New Zealand Fashion Weekend 2011

Overview

Fashion Weekend is almost upon us, so get ready for an exciting two days of designer trends, music and good times. As always, the event has something for everyone from the popular Sunday Star-Times Designer Garage Sale, to music, shows, seminars and much more.

Hosted at the exciting new Viaduct Events Centre, New Zealand's top fashionista's aim to impress and woo buyers and general enthusiasts with fresh new ideas and flamboyant marketing techniques. And of course, it is all supported by the number of cool side events and after parties that will ensure that #nzfw is not the only thing trending in this fine city of ours.

Below are some details of what to expect over the exciting weekend:

THE Sunday Star-Times DESIGNER GARAGE SALE

The perfect shopping experience with designer New Zealand labels on sale at a fraction of the price.

Designers on sale include:

Bettie Monroe
BLAK
Chalkboard Agencies Ltd
Chaos & Harmony
Deborah Sweeney
Ingrid Starnes
Kagi
Kathryn Wilson
Lonely Hearts
Sabatini
Salasai
Sarah Riley Shoe Designer
TK Store

CATCH A FASHION SHOW:

Get settled into a live fashion show and see models strutting their stuff with some of the latest trends on the runway.

NZ Weddings Bridal Show
Sunday Star-Times Shoe of the Week Show
Race Days at Ellerslie
The Late Night Seduction Show
Raise Up YMCA Walk the Line Show
Phoenix Renata Cosmetics Show
Designer Selection Shows which showcases the spring/summer 2011 collections from a selection of designers

(Note: DSS tickets need to be bought through www.iticket.co.nz and are not included in your Fashion Weekend ticket price.)

TAKE A SEAT IN A SEMINAR:

Fashion, beauty, hair and life experiences will be shared with you in these fun and informative seminars:
Absolut Mixology
The Fashion Museum with Doris De Pont
Smashbox
Servilles Seminar
Dr Catherine Stone from The Face Place

CHILL OUT AND ENJOY THE MUSIC

Catch Mel Parsons, Iva Lamkum, Ivy Lies, Young Lyre, and People of Paris on Friday night in the Absolut Studio while in The Cutting Room you can listen to DJ's Harry Halpin, Sweet Mix Kids, Thomas Sahs and Seth Josephs.

On Saturday in the Absolut Studio see Artisan Guns and Dane Rumble. DJ's in The Cutting Room features James Ashwin, Connor Nestor & Tommy Bates and Jarrod Phillips.

For more details on the shows and seminars please visit www.nzfashionweek.com or download the information pack here.

Congratulations to Michael Hanna, Laura Kay and Sara Shirazi who have all won two double passes.