Labels set hot pace at Fashion Week

Models showcase designs by Twenty-seven names.

The first day of NZ Fashion Week closed on a high last night with Zambesi's homage to their New Zealand - and locally made - roots. The show featured an open backstage, with the models, designers, makeup artists and hair stylists on display along with the brand's winter 2014 collection.

A model parades a creation by Hailwood at the Viaduct Events Centre. Photo / Getty Images