The Air New Zealand Fashion Weekend doors will open to public on Saturday September 20th and Sunday September 21st for the final days of New Zealand's premier fashion event, at the custom built venue on Auckland's iconic Viaduct Marine Harbour.
There's a huge variety of fashion, beauty and entertainment offerings packed into the event. A General Admission ticket gives guests access to the Season Preview fashion shows, the Beauty Zone, the Rumpus Room, Seminars with industry experts, the ever popular New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale, plus the onsite Fashion Plate Cafe and Cutting Room bar.The Air New Zealand Fashion Weekend doors will open to public on Saturday September 20th and Sunday September 21st for the final days of New Zealand's premier fashion event, at the custom built venue on Auckland's iconic Viaduct Marine Harbour.
There's a huge variety of fashion, beauty and entertainment offerings packed into the event. A General Admission ticket gives guests access to the Season Preview fashion shows, the Beauty Zone, the Rumpus Room, Seminars with industry experts, the ever popular New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale, plus the onsite Fashion Plate Cafe and Cutting Room bar.Event organizer Myken Stewart is excited about the forthcoming Weekend.
"We wanted to keep things simple for Fashion Weekend guests. The idea is that there's always something a number of things happening on site. All you need is a General Admission entry ticket to the venue to gain access to so many zones, shows and activities. You can beautify in the Beauty Zone; hear an expert Seminar on skincare or styling; enter one of the many onsite competitions; try out the latest Xbox game or design your own eco bag in the Rumpus Room. If guests are keen to wine and dine then Fashion Plate Cafe is the perfect spot, perfectly finished off with a glass of Moët while enjoying live DJs in the Cutting Room. There's so much to take in at Air New Zealand Fashion Weekend that we hope guests will come down and stay all day," says Stewart.
For serious fashion lovers who want a taste of every Air New Zealand Fashion Week Designer then the Designer Selection Show is the perfect solution! Shows are on at 11.30am and 5.30pm both Saturday and Sunday. All Designer Selection Show guests will leave with their own fabulous goodie bag.
Season Preview Shows presented by ZM
New Zealand's favourite Fashion retail brands showcase their new season ranges to the trendsetting crowds at Air New Zealand Fashion WEEKEND. Entry to these shows is on a first-in, first served basis and is included in the GA ticket price. See shows by Huffer, The Carpenter's Daughter, Lucie Boshier, Hailwood, Annah Stretton, Lara Parker, Westfield St Lukes, Moa, Jessica Aitchison Boutique, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Liberty and Carlson.
The New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale
If you're eager to bump up your wardrobe with the latest high fashion sale items, sample items, one-offs and accessories then head to the Designer Garage Sale! It's all happening under one roof in the Westpac Tent. You can shop from more than 36 brands which include - Lucie Boshier, State of Grace, Nyne, Moa and Adrian Hailwood WorldWear.com, H&M, TM Lewin, Retro & Vintage, Urban Creative, Doosh, Sable and Minx, Sabatini, Satori, Sera Lilly, Lola, Lonely Hearts, Les Mills fitness gear, Kathryn Wilson, Moneyshot, Jaeha, Caroline Church, Basquesse, Polish, Euinton, Sheryl May, Day & Classic All Blacks, Kagi, Neelar Nomad, Olga Berg, Dryberg Kern, Pattison Steele, Stella McCartney Lingerie, Catherine Hansby and Blak Basics.
Beauty Zone
The Beauty Zone is full of great beauty, hair and cosmetic products that are sure to
become your favourites if they're not already! Check out You Photography, INCOCO
Applique Nails, Freestyler Hair Irons, Signature Style, Glamorpuss Cosmetics, Dermalogica, Acupuncture Facial Renewal, Cut Above Academy, The Body Shop, Laser Lifecare Institute, Personal Image & Meditherm, Readings, Healings & Answers and Aromaspa.
Rumpus Room
You'll want spend some time in this interactive area packed full of fun activities, and
competitions. The perfect stop in between shows and seminars! Check out the Glassons Breast Cancer Research Trust T-shirt design competition, the Nova Model Search, Xbox 360 gaming area, The ACP Magazine Corner, Neelear Nomad shopping, and Vibra Train. Plus look out for radio stations, competitions and promotions!
Fashion & Lifestyle Seminars
Hear from fashion and lifestyle industry specialists who will talk on a range of fun and interesting topics in the Moet and Chandon Lounge during the course of the WEEKEND.
Seminars will be held by Annah Stretton and Hailwood, Becca Cosmetics, The Carpenters Daughter, M.A.C and ghd, Nivea, Rodney Wayne, The Artist Goldsmith, Signature Style and Mods Hair Paris over the two days, plus catch live performances by the Prestige Dance Crew presented by FLAVA on Sunday only!
Live DJs in the Cutting Room
Our DJs will be spinning a great mix of tunes for grooving or hanging out throughout the day - you can hear Dan Aux, Phil Brokelmann, Dylan C, RIA and Mikee Tucker presented by LOOP, Kieran Bell thanks to ZM, and Cam Robertson, Andy Crump, Rich Carey and Joe Johnson presented by Remix.
Wine & Dine
If you're feeling hungry check out the onsite Cafe Fashion Plate, with everything from oysters, to sushi, to delicious small plate meals! Plus the Cutting Room will offer a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy. Try our favourites - Stella Artois or The Ned wines.
Ticketing Information:
Air New Zealand Fashion WEEKEND General Admission Tickets are available through Ticketek. Ph 0800-842-538. Earlybird tickets $25.00, Gate Entry fee $30.00
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