![]() Later this year she will become the first Māori designer to open New Zealand Fashion Week, and she recently worked as one of the designers of the new Kiwibank Wardrobe – designed to better reflect modern, progressive and inclusive Aotearoa.Īlongside Nathan’s trailblazing spirit is a passion for sharing her wisdom and experience to empower emerging Māori designers. You may have seen her designs on the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran and Mariah Carey just to name a few. In 2020, she was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and the fashion industry, and her work extends far beyond our shores. ![]() ![]() Kiri Nathan is a multitalented and internationally acclaimed fashion designer whose work is deeply rooted in te ao Māori with a focus on natural fibres and texture. In the final episode, host Jane Yee speaks to Māori fashion designer and entrepreneur Kiri Nathan. A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network, This is Kiwi celebrates extraordinary achievements by ordinary New Zealanders. ![]()
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