New Zealand Fashion Week may be over for another year, but beyond the runway and street style imagery, there’s one question worth asking: what does a fashion editor wear when the spotlight turns to the industry itself?
Tasked with balancing back-to-back events and delivering coverage in real time, our wardrobes needed to marry fashion fluency with functionality. Here, the FQ editorial team reveals the looks that carried us through the week.
Day one
For the opening night of NZFW, the team opted for outfits that could take them from a day in the office and straight to Shed 10 for an evening show. With a last minute message that the show itself, ‘Into the Archives’, would be taking place outside, the team opted for warmth where possible. Think: oversized blazers, furry hats and trenches pulled from the archives (Natalia’s look was worn at Kate Sylvester’s final NZFW show in 2023).
Sarah Murray – editor in chief
Wynn Hamlyn dress with Juliette Hogan blazer and Deadly Ponies bag.
Georgia Bramley – creative director
Camilla and Marc jacket and shorts, Lack of Colour faux fur hat, Georgia Jay bag and La Tribe x Superette boots.
Natalia Didovich – digital producer
Kate Sylvester AW23 denim trench and trousers, Georgia Jay bag and Ganni shoes.
Sophie de Renzy – multimedia content coordinator
A custom Emma Gaultier dress and La Tribe bag.
Day two
The second day of NZFW coincided with FQ’s quarterly sleepover to celebrate the launch of our Spring issue. With a late rooftop lunch and a night full of shows – including Juliette Hogan and Harris Tapper – on the cards, we embraced luxe looks that could easily take us from day to night. Key looks? Wide leg trousers, bow details and sheer dresses layered with outerwear.
Sarah Murray – editor in chief
Juliette Hogan singlet with matching trousers, Harris Tapper belt, Deadly Ponies bag and Gucci heels.
Georgia Bramley – creative director
Wynn Hamlyn dress, Jasmin Sparrow earrings, Ahlem sunglasses and Rebe heels.
Natalia Didovich – digital producer
Harris Tapper top and trousers, Meadowlark necklace and ring, Georgia Jay bag and Bronwyn heels.
Sophie de Renzy – multimedia content coordinator
Juliette Hogan blazer, Camilla & Marc dress, Toteme belt via FABRIC, La Tribe shoes and bag.
Day three
This was the team’s busiest day of the week, which saw us attend multiple shoes throughout the day – including Claudia Li, Adrion Atelier and Kāhui Collective – before switching up our looks for a night of sky-high heels (Kathryn Wilson) and equally high photoshoots (Rebe). Our team opted for elevated separates paired with chic yet practical bags that could store everything we needed for a busy day of shows.
Sarah Murray – editor in chief
Claudia Li blouse and matching trousers and Chanel heels.
Georgia Bramley – creative director
Wynn Hamlyn top and trousers and Georgia Jat bag.
Natalia Didovich – digital producer
St Agni dress, Harris Tapper belt as a necklace and Ganni shoes.
Sophie de Renzy – multimedia content coordinator
Wynn Hamlyn coat and belts, Mi Piaci shoes and La Tribe bag.
Day four
As NZFW fatigue started to set in on day four, the FQ team opted for looks that prioritised comfort. For the day we opted for knitwear and denim ensembles paired with shoes we could walk in for miles. By night, we took the opportunity to pull out our most glamorous looks for the Karen Walker and Zambesi shows. Think: button detail mini dresses and polka dots galore.
Sarah Murray – editor in chief
Matching Sylvester skirt and top, NOM*D coat, Lack of Colour faux fur hat and La Tribe loafers.
Natalia is also wearing a matching Sylvester jacket and skirt paired with a Georgia Jay bag and Bared Footwear boots.
Georgia Bramley – creative director
Wynn Hamlyn dress, Georgia Jay bag and La Tribe x Superette boots.
Natalia Didovich – digital producer
RUBY dress, Meadowlark ring, thrifted bag and Bronwyn heels.
Sophie de Renzy – multimedia content coordinator
RUBY jacket, Citizens of Humanity jeans via FABRIC and Deadly Ponies bag.
Day five and six
The final two days of NZFW were a family affair. With most of our coverage wrapped up for the week, we were able to soak up the excitement of fashion week with family members (Sarah took her children to the Sonnie show and Natalia took her mum to the Pacific Fusion Fashion Show). Our looks? Ensembles that felt put together but also extremely comfortable.
Sarah Murray – editor in chief
Ledore shirt, COS trench, Adidas trackpants and sneakers. Her children are all wearing Sonnie paired with Crocs shoes.
