Fashion Guru: NZ Fashion Festival Presented By REMIX & BIG little City

NZ Fashion Festival presented it's last fashion show on Friday night and we had front row seats. Collection 4 featured Huffer, Matchi Motchi, Zambesi Man, Ricochet, Annah Stretton, Bendon, Barkers, Workshop, Tigerlily and Kingan Jones. These labels showcased their Winter 2011 collections with Bendon kick starting the show with some sexy lingerie.

Huffer was up next with their collection "Into the Unknown" which was inspired by the era of exploration and adventure. With a dark color palette the collection featured furs and stripes. This is one of my favourite men's collection.

With Annah Stretton's Autumn/Winter collection, Calamity Jane, it was quite daring with corsets, ruffles, striking fabrics and textures.

Annah Stretton is quoted as saying about this collection “...it’s been about mixing the Wild West with extraordinary femininity and beauty” and that definitely comes through.

Matchi Motchi's collection Made In Space was quite unique and interesting. The knits were beautiful and it really showcases their exceptional tailoring and styling.

Kingan Jones followed with their beautiful Poetic Licence collection that had some wonderful florals and checked fabrics.

Barkers presented their sharp winter collection which featured lots of layering. Another favorite of ours which drew inspiration from the 1960's with the classic silhouettes.

Ricochets Winter 2011 collection The Rebel Set was very rock chic. With inspiration from the 1950s there was fur, leather and animal prints.

A fly looking black tuxedo being paraded on the catwalk got me all excited. I'm a huge Janelle Monae fan and she has been donning a tux ever since she released her song Many Moons!

Workshop Denim was up next which was another favorite with earth toned colors highlighting the collection.

Lots of layering happening in this collection as well with some classic blazers and jackets.

Tigerlily was the last one to reveal their winter collection which was quite bright and colorful. I love the earthy green used in this collection. The camo pants with the brown belt was another favorite.