The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival (CSFF) has announced it will return from the 15th to the 18th of October. Following its landmark debut in 2025, CSFF is expanding into a four-day celebration of exceptional design, creative vision and the evolving identity of New Zealand fashion.
Taking the runway to a new venue this year, state-of-the-art convention centre Te Pae will host the principal shows curated by New Zealand Fashion Week, with satellite events popping up over the city throughout the four-day schedule. An unmissable event for fashion lovers of the South Island, the CSFF will host a collection of group designer shows, exclusive brand presentations and immersive fashion experiences.
The first shows to be announced are:
The New Guard, curated by NZFW Creative Director Dan Ahwa, will showcase some of the best contemporary designers shaping the next chapter of New Zealand fashion. This carefully selected group of designers reflect Aotearoa’s considered, evolving, and purposeful fashion offering.
The Spring Edit returns to the schedule, celebrating standout looks from new season collections. A comprehensive taste of contemporary fashion from some of New Zealand’s most celebrated designers including Caitlin Crisp, Kathryn Wilson, Juliette Hogan, taylor, and more.
New to the CSFF schedule is Breast Cancer Cure’s Fashion for a Cure - Runway show. A signature evening of fashion, dining and fundraising. Featuring 22 of Aotearoa’s most renowned designers, including Trelise Cooper, Kathryn Wilson, Storm and Ruby, this multi-designer showcase is not to be missed, inviting guests to experience the intersection between creativity and purpose.
The event will also feature offsite events to be announced, including a spotlight on Cantabrian and South Island labels.
"The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is an amazing opportunity to bring the best of New Zealand fashion to an engaged South Island audience," added Liam Taylor, Executive Director of New Zealand Fashion Week.
"The response in 2025 proved that this type of event has a place in Christchurch, and we can’t wait to work with the team at Christchurch NZ again to bring the city to life before Cup Week."
The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is presented with the support of Christchurch NZ, connecting the event with the wider On Show city-wide campaign.
Karena Finnie, Head of Major Events at ChristchurchNZ, said the return of Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity, talent and innovation.
"Christchurch has built a strong reputation as a host of major sporting events, and festivals like this demonstrate the breadth of our events portfolio and our commitment to arts, culture and the creative sector," Finnie explained.
"It's exciting to see local and South Island designers showcased alongside some of the country's leading brands, while attracting visitors and industry attention to Ōtautahi. Events like this help position Christchurch as a vibrant, contemporary city that embraces creativity and welcomes new ideas and experiences."
