Kathryn Wilson NZFW 2011 – NZ’s Biggest Ever Public Fashion Show
This year, in true Kathryn Wilson style, she will yet again be hosting a New Zealand Fashion Week first, in which she will be opening the doors to 3,000 guests to mark the final show of the week.
Overview
In 2010, Kathryn Wilson garnered attention as the first footwear designer to hold a show at New Zealand Fashion Week, both an interesting concept and a refreshing contravene from the traditional apparel shows.
This year, in true Kathryn Wilson style, she will yet again be hosting a New Zealand Fashion Week first, in which she will be opening the doors to 3,000 guests to mark the final show of the week. Kimbra and recently announced, The Checks will also be performing as part of the show.
On Friday 2nd September 2011, the public will be front row at fashion week as Kathryn Wilson invites fashion fans and the shoe-obsessed to party at the launch of her winter 2012 collection at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Traditionally an industry only event, fashion week has in recent years shown small glimpses of its glamorous self to the public thanks to Fashion Weekend and now Wilson is bringing us another step closer, with what is set to the biggest show in New Zealand Fashion Week history.
Acknowledging the need to embrace the fashion savvy, Kathryn says "Our customers use style, sophistication and trends to determine their way forward. It's exciting to be putting on a show for fashion lovers!"
So what can you expect in return for your efforts of battling the masses? Well, first and foremost, you will be invited to feast your eyes on the debut winter 2012 Kathryn Wilson collection and before you worry about whether or not you will be able to see anything among 2,999 other people, models will be live on the raised catwalk while being beamed around the venue on multiple large-format screens.
To cap off the evening there will be a special performance by Kimbra after the show who will be flying in from Australia to perform songs from her debut album, VOWS (out September 5) especially for Kathryn's event. Set to be one hell of a party, food and drink will also be available to purchase on the night via two cash bars thanks to Urban Gourmet Catering.
The central venue location remains undisclosed until Wednesday 31st August but we can tell you, doors will open from 7.30pm for a 9pm show.
The show is completely FREE to attend and is open to the first 3,000 guests through the door.
The venue is at Shed 12, Rhubarb Lane, 90 Wellesley Street. This was kept secret and only just released on Thursday, September 1.Text 'Kathryn' to 761 for other information and regular updates (texts are free for Vodafone customers and 20c for all other networks)
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