Fashion Files 02

New Zealand Fashion Week 2013

Fashion Files 02

With winter upon us and the shortest day past, the year is rushing by. New Zealand Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend are only ten weeks away which means that wardrobe inspiration for winter 2014 is coming soon. It may seem that our long, hot summer is a distant memory but hold that thought! New Zealand Fashion Weekend will stir your senses with the hottest in-season looks for summer 13/14 and a range of expert beauty and lifestyle seminars that will spur your senses and fuel your look. If Winter is really getting you down and your wardrobe needs a shot in the arm then join our next Designer Showcase Luncheon at Sofitel and stir that stylish muse. All the details are in this newsletter. Keep up with all our news and make sure you don’t miss out on VIP offers and insider tips by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Let’s Do Lunch!

Inspired by the French 'art de vivre' and back by popular demand, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour has partnered with New Zealand Fashion Week once again to bring you another of our sell-out Designer Showcase Luncheons.

New Zealand Designer labels Juliette Hogan, Zambesi and Company of Strangers will present an exclusive snapshot of their Autumn/Winter collection as models mingle with guests during lunch.
Tastefully combining the best of Kiwi seasonal produce with traditional French flavours, Executive Chef Scott Brown will create a three course menu to accompany the show, including a glass of New Zealand wine upon arrival.
Tickets are limited and priced at only $79* per head for allocated seating. You also get an amazing Goody Bag worth more than $100.00. This event offers a rare opportunity to experience high fashion and fine food in a beautiful waterfront location.
Book early to avoid missing out on this premium fashion event.
http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2013/jun/designer-showcase-luncheon-2

Sofitel Facebook event page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/473759042699948/

Don’t forget to check out Sofitel’s SO SPA for some mid-winter pampering and rejuvenating beauty therapy: www.facebook.com/SOSPA.SofitelViaduct

NZ Fashion Weekend Opening Party

Friday 6th September is the end of NZ Fashion Week and the first ever opening party for NZ Fashion Weekend. There are some limited tickets available to the public and the night is an ideal opportunity to mix and mingle with all the brands involved in NZ Fashion Weekend and New Zealand’ s premier fashion media. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September are set to be even more impressive than 2012 and we are projecting that around 15,000 fashion-savvy guests will attend, based on subscriber growth over the past year. There will be 20 in-season fashion shows from top designers and high street labels and a vibrant line-up of lifestyle seminars providing something for everyone.

We have ten innovative brands taking part in the activation lounge which is where you can try new products and - in some cases - buy at introductory prices. The activation lounge is a beauty mecca so if you want inspiration for a new look in Summer 2014, this should be your first port of call after you leave a seminar or runway show. The famous Designer Garage Sale is already filling up with desirable brands offering knockout pieces at drop down pricing so mark your diary now and start clearing your wardrobe to make room for the bargains. NZ Fashion Weekend will be the ultimate girl’s day out with sassy DJs, new product sampling and cool lounge spaces and bars to hang out in or park your man while you sample and shop.

A pumping fashion weekend will round up a successful fashion week and set the style bar for Summer 2014. Start planning your Fashion Weekend itinerary now and get your girls together for what will be a riotous start to Spring!

Tickets go on sale 19th July at www.iticket.co.nz and prices range from $15 entry to VIP packages at $150. This is astonishing value for the entertainment on offer, cheaper than the movies and all under one roof. The revamped NZFW website will also go live on 19th July so add it to your favourites on your web toolbar and keep checking for updates to ensure you are in the loop for special offers from designers and NZFW partners.

We Want You!

Last year over 400 volunteers assisted at New Zealand Fashion Week, arriving from all around the country to experience the event and gain inside knowledge of the industry.

Registrations are open now for this year’s volunteers, and many come back year after year, often progressing to take up interesting jobs within the industry.

Our current Designer Liaison, Nikki Harmsen, began as a dresser in the first year of NZFW, became wardrobe mistress then a producer, whilst completing her Design Degree. She then ran the NZFW office for some years before starting a family. She has been with us in one way or another from the start.

Other NZFW volunteer alumni have accepted internships overseas with the people they worked with at NZFW. These people have ended up working in fashion journalism and media all around the world – so a seemingly small beginning has led - in many cases - to an exciting career!
Volunteers are needed areas across many aspects of the Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend events, including ushers, dressers, media and buyer hosts, media assistants and production.

Winter 2014 collections from New Zealand’s top designers and next generation talent. All the shows are edited into snappy packages showing the best of the runway plus hair and makeup. It’s as good as being there and there will be viewer prizes for TV3 On Demand subscribers.

Check out our website to register.

Beats working at NZ Fashion Week

This is our second year as an elite sponsor of New Zealand Fashion Week, and we can’t wait to get stuck in for another round. Led by George FM DJs, with support from The Edge, we believe we have the perfect mix to get listeners buzzing around the most exclusive fashion event on New Zealand’s calendar.
By utilising our on air, online and on site platforms, both stations will offer Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend with a concentrated campaign, promoting the right messages to the right people.
Keep an eye out for our chill out area, George FM’s “Cone of Silence” where you can escape the hustle and bustle and make a phone call.

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WINTER WARMER

Mint Kitchen has been working with NZ Fashion Week as the official caterer for the last 10 years.

Jaime and his team have shared with us a delicious healthy soup for the winter months, enjoy!

Paleo Cauliflower, Coconut and Bacon Soup

2 T Coconut oil
1 large cauliflower head (roughly chopped)
1 medium onion diced
½ Cup coconut milk.
2 large carrots chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 Cups stock (chicken or beef)
1 Cup coconut water
1 t salt
½ t black pepper

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot, add onions carrot and garlic. Stir with wooden spoon until soft and golden (about 5 min)
2. Add chopped cauliflower and continue to stir until cauliflower starts to brown (5 minutes)
3. Add stock and coconut water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very soft and tender (25 min)
4. Remove from pot, use blender, food processor or wand to puree.
5. Back into pot, add salt, pepper and coconut milk, stir to combine over medium heat.
6. Serve garnished with crispy fried rashers of bacon, and pesto.
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