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RINA CHAE IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE
JUMPSUIT

Rina Chae TVNZ K-pop Academy superstar in Cecilia Kang Couture jumpsuit. At the K-pop party, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna as part of the official Auckland Arts Festival 2021.

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FEATURED IN FASHIONUNITED.COM FASHIONUNITED.UK

Another major milestone was the featuring of the event’s first transgender designer Cecilia Kang. South Korean born, she brought her line of Māori-inspired items. It's New Zealand designers' goal to showcase their pieces at New Zealand Fashion Week and a dream come true to become a couture designer,” Kang told Māori television.

 

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FEATURED IN APPAREL MAGAZINE

"And finally, Cecilia Kang Couture has already received media attention for her humble charm and impressive self-taught design skills."

 

Cecilia Kang Couture was mentioned in Apparel Magazine New Zealand, August 13th 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN NZ FASHION WEEK 2019 SCHEDULE & SHOW SESSIONS  

- New Zealand Fashion Week 2019 schedule and show session featuring Cecilia Kang Couture

 

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 FEATURED IN SEENBYSPY, SUNDAY NZ HERALD, NZFW OPENING 2018.

Fashion designer Cecilia Kang & Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in Seenbyspy news, Sunday New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Fashion Week Opening of 2018.

 

- Cecilia Kang & Two models all wearing Cecilia Kang Couture creations

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THE LAST FASHION BIBLE NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in the Last Fashion Bible, first ever New Generation Emerging Couture Show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018

 

-Tap the below image to view Cecilia Kang Couture collection at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018 through the Last Fashion Bible. CKC starts at 13:30

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 INTERVIEWED BY NEW ZEALAND HERALD 

Cecilia Kang, fashion designer was interviewed by New Zealand Herald reporter prior to New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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 FEATURED IN ROTORUA DAILY POST VIA NZ HERALD

Cecilia Kang Couture gown was featured in Rotorua Daily post via NZHerald 2018.

 

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THE REAL HOUSEWIFE OF AUCKLAND STAR JULIA SLOANE IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE

The Real Housewife of Auckland TV celebrity star Julia Sloane wearing Cecilia Kang Couture feather cocktail dress &  Cecilia Kang Couture earrings

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INTERVIEWED BY CHINESE HERALD NZ, AUCKLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING CULTURAL SEXUAL DIVERSITY

Cecilia Kang was interviewed in Chinese Herald in NZ pride edition, Auckland Pride Festival: celebrating cultural and sexual diversity 2017

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  FEATURED IN SEENBYSPY, SUNDAY NEW ZEALAND HERALD

Fashion designer Cecilia Kang was featured in Seenbyspy news, Sunday NZHerald 2019 December.

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FEATURED IN FEN HONG SE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER ISSUE 8 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture gown was featured in Fen Hong Se Magazine Australia September Issue stylist edition for 2019.

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FEATURED IN THE DEFINITIVE A-Z GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018 NZ VIVA

NZ Viva: The Definitive A-Z Guide To New Zealand Fashion Week 2018

 

-Tap the image below to see the full story. Cecilia Kang Couture is Under "Couture"

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FEATURED IN THE REVIEW OF NEW GENERATION EMERGING COUTURE SHOW NZFW 2018 FASHIONZ

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in the review of New Generation Emerging Couture Show New Zealand Fashion Week 2018 via FashioNZ

 

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INTERVIEWED BY NZ HERALD NZ, AUCKLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING CULTURAL SEXUAL DIVERSITY

Cecilia Kang was interviewed by New Zealand Herald pride edition, Auckland Pride Festival: celebrating cultural and sexual diversity 2017

 

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FEATURED IN NORRIE MONTGOMERY'S PHOTOGRAPHY

 NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in Norrie Montgomery's Photography during New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN VOGUE ITALIA ONLINE

Cecilia Kang Couture creations were featured in Vogue Italia online. Photographer: Kara Woskett

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CECILIA KANG COUTURE NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018

Cecilia Kang Couture, New Zealand Fashion Week 2018

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FEATURED IN NZ AUSTRALIA CITYWALKER MAG ISSUE 11 PRINT & DIGITAL

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in NZ AUSTRALIA CITYWALKER Magazine issue 11 both print & digital version, November 2018.

