Sending a bold purple winter coat down the runway first was a strong reminder that Andrea Moore knows her stuff when it comes to tailoring.

It may have seen the first technical glitch of the week but Blak's show was a confident, wearable take on a spooky fairytale theme.

COOP is a new label to come from the Trelise Cooper workroom, although Cooper is not the designer.

For someone in only her fifth season, Ingrid Starnes is incredibly assured.

Photos from New Zealand Fashion Week's Opening Ceremony and Moet Party.

Top Model contender Rosanagh Wypych is still in the running for this week's final despite posting pictures depicting alcohol use and what appears to be drugs on Facebook.

The event's managing director Pieter Stewart says Fashion Week needs more local and central government support to continue.

Photos from the Twentysevennames show and installation at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Annah Stretton show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Starfish show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Hailwood show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Andrea Moore show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the Blak Luxe show at Fashion Week 2011.

Photos from the COOP show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2011.

Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

The close knit family behind local label Sabatini kicked off NZ Fashion Week celebrations this morning with champagne and canapés at the Hilton's Bellini bar.

Photos from the Ingrid Starnes show at Fashion Week 2011.

A waif-like model almost collapsed from lack of food and water at NZ Fashion Week, a designer says.

The models' first challenge back on home soil turns out to be the long-expected 'go see'.

Hair and makeup are also in the spotlight at Fashion Week.

First it was matchstick-thin models and anorexia. Now the fashion industry is copping flak over big women on the runway.

There is an art to creating the perfect Fashion Week invitation.

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor has been named the most photogenic celebrity of all time.

Opening night promises an eye-catching start to Fashion Week, writes Janetta Mackay.

Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.

Cher never did it. Neither did Beyonce nor Britney.