ANZFW 2008 – Basquesse Catwalk

Viviana Pannell displayed the latest designs from her Basquesse label. As she promised a show was full of “spectacular couture gowns made in crystal beaded fabrics” which are “only dreamed of.”

Her  new collection of high end daywear, evening and bridal gowns consists of a standout leather jacket with a high ruffle collar and four made to standard “couture” gowns that designer made and suited especially for four Wellington models, who arrived in Auckland to present the line.

The elegant materials – Italian brocades and rich silks, which came from the same supplier to Dior and Elie Saab, also did a lot of the talking.

Their supplier contacted me, I don’t know how he found me or why, but he offered to sell me his wares and we’re really excited because we have been looking for exclusivity in fabrics. They are exclusive to Basquesse in New Zealand and Australia, and some of the fabrics I have selected are exclusive to us worldwide,” Pannell said.