In all honesty, I don't know much about New Zealand fashion. But when I saw Kate Sylvester's Spring/Summer collection at RAFW (Australian Fashion Week), it was the beginning of my crush for Kiwi fashion. The masculine elements were subtle, creating a perfect female dandy look - man-style sock garters, fob chains, and oversized Regency neck bows. Contrasting to the little masculine details were the perfectly feminine outfits that reminds me of a country girl.
Not everyone will prefer Kate Sylvester's historical twists and feminine/masculine inspirations to the overt glamour of other designers. But for me, she was one of my favourites. This is more me.
