SevenDeadlySins
The owner of fashion store Evolution has branched out with her own footwear brand, SevenDeadlySins.The debut autumn/winter collection features a range of handcrafted leather shoes, designed by Cobb and co-designer Lilah Winchester. The colour palette showcases leopard print, tan and black in a range of suede, leather and wood textures.
The prices will range from $200 to $400 from selected boutiques. Visit www.sevendeadlysins.co.nz
Riddle Me This
Although Liz Turner completed her studies at Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic as recently as 2008, her label Riddle Me This is already gracing the pages of magazines. The clothing is 100 per cent New Zealand - right down to the fastenings. Visit riddlemethis.co.nz
neverblack
Chelsea Thorpe has become a New Zealand fashion industry name. With fellow Gizzy kids Jeremy Maclaurin and Martin Champman, she launched neverblack. Its first collection, in summer, saw the brand, known for its modern vintage styling, picked up by stockists across the country. Visit www.neverblack.co.nz
Silk&Steel
Auckland-based designer Sarah Cotterall is known for her edgy yet classic jewellery designs. Setting it apart is the use of fabric and hand-sewn detail to craft her couture statement necklaces. And girls with an eye for pretty things will love the Petite collection, with pieces made of pearl, crystal and semi-precious stones. Visit www.silkandsteel.co.nz