Tuesday night was humming with fashionistas lining up to catch a glimpse of the latest looks at the inaugural NZ Fashion Festival.

An absolute sell-out crowd, hot designers and funky music transformed Shed 12 in Wellesley Street into a hot-spot that would beat quiz night at the pub hands down.

Soul diva Hollie Smith launched her latest album Humour and the Misfortune of Others at a private Grey Lynn soiree on Monday.

In Kiwi style a few close but famous friends, including Oliver Driver, Helena McAlpine and Carly Flynn, celebrated the stunning new releases with a relaxed barbecue and bevies.