A vibrant and creatively charged celebration of Puaka and Matariki was held on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July at Puketeraki Marae when we held our wearable arts show. This show saw a mix of both returning and emerging designers.
The opening performance was once again by the wonderfully talented Karitane School, with their celebration of all the people, with many differing ancestors, who call Aotearoa home.
The Friday show was extra special as we were treated to a catwalk demonstration at half time by a group from Gasworks Guild of Gadgeteers, Ōtepoti. Their costumes were breath taking and they certainly take wearable art seriously. Both shows were a sell-out and there is no doubt that the quality and work that goes into making the costumes is increasing by the year.
Supreme winner of the show – Soldier of Neptune, by Rohina Brinsdon. Modelled by Brittany Young.
A rousing welcome to Puketeraki Marae by Ngā Uri o Tūmatauenga Maurakau Roopu.
People’s choice award winner – Eating the Land, by Lynley Workman. Modelled by Gus Workman and Liam Thorne.