KIRI NATHAN

We are so grateful to the KN tribe for wrapping their korowai of tautoko around us over these past 12yrs up until the launch of our first physical space Te Āhuru Mōwai (safe haven, shelter) that will act as a hub for @kaahuicollective and a base to run social, educational and community initiatives in sustainable fashion and enterprise ❤️🖤🤍🌱🌱🌱 hugest shout out to @thehoodandco for this beautiful collation of moving memories 🤍🤍🤍

Nei rā ngā mihi maioha nō te whatumanawa ki a koutou, te whānau whānui o KIRI NATHAN Mei kore ake koutou 🤍🤍🤍 The making of Te Kuneroa- the evolution of Māori clothing Phase 6 - Te Kuneroa Prelude Video This video was a critical component to telling our full pūrākau (story) on the runway… unless context was given, no one would understand the journey or evolution we were speaking of… I reached out to our long time collaborators and friends James and Feli at The Hood and co to curate a prelude video that would connect, and instigate emotions around our shared history as New Zealander’s… to speak of our shared past, present and aspirations for our future in context to Māori fashion, and it did not disappoint! The use of layered sounds from era’s and finesse in finishing was spectacular 💫💫💫 James and Feli are beautiful friends who are insanely talented! Their small business consistently punches above their weight and delivers world class mahi! They also own and run the most stunning accommodation in Rarotonga /?mibextid=Zxz2cZ Just saying! The tears started flowing as truths and aspirations were envoked in this beautiful video… The Te Kuneroa collection was a KN iteration of the evolution of Māori clothing… told through several era’s… it was a story of what we made/make and will make and wear as Māori and how these processes were/are and will be effected by social and environmental impacts. My friend card has been well and truly clipped with Miriama. I asked her to step in to curate the flow and narrate the story being told in her "James Earl Jones" signature tone… Miriama is one of those friends who calls, txts, and turns up on your doorstep just when you need her, she creates safe and quiet places to look after one’s Hauora (well-being) and she is a loyal and staunch supporter of our entire whānau and everything we care about… Miri called upon Rangi Matāmua again to ensure our pūrākau was tika, and we’re so grateful to him for always sharing his knowledge and learnings 🤍🤍🤍 Full story on KN FB

KIRI NATHAN NZFW23 BTS video - @thehoodandco Posts will be made shortly to thank the maaaaannyy maaannyyy hands and hearts that brought our opening runway to life at this years @nzfashionwk

KIRI NATHAN Britomart Store 6 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walkway Britomart Auckland CBD TUESDAY 10am - 5pm WEDNESDAY 10am - 5pm THURSDAY 10am - 5pm FRIDAY 10am - 5pm SATURDAY 10am - 2pm

Kia ora Whamz Kāhui Collective Store Houses 27 Māori & Pasifika Brands - she’s a first of her kind department store ✍🏽 3/260 Apirana Ave Glen Innes Ukutoia | Glen Innes Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Hours Thursday 12pm - 6pm Friday 12pm - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm For this week only and for all the Kapahaka whānau, we’ll be open 🪶 Sunday 10am - 2pm Monday 10am - 2pm @ardc.co.nz @tukuiho_ @paniagreenaway @_taiea @daina.hugh @jake.studios @obsxlescence @tawhiao7 @aritaua @konei.nz @g_nao.apparel @stirlingcollective @adriennewhitewood @waiapuroad @noku_pakihi @hunaarn @jeanineclarkin_official @thehori @akeakeake.kakahu Kino Az @naa.kohi @tuihana.ohia @_czarinaz_ @miriamagracesmithartist @nichola.co.nz @kaistorst @kirinathan

To celebrate independence, ambition, and influence, for our Autumn ‘26 issue we partnered with @lexus_newzealand to shine a spotlight on six women shaping the future of business, style, and success across fashion and design. Their stories echo the daring innovation of the all-new Lexus RZ and its pioneering Yoke steering wheel: a symbol of control, precision, and reimagined direction. KIRI NATHAN - FASHION DESIGNER “Internal power, or mana, is being vulnerable, facing uncomfortable situations, and giving everything for kaupapa and others while knowing my whānau and chosen tribe have my back. That support allows me to be fearless.” Read our full conversation at the link in bio. In partnership with Lexus New Zealand Photography: Guy Coombes @guycoombes Styling: Estelle Schuler @estelle.schuler Hair & Make-up: Chanelle Aldridge @chanelle.aldridge Photo assist: Josh White @photosbyjoshwhite Creative Direction: Georgia Bramley @georgiabramley Editor-in-chief: Sarah Murray @searsmurray Kiri wears: Kiri Nathan Haakete Teera jacket. Heru [hairpin], custommade. Hei Whakapiwari [pounamu necklace]. Whakakai [earrings]. Necktie, custom-made by Nathan. All pounamu carved by Jason Nathan, exclusive to Kiri Nathan.

