Georgia Fowler wearing Harman Grubisa jacket

Local label Harman Grubiša close their doors and start a new chapter

5 February 2020

Madeleine Harman and Jessica Grubisa

It’s the end of an era from New Zealand brand Harman Grubiša


Designers Madeleine Harman and Jessica Grubiša have just announced that they’re closing their namesake label, via a heartfelt Instagram post.

“To all our lovely followers. After much consideration, we here at HG have decided to close the doors on our brand. Time for a new chapter. We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has a piece of HG hanging in their wardrobe, to all who’ve followed & supported the brand and to all those we’ve met and worked with along the way. We’ve loved dressing you. HG x.”

Founded by Madeleine and Jess in 2014 (they first met at Whitecliffe College Of Arts And Design) the brand enjoyed an extremely successful trajectory – being named the Mercedes Benz Presents designers at New Zealand Fashion Week 2016, and representing New Zealand and Australia in the International Woolmark Prize Innovation Awards 2017.

We have featured Harman Grubiša designs in the pages of Fashion Quarterly since their start; scroll down for some of their best editorial looks.


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