Today the garments from the Fashion show went on display in the exhibition area and several of our group rushed up to the Festival venue early to enjoy the close-up view of technique and details that weren’t evident from the catwalk while others were looking with a view to purchase garments. Despite the autumn season, we noticed several brilliant pohutukawa bushes blooming about the city. This coastal tree usually blooms in December and for that reason is known as the New Zealand Christmas tree. The mass of crimson blooms has become an icon of the New Zealand summer.