Benson & Hedges Fashion Design Awards 1989

Television (Full Length) – 1989

Peter Elliott (the dastardly Rex Thorne in Gloss) dons a silk scarf to co-host the biggest night in local fashion, alongside event organiser Maysie Bestall-Cohen. The ceremony clips along, offering a smorgasboard of Kiwi design talent. Categories include the Perrier Lifestyle award and High Fashion Daywear, with awards for leather and wool designs. The late 1980s vibe is alive and kicking; strong silhouettes, fitted skirts and frozen fringes. There's an extended 'Salute to Manufacturers' section showcasing labels like Exposay and Thornton Hall. Guest Imran Khan thrills the capacity Michael Fowler Centre crowd.

Rainy days will never be dull again in a fluorescent caterpillar coat from Jill Grogan.
– Compere Maysie Bestall-Cohen's commentates the Perrier Lifestyle section, early in this show