26 Aug 2025

From the NZ Wool Growers Board to the runways of Delhi

From Nights, 8:35 pm on 26 August 2025

Emile Donovan speaks to Pranay Baidya.

Born in Calcutta, Pranay came to New Zealand for his education and gained his fashion design degree in Christchurch before working for the NZ Wool Growers' Board as Creative Director. 

Returning to India, he launched his own fashion brand which an emphasis on sustainability. He's back in New Zealand for Fashion Week with a series of trunk shows.

  • Friday 29 August: Auckland City – 1/18 Shelly Beach Road, St Marys Bay 1:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Sunday 31 August: Auckland North Shore – Hauraki Social Club 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Tuesday 02 September: Cambridge – Odell Home (come for Prosecco!) 2:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Thursday 04 September: Rotorua – 28 Selwyn Road, Lynmore 5:30pm – 8.30pm
  • Saturday 06 September: Havelock North – 1a Legorne Lane 12:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Monday 08 September: Wellington – Sable Fine Hair 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Pranay stands in front of a work of art at a gallery. He wears a shirt with a graphic design across it. He smiles openly.

Photo: Supplied