A Whanganui fashion designer has had the experience of a lifetime at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Gienipha Tutaki, who is in her third year of a bachelor of art and design at Whanganui UCOL, was selected for the Miromoda showcase at New Zealand Fashion Week.
One of eight designers chosen for Miromoda, Ms Tutaki's show was held in Auckland on August 31.
Miromoda is a New Zealand Fashion Week showcase for Maori designers. Ms Tutaki, who is of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent, applied for a place, then was selected to present her collection in front of a panel.
"I was really excited when I found out I was selected," Ms Tutaki said. "But it did mean a lot of extra work on top of my studies."