The New Zealand Fashion Museum is a visionary, largely supporter funded, initiative that has become a valued part of Aotearoa’s cultural infrastructure. Our story is one of incredible tenacity and dedication given that we have operated for over a decade without ongoing public funding. It is thanks to the generosity of people like you that we have been able to lead the dialogue about the significant part clothing, adornment and markings play in expressing our identity - we are what we wear.  Make a donation or you might like to Sponsor a frock.

Sponsor a Frock

Be a part of our mission to capture our New Zealand fashion history. Help us develop the New Zealand Fashion Museum’s online collection with our great initiative 'Sponsor a Frock'. For just $65 you can sponsor a new collection item (or give it as a gift for that hard-to-buy-for fashionista friend) which will be proudly displayed as a 'Sponsored Frock' (see at the bottom of this page). It’s a marvellously meaningful way to add to our online collection.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks the 340 supporters of our Boosted campaigns and acknowledge with gratitude our Foundation Supporters. Email board@nzfashionmuseum.org.nz to discuss how you can be involved.

Brocade patrons (from $7000): Anne Coney, Michael and Dianne Fisher, Cecilie Geary

Jacquard supporter (from $3000): Miriam van Wezel and Peter Bossley

Tulle supporters (from $1500): Across the Board, Robyn and Bill Hall, The Carpenter's Daughter, Greg Whitecliffe Memorial Trust, Julie Rowe, Jane Malthus

Foundation fans ($500): Trish Bartleet, Linda Tyler, Nicola Guinness and Helen Holmes, Margot Acland, Ponsonby News, Barbara Darragh, Glen Wilkin-Holland, Karen Ross, Karen Walker, Kim Smith, Margot O'Meara, Mary Donald, Paul Chaplin and Andrew Sains, Shane Foley, Stephanie Tattersfield, Suzanne Ritchie-Paul, Tasha Smith, Trelise Cooper, Turet Knuefermann, Ute Elke Schneider, Catherine McMahon, Ginnie Denny, MAX Foundation, Beth Ellery, Teresa Hodges, Elisabeth and Neville Findlay, Rachael Churchward and Grant Fell, Charlotte Ryan, Julia Cahill, Donna Tulloch (Mild-Red), Scarlett Bradfield and Linda Chapman, Victoria Silwood, Lisa Reihana, Ken and Mary Mitchell, Queenies Lunchroom, Horrockses Design, Salmond Reed, Cybèle, Anita Singh, Frances Chan, Catherine L'Estrange, Fashion Personnel, Barbara and Lucy Holloway, Jane Wild, Philip Clarke, NZ Fashion Tech, Barbara Brinsley, Costume and Textile Association