NZFW 2023 Papatūānuku Lontessa

In honour of harmony and rebirth. Forces of creation and renewal intertwine within a collection formed for the constant cycle of the natural world. Inspired by Papatūanuku, the Earth Mother—the birthplace of all things, and the place to which they return. Through linen forms and earthbound shades, be reborn for this fleeting moment in time, and all that follows. To honour earth, energy, and element. Within our world, there resounds a heartbeat. A rhythm that reverberates through every corner. The pulse that perpetually renews and sustains all that exists. This eternal cycle echoes onward, encompassing creation, existence, and rebirth. Our earth, with each breath, nurtures and nourishes us. We bear witness to the powerful system that sustains us, and the delicate balance of life that renews it. In honour of: the Earth Mother. She is the silent guardian of the ebb and flow of existence. In her sacred terrain, we discover sustenance and harmony. Papatūanuku’s unwavering presence calls us to remember our interconnectedness, and to protect her perpetual cycle of growth and return. In honour of: The rituals of nature. Our path is lined with harakeke. We learn from its strength, versatility, and adaptability. Move through flax and fold, bead and lace, and witness a renaissance of what once sheltered, clothed, and healed. In honour of: Our woven histories. In warp and weft, we find the echoes of our ancestors, their wisdom and traditions immortalised. Stories weave through time to meet us here, in this place where nature and material are reborn together.