HOUSE OF HANK
Media Release
23 August 2002
Proudly associated with Wellington Fashion Festival
FUSION
“Wellington menswear designer will heat up Wellington Fashion Festival”
FUSION
07:30PM
SEPTEMBER 5 2002
145 WILLIS STREET
Fusion is the long-awaited debut collection from House of Hank. Promising an evening of fire and passion, the new
Spring/Summer ready-to-wear range by designer Hank Cubitt is set to alight Wellington’s fashion scene.
With the models striding down the very 10 metre cutting table that the garments were made on, this performance will set
spectators on fire.
“This show celebrates fun and passion for fashion. I have chosen models that reflect the combination of youth and wisdom
that I see in my customers everyday that inspires me,” says Hank Cubitt.
The fashion show is open to the public from 07:30pm, but will commence with a function for invited made-to-measure
customers of House of Hank.
The designs will fuse colour, texture, fabric – and that trademark House of Hank twist - into inspired, fresh creations.
“Presenting my work to a far-wider audience than ever before is creatively exciting. This inaugural launch is a
long-awaited dream,” says Hank Cubitt. He also recognises his journey. “I applaud my House of Hank team for their
support and effort to get to this point.”
The evening will celebrate the efforts of past and present and also welcome the exciting future of this up-and-coming
Wellington designer.
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For more information contact:
Hank Cubitt
Director
House of Hank Ltd
04 381 0209
HOUSE OF HANK BACKGROUND
House of Hank has been offering innovative and unique menswear from its Willis Street location for almost two years.
Dressing men with pieces from the casual/corporate genre, House of Hank clothing allows individuality to shine through.
Director/designer Hank Cubitt has over ten years experience in cutting and design and is joined by a team of three
specialists in machining and pattern-making.
House of Hank has received notoriety for creating one-off outfits such as wedding ensembles and special occasion
garments, that attract a broad-based clientele looking for that something different.
The ready-to-wear collection is gaining notoriety for style, colour and the trademark House of Hank point of difference.
From business shirts with a twist to outrageously extravagant eveningwear, House of Hank has consistently broken the
boundaries of fashion.
Also supporting the Wellington fashion industry through commercial cutting, Hank Cubitt is known is a well-known master
of cloth.
House of Hank is concentrating on extending the ready-to-wear collection, while continuing to offer the fully customised
garment creation service it is known for. Its success so far has been based on determination and a belief that men
deserve more fashion options to suit their personal style.