Winter in Milan
A Make-A-Wish Charity Fashion Show
JOURNAL / MAY 20, 2026
Sills + Co was honoured to be asked back for the second Make-A-Wish fashion show and luncheon, alongside Orsini Fine Jewellery, Scarpa, and Crane Brothers.
An unforgettable afternoon on the Ōrākei waterfront, presenting our Winter in Milan runway and fundraising for such a special charity.
The day was even more special as it was the 40th birthday of Make-A-Wish New Zealand! Four decades of turning children’s wishes into wonderful realities!
Read more about the day and discover the runway looks in our Journal below.
About The Event
Held on Friday the 15th May 2026, at the Akarana Marine Sports Centre, the Power of a Wish Fashion Show was an intimate salon-style fashion showcase presented over a luxurious lunch in support of Make-A-Wish New Zealand.
Make-A-Wish New Zealand grants Kiwi tamariki and rangatahi fighting critical illnesses their one true wish – bringing them hope, strength and joy. Since 1986, they have granted thousands of wishes with the support of partners, small businesses, and over 200 volunteers and generous donors.
Hosted by the talented and charming, Michael Murphy, the event raised over $60,000 to grant children's wishes!
The Runway
Inspired by Sarah Hutching’s (of Orsini Fine Jewellery) recent travel to Milan the show’s styling was based on the biggest trends in Italy this Winter.
A colour palette of cosy brown, deep burgundy, and winter whites were popular with the Milanese and coincidentally featured heavily in our own Autumn/Winter collection. We paired these colours with Pale Pink, for a very on-trend combination, and embraced chic tonal dressing with classic beige and double denim.
Accessorised with the most beautiful fine jewellery and leather shoes and handbags, both with Italian origins, the looks shone on the runway – and now you can shop them for yourself! Enjoy the gallery of all our fashion show looks or dive straight into the Shop the Runway collection.
All jewellery pictured is from Orsini Fine Jewellery.
All footwear and handbags pictured are from Scarpa.
Winter in Milan
Section One
Look One
Sophie P wears the Emi Cashmere Tee in Pale Pink; the Lucy Cashmere V Neck in Pale Pink around her waist, the Emiko Wool Jacket in Plum, and the Zaiya Godet Skirt in Black.
Look Two
Amy wears the Eleanor Cashmere Sweater in Cocoa under the Tina Cashmere Cardigan, also in Cocoa, with the Leoni Pant in Ivory.
Look Three
Joey wears the Eleanor Cashmere Sweater in Pale Pink under the Miki Cashmere Vest in Cocoa, with the Corbin Barrell Pant in Cocoa.
Look Four
Christie wears the Mariko Striped Cashmere in Chocolate/Chalk over the Pink, Princeton Striped Shirt, with the White, Juko Straight Jean and Sophie Cashmere Scarf in Cocoa.
Look Five
Tia wears the staple Princeton Shirt under the Koda Stripe Shirt in Pink, alongside the White, Martine Denim Skirt.
Look Six
Bobbi wears the Gianna Stripe Dress in the Cocoa/Ivory colour with the matching Gia L/S Stripe Top tied around her waist, and the Felicity Merino Cardigan in Plum.
Look Seven
Aliah wears the Tilly Wool Cape over the Sumi Pleat Top in Plum, with the White, Madison Jeans.
Look Eight
Sophie L wears the Jojo Pleat Dress in Plum.
Winter in Milan
Section Two
Look One
Bobbi wears W26 Merino Tailoring - the Maxine Blazer and Claude Pant, both in Black.
Look Two
Christie wears the Vapour/Black, Flute Blouse with the Black, Ashley Pleat Pants and Hessian, Sophie Cashmere Scarf.
Look Three
Amy wears the two piece Winter Scuba set - the Dagger Shirt and Nikki Skirt.
Look Four
Sophie L wears the Yuki Cashmere Polo in Hessian, with the Lucy Cashmere V Neck in Hessian around her shoulders, and the Brooke Stripe Pant.
Look Five
Joey wears the Eleanor Cashmere Sweater in Hessian under the Emiko Wool Jacket in Pearla with the Dark Wash, Juko Straight Jean.
Look Six
Tia wears double denim with the Beaumont Jacket and Branwell Jean both in Dark Wash.
Look Seven
Sophie P wears the Navy/Khaki Amore Print - Gabbie Print Top and Caria Print Pant - with the Franke Cashmere Weekender, in Hessian around her shoulders.
Look Eight
Aliah wears the Dakota Print Dress in Navy/Khaki with the Tie Neck Blouse in Hessian styled underneath and the French Navy, Sophie Cashmere Scarf draped at her arms.
Shop the Runway
A Special Thanks
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of those who attended the event in support of Make-A-Wish. We were blown away by how quickly the event sold out and by the generosity of those who donated more on the day.
A thank you to Jo and all the beautiful models from Red 11 and Hair & Makeup by Ruth Baron of Made Up By Ruth.
We also need to graciously thank the event sponsors Milford Group, who have genrously sponsored the Make-A-Wish fashion show two years in a row.
Support Make-A-Wish New Zealand
Make-A-Wish New Zealand's mission is to create life-changing wishes for Kiwi children with critical illnesses.
There are lots of fantastic ways you can support Make-A-Wish New Zealand. Find out how you can make a meaningful difference to a Kiwi child here.