Dan Ahwa
Dan Ahwa is a lifestyle influencer and writer known for his travel guides and recommendations, including insights into culinary experiences in cities around the world.
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Dan Ahwa's Archive shirt emphasizes the importance of details in its design.
11 Fresh Button-Ups For All Sorts Of Occasions
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Dan Ahwa ponders why dressing better at 40 is actually the new 30.
Dan Ahwa On Midlife Style: Why Men Are Dressing Better At 40 & BeyondNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Dan Ahwa wrote for this publication in 2023 about smart-casual dress code.
26 Smart-Casual Summer Tops You Can Wear To Work, Or Away From ItNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Dan Ahwa interviews Kat Tua about her bespoke creation.
Rory William Docherty Debuts At London Fashion Week With ‘The Tides’ CollectionNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Dan Ahwa serves as the creative director for NZFW: Kahuria 2025.
By the numbers: New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria 2025 delivers big crowds and economic lift for AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
The campaign Creative Director and stylist, Dan Ahwa hopes the collaboration spotlights greyhounds in a new light.
New Zealand Fashion Week Gives The Catwalk To Dogs With Retired Greyhounds In Bespoke DesignsNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Dan Ahwa, creative director and stylist of the opening night tear-jerker Into the Archives.
NZ Fashion Week Kahuria 2025: On Day 2, Juliette Hogan’s Summer Collection, Harris Tapper’s Debut, & Much MoreNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Dan Ahwa took a dive into the archives of fashion in Aotearoa.
What The Viva Team Is Wearing To New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria 2025New Zealand· 2025-08-26
The opening runway was curated by NZFW board member and creative director Dan Ahwa.
Taika Waititi walks the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week’s opening showNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
Dan Ahwa is a NZFW board member and suggests wearing a fedora.
Surviving NZ Fashion Week 2025: Style Tips & Insider AdviceNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
Dan Ahwa questions whether it's time to rethink the New Zealand Olympic uniform’s untapped potential.
Technical Wear & Athletic Aspirations To Sport In Your Everyday EnsemblesNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Dan Ahwa discusses the film Tinā and its use of wardrobe to tell a story of grief and hope.
The 10 Most Stylish Films & TV Shows Of 2025 So Far, And How To Shop The LooksNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Fashion Week’s creative lead and former Viva Creative Director and Fashion Editor Dan Ahwa reminded those gathered at the event’s programme launch that the industry is not just established designers.
NZ Fashion Week 2025: Leading Designers Karen Walker, Juliette Hogan And Kathryn Wilson On Why They’re ReturningNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Dan Ahwa describes the campaign as being in step with the times.
NZ Fashion Week 2025: 25 Things You Need To Know About The Event’s New EraNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Contributing editor Dan Ahwa hits the reset button with a vitamin C IV infusion and Healite II Therapy at The Face Place.
The Face Place Combines Vitamin Infusions With Light Therapy For An Ideal Glow-UpNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Dan Ahwa takes the post-winter body treatment for a test drive.
So/Spa’s Mother’s Day Menu, Reviewed: A Welcome Treat For Tired MumsNew Zealand· 2025-04-20
Dan Ahwa talks to Alice Connew about her new book, Joyriders.
SNL made fun of Aimee Lou Wood’s appearance. She isn’t the first celeb to push backNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Dan Ahwa takes a closer look at how this Maison is leaning into its unique heritage.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Seminal Exhibition ‘The Art Of Movement’ Is A First For Oceania - Here’s What We SawNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
Dan Ahwa is the departing fashion and creative director who discusses the challenges faced by fashion brands in New Zealand.
Rising costs: NZ fashion brands struggle to survive in fast-fashion era - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Dan Ahwa argued that the new uniform represents modern multiculturalism.
Air New Zealand uniform: How the public reacted to Emilia Wickstead’s designsNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Dan Ahwa offers his expert analysis of the new ensembles.
Why The New Air New Zealand Uniforms Represent Modern Multiculturalism - Dan AhwaNew Zealand· 2025-04-11
Dan Ahwa from Viva was a judge at the iD Dunedin Fashion Show 2025.
What iD Dunedin Fashion Show 2025 Guests Wore To The RunwayNew Zealand· 2025-04-07
Dan Ahwa reports live from Dunedin as one of this year’s judges for the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards.
Livestream: Watch The Sold Out iD Dunedin Fashion Show 2025New Zealand· 2025-04-04
Dan Ahwa is the former creative director of NZME’s Viva.
Karen Walker’s surprise return to new-look New Zealand Fashion Week 2025New Zealand· 2025-03-28
Dan Ahwa is a senior premium lifestyle journalist for the New Zealand Herald, specialising in the intersections of style, luxury, art and culture.
Air New Zealand’s Next Uniforms Will Feature A Unique Print Design By Tā Moko Artist Te Rangitu NetanaNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Dan Ahwa talks to local models in their 50s and 70s who are redefining aging gracefully in society.
New Zealand-Made Underwear & Activewear Brand Nisa To Close In AprilNew Zealand· 2025-03-21
Dan Ahwa offers insights into the semantics of vintage and second-hand clothing.
How Second-Hand & Vintage Store Co-Founder Rose Hope Curates A Collection From Landfill-Destined GarmentsNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Dan Ahwa reports on a luxurious experience in Paris, focusing on social impact and cultural heritage.
Travel Diary: Jackie Ashley’s Architecture-Filled 48 Hours in Palm Springs, CaliforniaNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Dan Ahwa interviews Alice Connew about her new book in a separate article.
The White Lotus Has Nailed The Joy & Pain of Three-Way FriendshipsNew Zealand· 2025-03-15
Dan Ahwa is Viva’s fashion and creative director and a senior premium lifestyle journalist for the New Zealand Herald.
How This Everest-Tested NZ Mountaineering Brand Went From A Converted Milking Shed To The WorldNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
