After celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, organisers of New Zealand Fashion Week have confirmed it will return to Auckland’s waterfront in 2027.
Running from August 23 to 28 next year, the event promises to grow as it brings together leading designers from around New Zealand once more.
“We
are thrilled to have already confirmed the dates for NZFW 2027. New Zealand Fashion Week has evolved, and now serves as a significant cultural and creative platform for New Zealand,” NZFW executive director Liam Taylor says.
“Our team is looking forward to building the momentum and energy gained from 2025 and 2026 to produce a modern fashion experience which equally serves our designers and industry, and the wider population of fashion lovers.”
Finer details of designers and events are still being refined behind the scenes.
The 2026 event saw a star-studded opening show, with the likes of chef Josh Emett, musician Melodownz, gallerist Melanie Roger, poet Tayi Tibble and Black Grace founder and choreographer Neil Ieremia all walking the runway.
Lorraine Downes walks in NZFW 2026. Photo / Michael Craig
Other highlights included a showcase of eight Aotearoa NZ-based Māori and Pasifika brands, alongside eight international Indigenous brands in the Kāhui Collective and former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes helping close the week in the Viva Greatest Hits show alongside her daughter Jasmine Mexted.
The 2027 announcement comes off the back of the second annual Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival, the South Island extension of NZFW held in early October.
The four-day event featured runway shows, presentations and immersive fashion experiences.
Keep up to date with the latest announcements about NZFW 2027 at @nzhviva & @nzfashionwk on socials.