-Tap the image below to view the full interview with NZ CITYWALKER Mag. Pages 88-89

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FEATURED IN FASHIONZ, EMERGING COUTURE DESIGNERS TO DEBUT AT NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in FashioNZ, Emerging Couture designers to debut at NZ Fashion Week 2018

 

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INTERNATIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST DEBBIE DELGADO IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE BUTTERFLY GOWN, SEENBYSPY NEWS, NZ SUNDAY HERALD

1. International make-up artist Debbie Delgado wearing Cecilia Kang Couture butterfly gown at Winter Formal red carpet event held in Auckland, New Zealand 2019. In New Zealand Herald Sunday news. Seen by Spy.

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FEATURED IN EXPRESS MAGAZINE ISSUE 600 NEW ZEALAND, SEPTEMBER 2016

Cecilia Kang was featured in issue 600 Express Magazine New Zealand both print & digital version, September 2016.

-Tap the image below to view the full interview with Express Magazine. Page 22

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FEATURED IN EYE MAGAZINE RED CARPET NZ CEO DEB BYRNAND IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE SILVER SPARKLE GOWN

Director of RED Carpet TV NZ CEO Deb Byrnand (On the far right) wearing Cecilia Kang Couture gown, attending Red Carpet Awards Party 2019 - Gusto at the Grand, Auckland.

 

-Tap the image below to see the full picture. Page: 239

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FEATURED IN EXPRESS MAGAZINE NEW ZEALAND ISSUE 624, SEPTEMBER 2018

Cecilia Kang was featured in issue 624 Express Magazine New Zealand both print & digital version, September 2018.

 

-Tap the image below to view the full interview with Express Magazine. Pages 20~21

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FEATURED IN THE EXAMPLE AUSTRALIA

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in The Example Australia, New Zealand Fashion Week 2018.

Cecilia Kang is a "Male to Female transsexual self-taught kiwi couture designer debuting at NZFW 2018." Emerging Couture | New Generation | New Zealand Fashion Week 2018

 

- Click the link below to view The Example Australia.

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INTERVIEW WITH NZ VIVA PRINT & DIGITAL,

60 SECONDS WITH DESIGNER CECILIA KANG 

NZ Herald Viva interview, 60 Seconds With Designer Cecilia Kang

 

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF EYE MAGAZINE VANESSA BENNET WEARING CECILIA KANG COUTURE EARRINGS

Editor-in-chief of Eye Magazine New Zealand Vanessa Bennett wearing Cecilia Kang Couture earrings.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TEAO MAORI NEWS NEW ZEALAND

Cecilia Kang had an interview with Teao Maori Television news as first transsexual designer to debut at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018.

 

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FEATURED IN NEW ZEALAND HERALD VIVA DAILY PRINT NEWS

Two of Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in New Zealand Herald Viva daily print news.

Aida Kiani on the right wearing Cecilia Kang Couture white puff sleeve wrap dress.

Bottom Patric Seng wearing Cecilia Kang Couture men's custom made top.

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CECILIA KANG COUTURE NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK SOLO SHOW W/ FACE ME MAKE UP

First solo show for Cecilia Kang Couture. Make up sponsored by Face Me Make-Up. New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

 

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FEATURED IN APPAREL MAGAZINE NEW ZEALAND PRINT & DIGITAL

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in Apparel Magazine New Zealand both Print + Digital version as "ONE TO WATCH" at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018.

 

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ALL THE BEST BACKSTAGE PICS FROM NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018, NZ HERALD VIVA

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns were featured in the best backstage pics from New Zealand Fashion Week 2018. NZHERALD VIVA.

 

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NADENE LOMU IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE GOWN

Legendary rugby player Jonah Lomu's wife Nadene Lomu, on the left wearing Cecilia Kang Couture gown at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018

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FEATURED IN BLACK MAGAZINE BLKONBLK 11 THE IN-BETWEEN

Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in Black Magazine, BLKONBLK 11 THE IN-BETWEEN editorial "SHES IN PARTIES". 

 

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST DESIGNERS AT THE NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2018 MODEL BASICS USA

Cecilia Kang Couture was selected as one of the best designers at New Zealand Fashion Week 2018 by Model Basics USA.

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KOREAN ACTRESS MI KYO CHOI IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE DRESS AT MOVIE SCREENING IN S.KOREA

South Korean actress "MiKyo Choi" wearing Cecilia Kang Couture dress & earrings at movie screening in S.Korea national assembly auditorium.

