Ms Adrienne Winkelmann, of Auckland, ONZM for services to the fashion industry
Adrienne Winkelmann is a fashion designer who has been contributing to the fashion industry through her fashion company ‘Adrienne Winkelmann’. She established her company in 1980, and employs 17 staff, with all garments made locally in New Zealand. Her company has sold garments throughout New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the United States of America. Through her business she has supported the Women’s Refuge and Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland. She has donated surplus designs at the end of each season to Dress for Success. She has hosted pop-up charity shops selling second-hand clothing in excellent condition, which have raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities. Ms Winkelmann received an Honorary Doctorate from Auckland University of Auckland in 2016.