Kharl William Wirepa: NZFW

Kharl William Wirepa's show combined opulence, fun & drama to create a unique, standout show unlike any other at this year's Fashion Week. This haute couture collection, inspire by royalty, indulgence & glamour, was Kharl's second serving to NZFW - and the crowd was not dissapointed. Wirepa has a distinct eye for juxtaposing romantic, feminine silhouettes with modern & fresh cuts, and this collection's bold colour palette (including gold, hot pink & bold red) was certainly fiercely head-turning. Kharl also focused on crisp white garments scattered throughout the line, adding a dash of innocence to the otherwise opulent drama of each garment. True craftsmanship was also showcased during this runway, through Kharl's featuring of hand-embellished Spanish fabric dresses - most notably, this fuchsia number on the left of my collage. The variety of models who were chosen to walk the runway also each had a distinct & individual beauty about them, and would not be classed as your 'typical model', which truly drove home the message that Kharl designs for every woman, and with every body shape in mind. An absolutely stunning presentation - my huge congratulations to Kharl & his team. I look so forward to next years show xxx