Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa FW25

The system is broken. The promises that were made to us are no longer being kept. We were promised that studying hard and working harder would secure a future worth having. But no matter how many jobs we obtain or how qualified we are, we’re all barely staying afloat.

Creatives refuse to work for conglomerates that care more about turning profits than cultivating the arts. This leaves us the margins and footnotes of every conversation - and we left a lot unsaid in our past show week.

This March’s Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa FW25 continues to focus on promoting and platforming emerging and early career artists from all areas of Aotearoa’s creative scene.

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Out Of Service

Welcome to the corporate machine—where you’re expected to clock in, fall in line, and play by the rules. But what happens when you refuse? Out Of Service is a rejection of the outdated structures that demand compliance, a streetwear fashion show that twists office wear into a statement of rebellion. Featuring designs by Josh Jozsef, 14_0_15, Schaarsartor, ANTI, and South Street Forever, this is the resignation letter you never sent—messy, defiant, and undeniably yours.

Your role: disruptor. Your dress code: noncompliant.