Ka whati tonu ō mātou ngākau mō ake tonu atu i tō ngaronga, me haere i roto i te aroha ki tua o te ārai 🕊️🤍🤍Sharon has supported every wāhine and kaupapa Māori in her sphere, she will be remembered for every fingerprint she left in each of our hearts, over our whenua and across the oceans… Sharon Hawke captured here front row at NZFW23 opening KN runway by Patty Huntington of Harpers BAZAAR and with her lifelong mate by Te Rawhitiroa Bosch @hawkesoars @rawhitiroa @pattyhuntington @nzfashionwk

Aniva Rozelle Ngarongoa Tangi The whanau’s newest lil Mokolicious 🤍🤍🤍 @denzelperenara you are on par with a professional athlete when you birth! What an absolute baws 💪🏾 thank you for the privilege of being there to witness the birth of all your babies 😭 and see the example of pure strength and mindset you reach when bringing a life into the world 🤍 @tangispear I have never seen a more attentive, intuitive or caring pāpā during birthing, you are a beautiful man, husband and pāpā 🤍 so proud of you both 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 Aniva having nanans name Rozelle 🥹🥰🥰 @aroha_muriwhenua he wāhine aaaattaahhuuaa koe! you created so many special moments during Aniva’s birth based on ao Māori, matauranga Māori and in general an abundance of love and care… your inclusion of pāpā as the first touch for baby 🥹 the muka pito from @lindsey_sun_ for Aniva’s pito, that’s the most important bow I’ve ever tied 🥹the explanation of the whenua, were all firsts for me and our beautiful growing whānau - Ngā mihi ki a koe taku hoa, nō mātou waimarie i a koe mō āke tonu xxx

HE KĀHUI O MATARIKI ARTIST JASON NATHAN Ngāpuhi me Ngāti Whātua Each pou in this exhibition honours one of the nine whetū (stars) of the Matariki cluster, a celestial whānau that guides us through reflection, remembrance, sustenance, and aspiration. These stars are not only celestial beings, they are kaitiaki (guardians) storytellers, and spiritual messengers, each connected to aspects of te taiao (the natural world). He kāhui o Matariki is now available for private acquisition as a complete collection. NZ$230,000.00 This collection possesses a profound presence that commands a moment of stillness. From the monumental scale of the pou to the deliberate precision of every adornment and their representation and connection. Please contact Kiri Nathan at [email protected] for acquisition/purchase. Full collection consists of 1. Nine carved, fired and treated natural wood pou. 2.4 - 2.8mtr in height, 600/600cm. 2. Seven pairs of whakakai Pounamu me huru Toroa (earings) 3. Eight Hei Pounamu me huru Toroa (Pounamu and Toroa feather neckpieces) 4. One Hei Parāoa (whalebone neckpiece) 4. Nine steel stands and componentry. 900/900cm He Kāhui o Matariki From left to right Matariki – Star of Wellbeing and Unity Pōhutukawa – Star of Remembrance and Ancestry Tipu-ā-nuku – Star of Food Grown from the Earth Tipu-ā-rangi – Star of Food from the Sky Waitī – Star of Freshwater and its Abundance Waitā – Star of the Ocean and Kaimoana Waipuna-ā-rangi – Star of Rain and Nourishment Ururangi – Star of the Winds and Weather Hiwa-i-te-rangi – Star of Dreams and Aspirations There are many pūrākau (stories) that live within this collection. These can be explained through the process of acquisition, aku mihi maioha

He ātaahua rirerire koe e @huia.maxrose i āta whāia e koe ngā mea katoa me te hōhonutanga o te whakaaro. Nā konā i hono ai koe ki ngā mea katoa e whai tikanga ana i tō rā mārena, otirā ko te aroha 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 You are the most stunning bride Huia, I love your considered approach to every aspect of your wedding, deeply connected and infused with aroha 🤍 I developed this Rīrā jacket specifically for you and am soo stoked you connected to it so deeply xxx (also lucky for others as we’re definitely bringing it out in next years collections 💫) Congratulations beautiful girl, i love your way xxx Photographer - Jax @jazmin.tainui.mihi .tainui.mihi Photographer - @molly_doyle_kr Hair & Make-up - @sadepiripi Heru - @savage.hine & @panderlopia_ Muka neckpiece - Huia, @reonteaorangi @jesseana @br0nz017 Hei Huia - @jonathan_percy_stone_art Skirt - custom made @noablanketco

KIRI NATHAN red Tarapouahi is heading off to its forever home āpōpō… pm to commission kahu for yourself x @itsinterval Photography @davidkshields Fashion @kelvinharries Make up @eithnecurran Hair @saraallsop Model @sophiesong @62management

Taku kuru pounamu @te_arianathan Image @davidkshields