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FEATURED IN ECOBS.CO.KR SOUTH KOREAN NEWS PAPER MIKYO CHOI WEARING CECILIA KANG COUTURE

South Korean actress "MiKyo Choi" wearing Cecilia Kang Couture dress & earrings at movie screening in S.Korea national assembly auditorium.

-Tap the image below to see the full article from ecobs.co.kr, South Korean newspaper

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MEET THE DESIGNERS W/ CECILIA KANG AND FACE ME MAKE-UP

Cecilia Kang was featured in New Zealand Fashion Week 2019 Interview along with Face Me Make Up director Elizabeth Canales-Ron

 

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FEATURED IN DAEHANILBO SOUTH KOREAN NEWS PAPER MIKYO CHOI WEARING CECILIA KANG COUTURE

South Korean actress "MiKyo Choi" wearing Cecilia Kang Couture dress & earrings at movie screening in S.Korea national assembly auditorium.

-Tap the image below to see the full article from Daehanilbo, South Korean newspaper

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FEATURED IN BRITISH VOGUE DESIGNER PROFILE NOVEMBER 2020

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in British Vogue November print Issue of the "Designer Profile" for new & upcoming designers. 

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FEATURED IN THREAD NZ, NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK FOCUS ON DIVERSITY

Cecilia Kang Couture was featured in ThreadNZ, focusing on diversity at New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN FASHIONZ, CECILIA KANG & ELIZABETH CANALES-RON CREATING A COUTURE NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK SHOW 

Special interview with FashioNZ. Cecilia Kang and Elizabeth Canales-Ron on creating a couture NZFW show 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN THREAD NZ, DAY 4 NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in the Day 4 of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

 

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NELLIE TIER DIRECTOR
WENDY KIM WEARING
CECILIA KANG COUTURE 
EARRINGS

New Zealand's natural luxurious skincare brand Nellie Tier director wearing Cecilia Kang Couture earrings at "What Women Want" 2020 event at Eye Magazine, Cordis Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand

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FEATURED IN FASHIONZ, CECILIA KANG COUTURE FACE ME MAKE UP NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture Face Me Makeup featured in FashioNZ, New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN GETTY FASHION, NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in Getty Fashion World-wide via instagram, New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN GETTY FASHION, NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in Getty Fashion World-wide via instagram, New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN GETTY FASHION, NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture garments were featured in Getty Fashion World-wide via instagram, New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN SEENBYSPY, NZ HERALD SUNDAY NEWSPAPER NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK OPENING PARTY 2019

1. Model Gracie wearing Cecilia Kang Couture gown

8. Patric Seng wearing Cecilia Kang Couture custom made galaxy top

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FEATURED IN JONO ONG PHOTOGRAPHY AT NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Jono Ong photography at New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN JONO ONG PHOTOGRAPHY AT NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Jono Ong photography at New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN JONO ONG PHOTOGRAPHY AT NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Jono Ong photography at New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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ALL THE INSTAGRAM-WORTHY MOMENTS FROM NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019 NZ VIVA

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns were featured in the instagram-worthy moments from New Zealand Fashion Week 2019, New Zealand Herald Viva.

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FEATURED IN THE SPINOFF. MEET CECILIA KANG FASHION WEEK'S FIRST TRANS DESIGNER

Featured in the Spinoff Interview. Meet Cecilia Kang, Fashion Week’s first trans designer.

 

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ALL THE INSTAGRAM-WORTHY MOMENTS FROM NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019 NZ VIVA

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns were featured in the instagram-worthy moments from New Zealand Fashion Week 2019, New Zealand Herald Viva.

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FEATURED IN THE SPINOFF. THE SPINOFF GOES TO NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in the Spinoff. The Spinoff goes to New Zealand Fashion Week 2019.

 

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FEATURED IN VEUX MAG CANADA ISSUE 47 JUNE 2019 "GOLDEN CHARIOT

Cecilia Kang Couture dresses were featured in VEUX mag Canada Issue 47 June 2019. "Golden Chariot" 

 

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FEATURED IN NEW ZEALAND HERALD VIVA, THE BEST BEAUTY TRENDS TO COME OUT OF NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in New Zealand Herald Viva, The Best Beauty Trends To Come Out Of NZ Fashion Week 2019.

 

-Tap the image below to view the full story. Cecilia Kang Couture 5/13.

