SHOWCASE - Designer Diane Burkhardt - New Zealand

Drawing upon Eastern and Edwardian influences, Diane uses high quality natural fabrics – wools, cashmeres, tweeds, silks, linens and cottons. The texture and juxtaposition of velvets, beads and brocades excite the eye. The draping of diane burkhardt clothes is soft and feminine, and the details – such as pintucks, pleating and handwork – is sophisticated, elegant and flattering.

Diane says her colours are soft and restrained, resonating New Zealand’s landscape. Whites, greys, silvers, lurex, cream, beige, khaki and gentle lemons are sculptured into gentle silhouettes; sometimes with volume, sometimes sleek and fitting.The Eastern elegance of a kimono is echoed in cross over styling, while swing coats of the 60s and 70s are expressed anew.

Diane is one of an increasingly rare breed of designers – one who can pattern draft. She understands the way fabric drapes, and the way it can be cut.


diane burkhardt
only at The Cupboard, 417 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

Open 7 days Phone (64) (9) 379 9870,
Email style@thecupboard.co.nz
Web www.thecupboard.co.nz

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