I don't give New Zealand enough lovin' and for that I apologise so as it is a rare occasion (I will try and make it less of a rarity...) I'll go for a NZ oldie.... I'm sure all Kiwians know a fair bit about Nom*D.  They did make it over to LFW in 1999 and were supposed to show their S/S 08-9 collection in London back in September.  It didn't happen but for a collection that is based on minute details and turning things inside out, I doubt a catwalk show would have done it justice anyway.

This "Insiders" collection turns to menswear as an inspiration but not in the usual way.... vintage men's scarves get turned into a print on a dress.  Tuxedos and waistcoats are softened up as opposed to being replicated; they're cropped and shorn and their zips are placed proudly on the outside.  Reversely, women's petticoats are toughened up with tie dye and chopped up to make components of a dress.  Inspiration aside, the entire collection is ripe for layering over and over again which of course pleases me to know end and being an Antipodean S/S 08-9 collection, it's actually available for sale on General Cucumber right now.  I see zips in all the right places, loose enough silhouettes for layering away and prints that are subdued enough to be mixed together.  I promise I will do more NZ investigation...