After attending the premiere of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring in Paris 1913, Coco Chanel went on to design costumes for Ballet Russes as well as becoming one of the most important and influential fashion designers of the 20th century. In the Costume to Couture event as part of Open Doors in Auckland, we bring together a panel of New Zealand fashion designers to celebrate and explore the crossover between fashion on the stage and runway. Chaired by Sally-Ann Moffat, join us to hear from designers Karen Walker, Cecilia Kang Couture and William Fitzgerald.

Premiere of "Cecilia Kang Couture X Nellie Tier" 1ST ever model open casting call for New Zealand Fashion Week 2021. Over 60 models of all sizes, genders, & nationalities have turned up for the open casting event despite the unfavourable weather 📷: Kervin Blny @portrait.kb (KB Productions) Major Partner: Nellie Tier Major Sponsors: Hi Well, The Gateau House Hair & Make Up Sponsor: Clarette FX, DA Supplier sponsor: SignAD Supporting Cecilia Kang Couture: En Beat Dance Academy, Jono Ong Creative, PULSE & KB Productions Special thanks to: Allan Myers (MC)