New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled for 2024. The event, a fixture on Auckland's fashion calendar, was to be held in August. However, the economic downturn and pressure on consumer spending had led to the decision to hold the event every two years, instead of every year, New Zealand Fashion Week owner Feroz Ali said. The next event is expected to take place in the second half of 2025. "The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected by the reduced consumer spending," Ali said. "Although we had a strong cohort of committed ... (full story)