Emma Knuckey

[1] Her work is currently held at Auckland Museum, Te Papa and the MTG Hawke's Bay.

Her grandmother owned a drapery shop and her mother was a seamstress, their influence led to her interest in design.

Their garments were sold through New Zealand's main department stores which included Milne & Choyce, Smith & Caughey's and Kirkcaldie & Stains.

Knuckey returned to retail in 1971 as she opened a new store of her own on Darby street, not far from the original salon.

This opening saw a change in the style of clothes sold as mini skirts and hot pants began to be incorporated into Knuckey's designs.