Create a contemporary, fashion-forward **off-stage outfit for the wahine of Te Pariha o Hikurangi**, designed for **Te Matatini Number Ones and pōwhiri day**.

The aesthetic is:

**Modern Māori luxury × effortless fashion.**

## HERO PIECE — TIERED layered ruffle asymetrical MAXI SKIRT

The skirt is the main feature.

Design a **lightweight, breathable, flowing lower calf-length maxi skirt** with approximately **4–5 soft tiers**, beautiful movement and a flattering silhouette for different body types. Fabric will be of chiffon type.


It should feel:

* Feminine and elegant
* Slightly romantic and sultry
* Luxurious but practical
* Light enough for warm weather
* Comfortable and wearable beyond Te Matatini

Use a **dark violet**, with subtle **muted mauve, dusty violet or deep tonal purple** Porourangi poutama designs all over the skirt fabric.

## CULTURAL DETAIL

Incorporate a **subtle Hikurangi/Māori-inspired motif or design detail** into the skirt 

Keep the cultural design **minimal, sophisticated and intentional**. No excessive motifs or large logos. The cultural design would ultimately be subject to appropriate cultural review and approval.

## STYLING

Pair with:

**A simple fitted shirt** — cream, ivory or neutral, with a clean square neckline and minimal branding.

**A pounamu tiki necklace.

**A modern western/cowboy-inspired hat** — natural straw, black. Stylish and understated, referencing **East Coast/Tairāwhiti station culture**, not a costume cowboy look.

**Minimal leather sandals** — Birkenstock-inspired, comfortable and neutral.

## OVERALL LOOK

The finished outfit should feel:

**Hikurangi • Tairāwhiti • whenua • whānau • wahine • strength • femininity • modern Māori identity.**

Think **elevated contemporary fashion**, not traditional kapa haka costume, generic “Māori-inspired” fashion

Create a contemporary, fashion-forward **off-stage outfit for the wahine of Te Pariha o Hikurangi**, designed for **Te Matatini Number Ones and pōwhiri day**.

The aesthetic is:

**Modern Māori luxury × effortless fashion.**

## HERO PIECE — TIERED layered ruffle asymetrical MAXI SKIRT

The skirt is the main feature.

Design a **lightweight, breathable, flowing lower calf-length maxi skirt** with approximately **4–5 soft tiers**, beautiful movement and a flattering silhouette for different body types. Fabric will be of chiffon type.


It should feel:

* Feminine and elegant
* Slightly romantic and sultry
* Luxurious but practical
* Light enough for warm weather
* Comfortable and wearable beyond Te Matatini

Use a **dark violet**, with subtle **muted mauve, dusty violet or deep tonal purple** Porourangi poutama designs all over the skirt fabric.

## CULTURAL DETAIL

Incorporate a **subtle Hikurangi/Māori-inspired motif or design detail** into the skirt 

Keep the cultural design **minimal, sophisticated and intentional**. No excessive motifs or large logos. The cultural design would ultimately be subject to appropriate cultural review and approval.

## STYLING

Pair with:

**A simple fitted shirt** — cream, ivory or neutral, with a clean square neckline and minimal branding.

**A pounamu tiki necklace.

**A modern western/cowboy-inspired hat** — natural straw, black. Stylish and understated, referencing **East Coast/Tairāwhiti station culture**, not a costume cowboy look.

**Minimal leather sandals** — Birkenstock-inspired, comfortable and neutral.

## OVERALL LOOK

The finished outfit should feel:

**Hikurangi • Tairāwhiti • whenua • whānau • wahine • strength • femininity • modern Māori identity.**

Think **elevated contemporary fashion**, not traditional kapa haka costume, generic “Māori-inspired” fashion

Create a contemporary, fashion-forward **off-stage outfit for the wahine of Te Pariha o Hikurangi**, designed for **Te Matatini Number Ones and pōwhiri day**. The aesthetic is: **Modern Māori luxury × effortless fashion.** ## HERO PIECE — TIERED layered ruffle asymetrical MAXI SKIRT The skirt is the main feature. Design a **lightweight, breathable, flowing lower calf-length maxi skirt** with approximately **4–5 soft tiers**, beautiful movement and a flattering silhouette for different body types. Fabric will be of chiffon type. It should feel: * Feminine and elegant * Slightly romantic and sultry * Luxurious but practical * Light enough for warm weather * Comfortable and wearable beyond Te Matatini Use a **dark violet**, with subtle **muted mauve, dusty violet or deep tonal purple** Porourangi poutama designs all over the skirt fabric. ## CULTURAL DETAIL Incorporate a **subtle Hikurangi/Māori-inspired motif or design detail** into the skirt Keep the cultural design **minimal, sophisticated and intentional**. No excessive motifs or large logos. The cultural design would ultimately be subject to appropriate cultural review and approval. ## STYLING Pair with: **A simple fitted shirt** — cream, ivory or neutral, with a clean square neckline and minimal branding. **A pounamu tiki necklace. **A modern western/cowboy-inspired hat** — natural straw, black. Stylish and understated, referencing **East Coast/Tairāwhiti station culture**, not a costume cowboy look. **Minimal leather sandals** — Birkenstock-inspired, comfortable and neutral. ## OVERALL LOOK The finished outfit should feel: **Hikurangi • Tairāwhiti • whenua • whānau • wahine • strength • femininity • modern Māori identity.** Think **elevated contemporary fashion**, not traditional kapa haka costume, generic “Māori-inspired” fashion

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