New Zealand Fashion Week kicks off on Monday—here are the very best events on the schedule that you can still get tickets to

Okay, it’s been a brief moment since we last sat front row at New Zealand Fashion Week (or even came close to it, really). But next week it’s back, officially, and you’ve probably already heard how excited we are about this new format, new location, and the exciting lineup of designers on parade.

What makes this event cooler—if you ask our editors—is how accessible this iteration of fashion week has become. It’s not just a party for the industry anymore; it’s a moment within reach of anyone who likes good clothes.

So with the very busy week just around the corner (which we’ll be reporting on daily, by the way), we thought it was time to share our list of the very best events—the shows, the conversations, the parties—that you can still nab tickets to. We’ll see you there!

Yu Mei. Matters of Material
Tuesday, August 26 at 2pm. 
As one of Aotearoa’s most exciting names in leather, Yu Mei’s Jessie Wong will be hosting an intimate conversation with architect Dahlia Ghani and artist and curator Isaac Te Awa, talking about all the really granular details: the power and influence of material provenance in intentional design. Tickets available here.

Taylor Shadow Play SS25
Tuesday, August 26 at 7.30pm.
In an exclusive presentation at The Shelter, Taylor presents their spring summer collection, which we're told feels both fleeting and timeless. A nice departure from the depths of winter, we think. Tickets available here.

From Idea to Empire: Turning Creativity into Global Success
Wednesday, August 27 at 8am.
These are the rule breakers and culture shakers that have defined some of the biggest moments in global fashion. Pip Edwards, Karen Walker, and Marc Moore all converge for an unfiltered conversation on their brand-defining moments and how they built their empires. Tickets available here.

Claudia Li
Wednesday, August 27 at 11am.
With roots in New York, and home in New Zealand, Claudia Li makes her first runway return in three years—ānd her debut in Aotearoa. Her designs have been loved and worn by cultural icons, including Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, and have been on display at The Met. Tickets are available here.

Adrion Atelier
Wednesday, August 27 at 1pm.
This emerging and exciting New Zealand-based label by South African-born designer Adrian Williams is one of the shows on everybody’s must-see lists. The collection, Opaque Boundaries, is said to explore themes of intimacy, heritage and quiet strength in the designer's recognisable silhouettes and textiles. Tickets available here.

Kathryn Wilson
Wednesday, August 27 at 7.30pm.
The eponymous footwear designer’s runway shows are somewhat of a hot ticket around Auckland—always peppy, sassy, and just the right amount of energy. In this show, Kathryn Wilson is offering guests the exclusive chance to preview her highly anticipated (and very cute) summer collection. Tickers available here.

From Fast To Regenerative presented by Mindful Fashion NZ
Wednesday, August 27 at 5pm.
For those who love conversations around our local fashion ecosystem and finding ways to continue to build upon it, this panel discussion brings together Peri Drysdale (Untouched World), Emily Miller-Sharma (Ruby), Rory William Docherty, and MC Michele Wilson (AWWA Period Care). Tickets available here.

Menswear Unfiltered presented by Cupra
Thursday, August 28 at 8am.
Continuing the conversation series, this all-important convergence of menswear designers Josh Heares (Porter James Sports), Mike Beagley (Rodd & Gunn) and Des Rusk (Long Form), hosted by Emma Gleason, talks about this new generation of designers that are redefining masculinity, building cult followings, and carving out cultural capital. Tickets available here.

Future of Fashion Showcase delivered by DHL
Thursday, August 28 at 3pm.
You might have heard their names, or tried (and loved) their wares. You might not be familiar with their game yet. This showcase was designed to give eight local finalists the opportunity to get on the local fashion map. Tickets available here.

Auckland FC Kit Couture
Thursday, August 28 at 4pm.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned of late, it’s that Aucklanders get behind their new football team. In this long lunch at Soul Bar & Bistro (because what else, really?), the team will display their new home and away supporters' kits for the upcoming season. Expect bold styling with New Balance footwear and apparel, fresh creativity, and we’re told a few surprise faces. Tickets available here.

Zambesi
Thursday, August 28 at 8.30pm.
Zambesi is always one of those shows that are anticipated for months and remembered for years. It’s so popular that very limited tickets remain, and, from what we’ve previewed of this collection, we think it might be their best yet. Tickets available here.

Jasmin Sparrow
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30.
In an intimate and truly artistic moment, jewellery designer Jasmin Sparrow will present a collaborative installation, hosted at Parnell’s Gallery Ne Geurra—the perfect convergence of jewellery, art, interior design and craftsmanship. This moment is shared with longtime friend and multidisciplinary artist Jade Townsend. More details are available here.

The New Guard driven by Porsche
Friday, August 29 at 4pm.
When we think about the local designers currently putting our nation on the map, a handful of names crop up: Wynn Crawshaw (Wynn Hamlyn), Lauren Tapper (Harris Tapper), Rebe Healy (Rebe) and Georgia Currie (Georgia Alice, Flowers). In this intimate and explorative panel, they unpack how emerging voices can disrupt traditional codes to navigate the global stage and build a name—on their own terms. Tickets available here.

Kowtow presents New Zealand Designer Clothes Swap
Friday, August 29 at 4pm.
For those of us inspired to pull a new wardrobe from the week, this is your chance to raid the closets of some of Auckland’s style set. The concept is simple: bring up to five, gently loved garments from New Zealand designers along, and receive tokens, which you can use to redeem on any beautiful pieces you spy on the day. We love this! More information available here.

Into the Archives: Two Decades of New Zealand Style
Friday, August 29 at 7.30pm
Touted as a curated collection of the most seminal and significant fashion designs from the past two decades, this runway show offers a delicate reflection point about how we—as New Zealanders— dress and express our identity in a modern world. Tickets available here.

Sonnie
Saturday, August 30 at 12pm.
A moment for our littlest fashion lovers, this Sonnie show offers a new lens on modern style for ‘rambunctious kids’ with their signature elevated essentials that are designed just as well for the playground as they are for the runway. Expect some fun surprises. Tickets available here.

The Graduate Collections
Saturday, August 30 at 2pm.
If you’re looking for the next big name in New Zealand fashion, you’re probably going to find it here. The Graduate Collections show is one of the most anticipated runways on the calendar each year, showcasing curious and promising new talent from the country’s leading design programmes: AUT, Massey University and Whitecliffe College. Tickets are available here.

The Keep
Saturday, August 30 at 4pm and 5pm.
This collaborative presentation from The Keep’s resident designers—Lela Jacobs, Wilbur Hsu, Grace Norsworthy, Shannen Young, Julianna Jung and Annabella Schnabel—sees one Ponsonby late-night haunt evolve into a breathing constellation of distinctive voices, lending a conversation around materials, meaning and making. Tickets to the 4pm show available here.

Rebe Trunk Show
Various times.
With the designer’s ticketed event selling out at breakneck pace, Rebe has opened the apartment (where her collaborative show with Partridge will take place) for private trunk show appointments for casual viewing and in-person shopping. More details can be found here.

New Zealand Fashion Museum
Various times.
If you find yourself downtown with moments to spare, this treasure trove of local sartorial style hosts a pop-up exhibition on New Zealand's knitwear. Through activations, workshops and archives, this space feels like one of the most exciting parts of the city. More information available here.