NZFW VIP host Ricardo Simich said no one of the contestants will emerge for the fashion showcase, which kicks off tomorrow. “They’re not formally models till that show’s over,” he said.

Mr Simich did however, verify the appearance of America’s Next Top Model winner Krista White.

“She will be modeling a only some shows and attending a few shows,” he said.

Ms White succeeded cycle 14 of the show, where contestants and host Tyra Banks along with the two Jays travelled to New Zealand. Ms White won the Air New Zealand Sky High Runway challenge, subsequent to walking the aisle on a flight from Auckland to Queenstown.

Ms White will be modeling in four shows throughout Fashion Week, with two Designer Selection shows and the NZFW Retrospective Show.

Her appearance has not pretentious TV3’s decision to air the series she won, to screen untimely next year.