Behind the Seams: An exclusive first look at Caitlin Crisp’s NZFW show

4 August 2026
By Fashion Quarterly

Feathers, ballet dancers and a Dirty Dancing moment – the designer gives us a sneak peek at the magic and the chaos of her upcoming NZFW show.

Caitlin Crisp pictured. Photography: Hope Patterson.

In conversation with Caitlin Crisp

We're a few weeks out from NZFW - paint us a picture of what your studio looks like right now. Organised chaos or calm and considered?Organised chaos for sure, that’s where the magic happens here! We have feathers draped over satin and pearl pins in hems, it’s every bit as…

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