The real NZ Fashion Week ran out of cash – so these uni students made their own

Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa, a rangatahi-led, do-it-yourself fashion week, opened its first show on Monday with Lyric Waiwiri-Smith reporting from the runway. The event emerged as an alternative to the cancelled New Zealand Fashion Week in 2024, showcasing a new approach to the industry amidst financial challenges. In a departure from the traditional posh and prim fashion events, Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa aimed to fill a gap in the market with its innovative and inclusive platform.

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