatives and business women, the pair will have a great deal of inspiration and advice to offer the students.
Boh says the Lola Pendant is a reminder that the world is a much better place when women support each other. Two students will be presented with their own pendants on the day as a reminder of this important message.
Megan Robinson
4th June 2021