Highlights from the Eden Hore Central Otago fashion collection
Eden Hore was a big-picture bloke. In the 1970s he developed his Naseby farm into a tourist attraction that included a showroom of spectacular New Zealand designer fashion.
Farm products, such as wool and skins, transformed into dresses and suits, were joined by gorgeous sequinned, lurex and sheer fabric evening dresses and delightful day wear.
Highlights from the collection will be on display in the Material Culture Gallery until 21 April 2027.
Presented in collaboration with Eden Hore Central Otago Trust.
An accompanying book Central Otago Couture: The Eden Hore Collection, by Jane Malthus and Claire Regnault, with photographs by Derek Henderson and published by Te Papa Press, is available to purchase at the Toitū shop.
Image: Vinka Lucas evening dress and cape, early 1970s.
Lurex fabric, printed chiffon and ostrich feather trim, EH121.
Photographed at Little Valley Road, Alexandra, 2024
Model: Ngahuia Williams Photographer: Derek Henderson
