Garage Sale Gets Set To Rock

The New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale Gets Set To Rock the New Zealand Fashion Weekend

The New Zealand fashion industry is eagerly counting down to the start of New Zealand Fashion Week, but it’s at the Fashion Weekend when the fun starts for followers of fashion - with workshops, seminars, designer shows, entertainment and of course, the legendary New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale.
From the evening of Friday 24th of September when the New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale opens, until close on Sunday 26th, wardrobes will be revamped en masse as thousands of fashion shoppers take advantage of the amazing deals on show.

43 designers including well-known names like Huffer, Federation and Stolen Girlfriends Club are joined by new designers in a space that is now at full capacity. An amazing line-up of clothing, shoe, jewellery and accessory labels will be reducing winter and new season items to a fraction of the original price.

More names making a return this year are Adrian Hailwood, BLAK, Chaos & Harmony, Deborah Sweeney, Kagi, Lonely Hearts, Michael Pattison, Michelle Yvette, Moa, Sabatini, Salasai, State of Grace, Stitch Ministry, Twentysevennames, WeSC, Worldwear and Zara’s Vintage Yard Sale.
They will be joined by newcomers BLAK, Bettie Monroe, Chalkboard Agencies, Crowded Elevator, CXC, DMONIC INTENT, Franco Bombana, Jetset Bohemian, Jewels Galore, Oyl, Matchi Motchi, Stichbury, Riddle Me This, Sarah Riley, Sisi, Souley and Tutu.

Both womenswear and menswear is represented at the sale – with a wide range of sizes along with those desirable one-off samples.

Speakers at the workshops and seminars include Paul Serville, Australian fashion commentator Michell Oakley Smith and Dr Catherine Stone (Face Place) as well as members from the Skin Institute, Inika Cosmetics, Kristen Stewart School of Makeup, Phoenix Cosmetics and Signature Style.

New Zealand Fashion Weekend visitors will also be able to attend the PWC New Generation Show featuring designers that are making their mark - Riddle Me This, Maaike, Kathryn Leah Payne and Celine Rita. Visitors will also have access to the Sera Lilly show and the inaugural New Zealand Weddings Magazine Bridal Collection show (featuring Anna Shimmel, Crane Brothers, Jane Yeh, Kate Dowman, Louise Anderson, Modes, John Zimmerman and Vinka Brides). Entry to the IBM Designer Selection Shows is not included in the ticket to Fashion Weekend.
ABSOLUT VODKA will be wowing guests at the ABSOLUT STUDIO where there will be cocktail classes on Saturday afternoon for those keen to learn the ropes, otherwise the bartenders will be assembling designer cocktails inspired by leading New Zealand designers for visitors to enjoy while watching the highlights from the week’s shows on the big screen.

In between all the action the Moet and Chandon Lounge and Fashion Plate Restaurant will be the places to chill out in style, and the weekend will be a feast for all the senses – there will also be a line-up of well-known and up-and-coming bands including Sola Rosa, Radio Glo and Ruby Frost to keep visitors entertained on Friday night and throughout Saturday.

This year the demand from the consumer is so high that in addition to Friday evening and Saturday day the New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale will also be open between 10am and 2pm on Sunday 26th September. Entry to the Sale on Sunday is free, however all other features of the Fashion Weekend will come to a close on Saturday night.
New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale organiser Jill Blomfield says she’s absolutely delighted with how the Designer Garage Sale is looking. “We’ve had so much interest this year and this resulted in all the boutiques being filled faster than we expected. Many of the designers have already released sneak peeks and the deals they’ll be offering are absolutely incredible.”
Features of the sale include changing rooms on each designer ‘boutique’, designer’s own representatives manning the stands and central check-outs which accept eftpos, cash or credit cards.

“It’s going to be a hub of activity during those three days – everyone is thrilled about what’s in store,” says Jill.

“If you love fashion, this is the sale you shouldn’t miss.”
Event Information:
New Zealand Fashion Weekend runs from September 24th – 26th, 2010 at the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village, 135 Halsey St, Auckland CBD.
Fashion Weekend Opening Hours are 6pm – midnight on Friday and 10am – 9pm on Saturday.

The New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale will be open 6pm – 9pm on Friday, 10am – 6pm on Saturday and 10am – 2pm on Sunday the 26th of September. Please note that there will be no other events or amenities available on the Sunday.

Ticket prices: $20.00 for the Fashion Weekend, (which includes entry to the selected shows, seminars, entertainment areas and of course, the New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale). Prices for the Designer Collection Shows range from $65-100. To book, go to www.iticket.co.nz.
Event information available at: www.nzfashionweek.com/ and www.designergaragesale.co.nz.

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