My fav runway shot , taken at NZ fashion week at the close of my show

Claire wears Constellation Necklace and Draco Dress.
Photo by Brad Hick @ Six 6 Photography

Into A Baroque Future, AW2011

A few photos from my lookbook:

For my Autumn/Winter 2011 collection entitled “Into A Baroque Future” I blended influences from the past such as corsetry and Victorian Gothic with contemporary materials and techniques then infused it all with a wee bit of sci fi in a style I call Baroque Futurism.
The collection is sophisticated and sexy in its mood, yet grounded by its wearability and bound by impeccable workmanship.
Beginning with a dark palette I built on this by using metallic highlights, diverse textures and intricate handcrafted detailing. The dark colour palette is inspired by the night sky and each piece in the collection is named after a star or constellation.

I used beautifully soft lambskin leather, vintage brocades, printed cottons, metallic wools, fluid viscose jersey, silks, NZ possum and calf fur. Merino jersey and velvet feature together throughout the collection in figure hugging pieces with three dimensional hand cut and plaited panel detailing. Lacing and eyelet detailing add interest and intricatelytucked bustles feature on coats and trousers.
To compliment the clothing I designed and hand made dramatic three dimensional laser cut acrylic jewellery and accessories

Kathryn Leah Payne at NZ Fashion Week 2010

Vega Dress: Metallic cotton

Constellation Drape and Headpiece: Laser cut acrylic

Izar Gorget: Lambskin

Polaris Pants: Viscose jersey

Nebula Neckpiece: Lambskin and velvet

Electra Boot covers: Lambskin

Alcyone Corset: Metallic print cotton

Corvi Skirt: Metallic print cotton

Nebula Neckpiece: Lambskin and velvet

Constellation Earrings: Laser cut acrylic

Draco Dress: Lambskin

Constellation Necklace: Laser cut acrylic and brass

MORE RUNWAY SHOTS COMING SOON

Photos by Michael Ng

Kathryn Leah Payne at NZ Fashion Week

Kathryn Leah Payne will be showing at New Zealand Fashion Week as part of the PWC New Generation Group Show!

Photos from my design archive featuring my original handcrafted twisted leather detailing:

Leather Jacket with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002 (the first piece I made with my original detailing)
Wool Trouser with sheet music screen print 2002
Finalist in the Deutz 2002 Fashion Design Ambassador Awards
(I re released this Jacket for my current 2010 collection due to the many comments I always get when wearing my original sample from 2002! It has sold well at both Deval and NG Boutique)

Suede Top 2002
Leather Cuff with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002
Wool Pencil Skirt 2002
Finalist in the Deutz 2002 Fashion Design Ambassador Awards

Leather Harpist Collar with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002

Leather Concerto Cuff with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002

Leather Harpist Collar with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002
Leather Jacket and lace headscarf

Leather Harpist Collar with handcrafted twisted leather detail 2002
Leather Jacket and lace headscarf

View from the studio on Anzac morning
Photo by Michael Hewson

Working hard in my studio above Cathedral Square. Its a pretty sweet spot and an inspiring place to be!

This little article was in the Dom post fashion supplement last week!

Jackal and Hide

New Autumn/Winter 2010 stock in store from 1st Feb. Limited quantities are selling fast!

Fantail Jacket in black lambskin with crocodile embossed contrast.