New Zealand fashion is a happening thing. The international success of our local designers has led to annual events like New Zealand Fashion Week.
But how do you research New Zealand fashion? And what about historical trends in the local look? Try the following resources as a starting point.
Books
Stacy Gregg
Undressed: New Zealand fashion designers tell their stories
Biographical profiles of contemporary designers.
Richard Wolfe
The way we wore: the clothes New Zealanders have loved
A look at local style as an element of pop culture in the 20th century.
Flaunt: art, fashion, culture: exhibition guide, Auckland Art Gallery, 4 October 2003 - 8 February 2004.
The exhibition catalogue for the Auckland Art Gallery's recent exhibition.
Another way to find information on historical styles is through pictorial books on New Zealand history.
Those were the days
Remember when - our New Zealand 1900 - 1999.
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Magazines
Magazines and newspapers are a main source of news, profiles and images related to New Zealand fashion. Search the Index New Zealand database for articles you want, then ask staff at a library reference desk where to find them.
Fashion titles include:
New Zealand Fashion Quarterly
Pavement (1993-2006)
Style
Pulp
And for older styles..
New Zealand Woman's Weekly (1934-)
Ladies Mirror (1922-1963)
Weekly Graphic and Ladies Journal (1890-1913)
Eve (1966-1975)
Thursday (1968-78)
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Websites
Hot topic - New Zealand Fashion Design
A range of resources on fashion and costume. Put together by Te Kete Ipurangi, the online learning centre.
FASHIONZ
A comprehensive guide to New Zealand fashion aimed at fashion addicts and industry wannabes alike.
Trelise Cooper
Karen Walker
Kate Sylvester
Zambesi
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Special Collections
If you're looking for historical styles, don't be afraid to visit the staff in Auckland City Libraries' Special Collections.
They can help you find fantastic images from the library's extensive photographic archive, including studio portraits taken by Auckland photographer Hermann Schmidt and celebrated fashion photographer Clifton Firth. |
