Love to Christchurch Charity Fashion Show in Wellington

Major quake in Chch

Sadly my beautiful city of Christchurch was devastated by a major earth quake on Feb 22nd. My heart goes out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.
My Cathedral Square studio is badly damaged, I was up there on the 6th floor at the time and it was terrifying.
I'm unable to gain access to it at this stage, or infact get anywhere near it.
I will not be able to finish deliveries of my A/W11 range into shops but my samples and patterns have been saved. Sadly its highly unlikely I'll be able to produce my S/S11 sample range either due to loss of studio, equipment and materials.
There's still a small chance I'll be able to get in there at a later stage to retrieve my things so I'm trying to stay positive.
My thoughts and love are with Christchurch and its people.

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