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FEATURED IN EYE MAGAZINE NEW ZEALAND EYE COLLECTOR'S EDITION 1

Cecilia Kang, designer was featured in New Zealand Eye Magazine as Princess of Fashion.

 

-Tap the image below to read the full Q&A interview Pages 44-45

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FEATURED IN RICHARD MAGAZINE USA NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture collection was reviewed & featured in Richard Magazine USA

New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

 

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FEATURED IN WONO KIM PHOTOGRAPHY NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Wono Kim photography backstage of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN WONO KIM PHOTOGRAPHY NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Wono Kim photography backstage of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN WONO KIM PHOTOGRAPHY NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Wono Kim photography backstage of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN WONO KIM PHOTOGRAPHY NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang Couture featured in Wono Kim photography backstage of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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FEATURED IN BRITISH VOGUE OCTOBER 2020 DESIGNER PROFILE

Featured in British Vogue October 2020 Print Issue of the "Designer Profile" for new & upcoming designers

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FEATURED IN FENHONGSE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA ISSUE07

Cecilia Kang Couture gown featured in FenHongSe magazine Australia Issue 07.

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RELIEVE THE RUNWAY IMAGES FROM NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Featuring Cecilia Kang Couture creations "Relieve the runway images" From New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

 

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FEATURED IN FENHONGSE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA ISSUE 06

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns featured in FenHongSe Magazine Australia Issue 06.

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FEATURED IN FENHONGSE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA ISSUE 06

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns featured in FenHongSe Magazine Australia Issue 06.

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FEATURED IN BRITISH VOGUE SEPTEMBER 2020 DESIGNER PROFILE

Featured in British Vogue September 2020 print Issue of the "Designer Profile" for new & upcoming designers. 

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FEATURED IN FENHONGSE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA ISSUE 06

Cecilia Kang Couture gowns featured in FenHongSe Magazine Australia Issue 06.

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FEATURED IN VOGUE ITALIA ONLINE 

Cecilia Kang Couture creations were featured in Vogue Italia online. Photographer: Kara Woskett

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RED CARPET NZ DIRECTOR DEBBIE BYRNAND IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE GOWN

Celebrating Oscars at Gusto At The Grand, Auckland, New Zealand. Red Carpet director Debbie Byrnand wearing Cecilia Kang Couture gown at the red carpet event.

 

Snap: Red Carpet New Zealand

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INTERNATIONAL MAKE-UP ARTIST DEBBIE DELGADO IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE BUTTERFLY GOWN

International make-up artist Debbie Delgado wearing Cecilia Kang Couture butterfly gown at Winter Formal red carpet event held in Auckland, New Zealand 2019

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RED CARPET NZ DIRECTOR DEBBIE BYRNAND IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE GOWN SEENBYSPY, NEW ZEALAND SUNDAY HERALD 

Celebrating Oscars at Gusto At The Grand, Auckland, New Zealand. Red Carpet director Debbie Byrnand wearing Cecilia Kang Couture gown at the red carpet event.

 

Snap: Seen By Spy, New Zealand Herald Sunday newspaper

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FEATURED IN NORRIE MONTGOMERY'S PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE OPENING OF NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2019

Cecilia Kang couture gown was featured in Norrie Montgomery pictures at the opening of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019

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SOUTH KOREAN ACTRESS KIM SAN OK WEARING CECILIA KANG COUTURE GOLDEN GOWN ON THE RED CARPET

South Korean actress Kim-San-Ok, bagged "BEST ACTRESS AWARD" for Korean movie Original Sin at NZ ASIA PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2019 (NZAPFF) wearing Cecilia Kang Couture golden gown on the red carpet with her winning trophy.

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KOREAN ACTRESS KIM SAN OK IN CKC GOWN FEATURED IN CHEONJI ILBO, SOUTH KOREA

S.Korean actress "Kim San Ok" wearing Cecilia Kang Couture Golden Gown.

Won best actress award at New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival 2019.

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SOUTH KOREAN ACTRESS KIM SAN OK IN CECILIA KANG COUTURE AT MOVIE SCREENING

2 Nov 2019 5:30pm, Korean film 'Original Sin' movie screening day at Sylvia Park Hoyts, Auckland, New Zealand. "원죄" 영화시사회. South Korean actress Kim San Ok is wearing Cecilia Kang Couture Top & Skirt.

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