MODE Magazine

On the 1st of October, 2022; a couple of hours before attending the World of Wearable Art show, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Burke the Executive Creative Director, Malia Johnston the Show Director and Estère the Lead Performer for 2022’s World of Wearable Arts show. They shared their experiences working on the show, their processes and hopes for the future of .

Interview now live on modethemagazine.com

Pictured:
1. Estère - 📸
2. Ngāti Pōneke - 📸 Getty images
3. Winner of the Supreme WOW Award 2022; ‘Wanton Widow’ Wearable Art by Kate MacKenzie. - 📸 Getty Images

We interviewed New Zealand plus size models; Julia, Shannon & Rutendo from NOIR The Agency and they shared what this representation means to them.
📸 photography by Gabriel Gomes

“With NOIR The Agency & MODE magazine, I want to promote and portray ALL diverse body types, colours and sizes - stretch marks; scars, freckles, wrinkles and all. Bodies that we don’t see enough of in Aotearoa’s media and beyond. I want to be the representation that my younger self needed.”
- Chichi Nyangoni (Director & Founder)

✦ Julia wears a swimsuit top from Glassons.com and bottoms from Kiwi Armor
✦ Shannon wears a swimsuit from SHEIN & SHEIN CURVE
✦ Rutendo wears a swimsuit from City Chic & Farmers

Check out more of this stunning photoshoot & what the models shared in “Beautiful Isn’t A Size” on modethemagazine.com

👸🏻MODE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CECILIA KANG

We interviewed designer of Cecilia Kang Couture ; Cecilia Kang about her life experiences, inspirations and the launch of Fashion Club Inc. Art with Allan Myers-Celebrity Auctioneer & Professional MC

ABOUT Fashion Club Inc. ART
Inc. stands for inclusive.

The purpose was to allow individuals through networking events to dress to excess and express their own personality, passion and desire for clothing. Cecilia and Allan found this and have made Fashion Club Inc. ART; a place for people of all ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds to come together and share their excitement and love of fashion. Yes, fashion can unite and inspire people.

MODE - Do you have any words of advice for aspiring designers?

Cecilia: To aspiring designers, I just would like to say be true to yourself and love yourself. Do not give up and just keep going until you fulfil your dreams. Don't be afraid to fail because failure will only make you a better person and most importantly be kind to one another. You just don't know what others are going through in life right now.

Read more on modethemagazine.com
📸 Photographer: Jono Ong
📍Fashion Club Inc. Art