Images by Ryan Patrick

Once a year, Auckland gets a serious glow-up thanks to New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW). It’s the Kiwi version of Fashion Week glam, and Sans Pareil were there to capture the highlights.

Designers roll out their boldest, wildest, and most wearable looks (sometimes all at once), while the rest of us get to sit back, sip a sparkling water, and pretend we totally belong in the front row. Spoiler: half the fun is people-watching anyway.

Whether you’re there for the clothes, the selfies, or just for the celeb-spotting, NZFW is pure entertainment wrapped up in fabulous fabric. Mark your diary—it’s the week where New Zealand shows off its style swagger.

Here are some of the amazing looks we spotted on the street:

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