It has been a stellar year for Harman Grubiša since opening its first boutique in Ponsonby last year.
Mercedes-Benz, entering its third year as an Elite Partner of New Zealand Fashion Week, has recognized the achievements of Harman Grubiša with the prestigious 2016 ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer accolade. The talented pair will premiere their 2017 Autumn/Winter collection as ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents Harman Grubiša’ at New Zealand Fashion Week on August 22. The exclusive runway show will feature as the debut evening show at the premier fashion event. Their success comes just a year after their first Fashion Week showcase in 2015.
According to Ben Giffin, General Manager, Mercedes-Benz Cars New Zealand, Harman Grubiša is "unquestionably one of New Zealand’s most cutting-edge and innovative new design duos."
Madeleine Harman of Harman Grubiša says, “We are both thrilled and humbled to have been invited into the global Mercedes-Benz family. Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to promoting fashion worldwide is incredible.” The ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ accolade is a global initiative which recognises designers who demonstrate dedication to the use of high-quality materials, innovative design and unique style. Harman Grubiša joins esteemed previous global recipients including designers such as Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Badgely Mischka, Kate Sylvester (2015) and Dame Trelise Cooper (2014).
The duo’s entrepreneurial success and design appeal was also globally recognised with a nomination for The 2016 International Woolmark Prize - one of the first New Zealand labels to do so.
HARMAN GRUBIŠA www.harmangrubisa.com
MERCEDES-BENZ www.mercedes-benz.co.nz
NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK www.nzfashionweek.com