I love it when two of my favourite things come together.

Sofia Coppola + Louis Vuitton = A range of handbags and shoes which includes a gold lamb skin slim clutch and a suede asphalt clutch made from calf leather which is absolutely amazing!

Robert Pattinson + Twilight = Edward Cullen. Wow. Need I say more?

Jay-Z and Kid Cudi = "Already Home" from Blueprint III. I've been playing it to death.

Kate Moss + Topshop = Collections which encapsulates the very essence of Kate Moss's cool.

Twentysevennames + Juliette Hogan = An umissable show!

Photos: Air New Zealand Fashion Week / Michael Ng

In the face of adversity ie. the recession, these ladies have come out trumps with a combined showing of their respected Autumn / Winter 2010 range.

Twentysevennames kicked it off with their models taking to the runway en masse. For this collection, designers Anjali Stewart and Rachel Easting have put a modern spin on the classic white shirt, pairing them with well tailored pants which were cuffed at the bottom. I loved that!

Photos: Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

The idea of 'tough chick' came through with all the waistcoats, blazers, jackets and ties matched with one of my favourite combinations - sheer stockings, socks and combat boots.

Photos: Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

Creams broke up the dominating black palette, juxtaposing the 'tough chick' with 'a white Sunday', ballerina look. The models donned white stockings, socks and sneakers and the look was furthered by cardigans that reminded me of crocheted lacy baby cardi's and fleshy pink slim belts.

Photos: Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

Some other cool stuff...

Photos: Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

And then it was on with the show with Juliette Hogan. Elements that her synonymous with her designs such as the knife pleat and pastel colours were present. This grey woollen cape with the bow was amazing and later she showed it in a soft peach. Bows were a biggie and something close to my heart and so are local designer Kathryn Wilson's Baragwanath heels!

Photos: Air New Zealand Fashion Week / Michae Ng and Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

I  also love these dresses - such a flattering cut and the fabric is gorgeous!

Photos: Air New Zealand Fashion Week / Michael Ng and Winchey Zheng for Designer Direction

Photos: Winchey Zheng for Designer direction

Even though it's been all done before, this collection still had some classic pieces that'll bring out the lady in you!

For more runway photos, check out www.designerdirection.co.nz