1 Sep 2023

New Zealand Fashion Week: Day 3

11:38 am on 1 September 2023

Three stalwarts of New Zealand Fashion Week hit the catwalks yesterday: long-standing designers Zambesi and Kate Sylvester - and a bunch of All Blacks in their undies.

Sportspeople in their smalls has become a tradition at the Jockey underwear show, which also featured Black Ferns Amy du Plessis and Alana Bremner and a diverse cast of models. At least one former All Black - Ali Williams - was in the audience.

Lesser-known brands (with more covered-up models) showing yesterday included LIPO, Bantu, J. Bush and Kaistor St.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: Angus Ta'avao, Sevu Reece and George Bower walk the runway during the Jockey show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

All Blacks Angus Ta'avao, Sevu Reece and George Bower walk the runway during the Jockey show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: Ali Williams and Casey Green attend the Jockey show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria.

Former All Black Ali Williams and wife Casey Green attend the Jockey show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway in a design by J.Bush during the Viva Next Gen show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

It's all in the details in this design by J.Bush, on display during the Viva Next Gen show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway in a design by Lontessa during the Go Media MIROMODA 2023 show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

I believe I can fly… A model floats down the runway during the Kaistor St show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Dave Rowland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: Models pose backstage ahead of the Kate Sylvester show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

What's the collective noun for a group of models? A pose? These ones were backstage before the Kate Sylvester show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway during the KaistorSt show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Lady in red - a model walks the runway during the Kaistor St show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway in a design by Ikuntji Artists during the Go Media MIROMODA 2023 show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

A model walks the runway in a design by Ikuntji Artists during the Go Media MIROMODA 2023 show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Brendon Thorne

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway during the Kate Sylvester show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

You've seen the blue moon, now check out this blue-on-blue-on-blue ensemble from the Kate Sylvester show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model is seen backstage during the Bantu show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Viaduct Events Centre‎ on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

A model is seen backstage during the Bantu show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Mackenzie Sweetnam

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: A model walks the runway during the Zambesi show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria at Wynyard Quarter on August 31, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Indoor-outdoor flow during the Zambesi show during New Zealand Fashion Week 23: Kahuria. Photo: Getty Images for NZ Fashion Week/Fiona Goodall