A Celebration of 33 Years of Style, Soul, and Social Disruption

I AM WOMAN by Annah Stretton

A Celebration of 33 Years of Style, Soul, and Social Disruption

 Morrinsville Gallery | 1 to 25 May 2025

Opening Event: Saturday 4 May, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (free entry – all welcome)

Arts on Tuesdays: Tuesday 13 May, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM ($10 per fundraising ticket)

Morrinsville Gallery proudly presents I Am Woman, a bold and deeply personal exhibition from celebrated fashion designer, artist, and changemaker Annah Stretton. Running from 1 to 25 May 2025, this dynamic showcase honours 33 years of the Annah Stretton brand – a legacy built on fearless fashion, feminine empowerment, and a deep commitment to social good.

From the runways of New Zealand Fashion Week to a decade of showstopping World of Wearable Art (WOW) entries, I Am Woman invites audiences to experience fashion as theatre, as activism, and as storytelling. Featured in the exhibition are a dramatic static re-creation of her Annah in Wonderland runway, a selection of four standout WOW garments, and a vibrant collection of works that reflect her love of colour, florals, and form.

Annah’s journey goes far beyond fashion. In 2013, she founded RAW (Reclaim Another Woman), a pioneering initiative supporting wāhine affected by incarceration and adversity. She also chairs the Waikato Women’s Refuge, and contributes to the work of True Colours Children’s Health Trust and the Breast Cancer Research Trust, creating tangible pathways for hope and healing across Aotearoa.

Annah Stretton redefines what it means to lead with heart and purpose. Her brand honours the past, transforms the present, and shapes the future – a future where every woman is celebrated for her strength, not judged by her past. She champions second chances and believes every woman has the right to become the queen of her own life.

Alongside her design work, Annah is a published author and former magazine publisher, using her platforms to inspire, uplift, and challenge the status quo.

With courage, creativity, and compassion, Annah Stretton continues to craft a legacy that dresses the body, inspires the soul, and leaves lasting change in its wake.

About the Morrinsville Gallery  
The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025 as the heart of community art in the Matamata-Piako District. We are passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant space for both locals and visitors in Morrinsville and throughout the beautiful Waikato region.

As a non-profit organization, we rely entirely on community support. Our efforts would not be possible without the help of donors, volunteers, and community members like you. Thank you for being an integral part of our community and our story.

 Media/tours enquiries:

sami@strettonclothing.co.nz  and  Gina Barreto, director@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz, mobile 027 8897791
Visit: annahstretton.co.nz | raw.org.nz | morrinsvillegallery.co.nz