Day 18: Kiwi fashionistas

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By Rebekah White

Decided that a wardrobe addition would make the ideal Christmas gift? Here's a selection of on-trend Kiwi-made garments from several up-and-coming labels ...

Buying clothes that are New Zealand-made has two distinct advantages: they're produced in pretty small batches, so you know you'll be getting something unique – and you also know that the person who made them was paid fairly and worked in decent conditions.

Plus there's the bonus of supporting Kiwi design talent and craftsmanship!

Here are a few up-and-coming labels to check out ...

Young designer Katie-Maree Cole's creations are oh-so-feminine

This maxi skirt from Deryn Schmidt does double duty as a dress ...

... more lovely separates from Wellington-based Deryn – see her website for stockists

Martinborough-based label Thrive features gorgeous prints and patterns ...

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Or pick up more retro-inspired, Kiwi-made pieces from Swonderful ...

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