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TŪHURA

In honour of meeting places, and the histories they shape and witness.

A celebration of the cultural collision that occurs when unexpected groups assemble on unexpected lands.

Inspired by the artistic, linguistic, culinary and couturial diversity of Hong Kong; its unique blend of West and Far East.

This collection is a textured exploration of Tūhura; the Māori term for intrepid discovery.

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KAPA

In honour of our collective strength.


A celebration of the power that accumulates when we assemble as a united front.

 

Inspired by what we wear when we perform and represent, these garments have diverse inuences, from sports uniforms to traditional dance costumes.

 

This collection is a wearable embodiment of Kapa; the Māori term for gathering as a group.

ART OF WAR -TŪMATAUENGA

In honour of power and possibility. 


Where anarchy meets art, this collection unites the great forces of rebellion and ritual.

 

Inspired by the Maori God of War and Sun Tzu’s 'The Art of War'; adorn yourself in gilded metallics, regal silks and carved fabrics fit for the power and precision of the warrior.

EARTH MOTHER - PAPATŪĀNUKU

In honour of harmony and rebirth.

Forces of creation and renewal intertwine within a collection formed for the constant cycle of the natural world.

Inspired by Papatūanuku, the Earth Mother - the birthplace of all things, and the place to which they return.

Through linen forms and earthbound shades, be reborn for this fleeting moment in time, and all that follows.

UTOPIA - ĀO MOEMOEĀ

In honour of the dream world, where fantasy infuses reality.

Hedonism meets homebody, this collection dances between the desires to relax and to revel.

Inspired by surreal impressionism set in nature, step into beads, sequins and lace-adorned comfort in casually-cut and whimsical pieces that paint the scene for your own Utopia.

UNITY - KOTAHITANGA

In honour of the power and beauty that exists when cultures, beliefs, religions and races come together harmoniously.

Inspired by the meeting of present and personal history, the collection celebrates juxtaposition, combining colours and prints for a uniting fashion flag.

TĀONGA

To honour, look after and pass down the treasures (Tāonga) of our heritage.

Inspired by the rightful return of missing Motunui carvings to New Zealand after decades abroad.

Tāonga is a collection celebrating the Māori concept of tāonga tuku iho; passing treasures down through generations.

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THE HUNTER IS
NOW HUNTED

Introducing an exploration of wild femininity, natural grace and untamed land.

 

From design to fruition, visions of ‘The Hunter is now Hunted’ were inspired by elevating an unnatural problem into a naturally graceful solution.

THE CHILDREN OF TĀNE

In honour of the unique biodiversity and fragility of New Zealand’s natural elements.

A love of country in every seam.

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TE HEKENGA - MIGRATION, CHANGE, EVOLUTION

In honour of merging paths.

 

An intertwining of people, place and culture.

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