Hello! New Zealand Fashion Week...

We're not really into apologising for not posting but umm...we are. In the past two weeks, we've moved home and office, redefined Black Magazine for the future and been head over Alexander Wang heels immersed in the Workshop and Helen Cherry show we are producing, casting, and enjoying so much. This Thursday at the Auckland Town Hall, as part of New Zealand Fashion Week, iconic New Zealand artist Max Gimblett will add an artistic swish to the Workshop Denim range, stylist Jamie Huckbody will add his unique flair, Scratch 22 will deliver the sounds and a big team will make it all happen. We're plain excited. So, to celebrate, here is the communication from valued Workshop and Helen Cherry partner, BMW New Zealand. At the end of the week, we'll be posting backstage images by photographer Greg Novak.

Workshop BMW show 4: Christchurch

Elza and Nellie both at Ali McD

Harriet and Clare @ Portfolio

The day presented a few challenges but the evening at Jeff Gray BMW Christchurch, went without a hitch. The local MAC make-up crew and True Grit Hair Spa provided great looks and the models from Ali McD and Portfolio rocked the catwalk. We also developed a new affection for Allan Scott's 2008 Pinot Noir! Thanks to Matt and the crew at the dealership for being so accommodating, Pip and Greg at BMW and of course Chris & Helen Cherry and Rebekah at RCM.

Below: Clementine & Katie @ Portfolio

Mary @ Ali McD

Felix @ Ali McD

Tom & Kayleigh @ Ali McD

Oliver and Jonah @ Portfolio

Ilish @ Ali McD

Ali McD's son Elvis looked hot!

Olivia @ Ali McD

6 girls and Sam @ Ali McD

Budding photographer Felix

Workshop BMW show 3: Wellington

Atip with Vinnie Woolston @ 62 Models

Just arrived home from our Wellington and Christchurch Workshop BMW X1 shows. Thanks to the staff at Workshop and Jeff Gray BMW in both cities, we felt very welcome. Thanks also to the Welli MAC make-up crew and hair salon Haight Ashbury for the looks below.

Sima of Workshop Wellington with Jasmine @ Kirsty Bunny

Freddy (centre) and Lucas, both @ Kirsty Bunny

Jake and Bryn both @ Kirsty Bunny

Frith @ Kirsty Bunny

Barbara @ Nova

Chloe @ 62 Models

Workshop BMW show 2: Newmarket

L-R: Lewis @ Clyne, Kieran @ Red 11, Evgeny @ Clyne, Bailee @ Red 11

Hannah @ 62, Kieran @ Red 11

Lewis @ Clyne

Barbara @ Nova, Derya @ 62 Models

Ariel @ August

Well the two Auckland Workshop BMW shows went rather well, and the ready-to-wear element in the styling across the local and international Workshop brands worked a treat. Last nights show was followed by a preview of the upcoming Rent musical with Annie Crummer and Tama Waipara who filled the place with some searing soul singing but it was the combination of the Workshop brand and the new BMW X1 which resonates today. At $60k, and packed with power and style the X1 offers plenty to a new generation of BMW drivers and it just looks so fine. You guessed it, we want one. We were so busy last night we didn't have much time left to take photos but here are a few pics of the models lined up backstage just prior to the start of the show. We particularly like Derya's "blue steel" look. Next week, Wellington and Christchurch...

Workshop BMW show 1: Takapuna

Gabrielle @ Red 11 and Levi @ 62 giving the thumbs up

Rhiannon @ August, Michael Whittaker @ Clyne and Lewis @ Clyne

Hal @ Red 11, Tim @ Visage, Elena @ Red 11

We love doing fashion shows - especially for clients like BMW NZ and Workshop/Helen Cherry, it's just so much fun. Last night we staged the first of four Workshop BMW shows to celebrate the launch of the new BMW X1 which is indeed a thing of beauty in itself at Jerry Clayton BMW in Takapuna. Rachael loved styling and mixing the combinations available to her; Workshop Denim, Helen Cherry, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Vanessa Bruno, See by Chloe, Twenty8Twelve, Hudson, Yours and more and the models and H&M crews from M.A.C and Stephen Marr had fun all round. Here are a few of the backstage images from the day/night. Thanks to Jo, Sarah and the staff at Jerry Clayton for being so accommodating. Tonight - Team McMillan BMW in Newmarket...

Black Fashion Editor Rachael Churchward and crew have it all lined up

Rhiannon @ August

MAC make-up maestros at work on Barbara Fiahlo @ Nova (above)

and Gabrielle @ Red 11 (below)