Fashion Week: Designers on the verge (+pics)

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LADY IN RED: Fashion from designer Michelle Yvette in the Verge collection at NZ Fashion Week.

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FLOWER POWER: Fashion from designer Sable and Minx in the Verge collection at NZ Fashion Week.

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FRENCH MUSTARD: Fashion from Deuchar in the Verge collection at NZ Fashion Week.

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RED RIDING HOOD: Fashion from Wellington designer Emma Wallace in the Verge collection.

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DREAMSCAPE: Fashion from Ana Steel in the Verge collection at NZ Fashion Week.

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The Verge Breakthrough show has always been a launchpad for new Kiwi designers and this year's show at New Zealand Fashion Week was no exception.

Designers Michelle Yvette, Sable & Minx, Deuchar, Emma and Ana Steele had a chance to show delegates what they were made of.

Michelle Yvette was the proud recipient of a $10,000 dollar grant to help further her career.

She showed a collection of classically feminine pieces, and her standout pieces included a beautiful red wool wrap coat.

Sable & Minx showed a collection based on black and gold that designer Theresa Brady calls 'classic streetwear for the sophisticated woman'.

Deuchar designer Kelllie Chapman showed a fantastic range of separates with a hint of French tailoring - high-waisted skirts paired with mustard knits and jackets that were pleated and gathered to create a soft, flattering silhouette.

Wellington designer Emma showed a collection based on fairytales and pop-up books.

Muted greys and plenty of red featured in her collection.

Ana Steele's collection was based on images from dreams - and featured pockets in skirts and dresses.

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