What’s new from DHL Award, iD Dunedin, M.A.C Hamilton, Ingrid Starnes, WICKED, Harbourside, Le Cirque Masqué, COMMON THREAD, Fashion Museum and Heineken Open…
What’s new: Industry news and events for September 2013 from DHL Fashion Export, iD Dunedin Awards, Harbourside gets a facelift, M.A.C opens in Farmers Hamilton, Ingrid Starnes launches as a stand-alone store in Newmarket, WICKED opens at The Civic, Le Cirque Masqué at twentyone, COMMON THREAD Textiles Exhibition, NZ Fashion Museum and Heineken Open…
MEXICO Ponsonby
We’re pretty damn excited to hear that MEXICO is opening in Ponsonby! For more info and opening date, keep an eye on Facebook.com/MexicoPonsonby
Entries open for 2013 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the sixth annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship.
Fashion industry expert Margarita Robertson, founder of NOM*D and Plume, will be joining judges Paul Blomfield, chairman at FINZ and Megan Wildermouth, national strategic account manager (fashion and textiles) at DHL. The winner of the scholarship will receive international freight to the value of NZ$10,000, as well as coaching in freight and logistics from DHL Express. Entrants are required to complete an official application form and submit look-books from previous collections. Applications will be judged across several categories, including ‘brand and design,’ ‘sales and marketing’ and ‘export strategy.’
The DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship is open for entries on Monday, 16 September 2013, and closes on Monday, 14 October 2013. Application forms are available from the FINZ website: www.finz.co.nz/DHLExportScholarship
Click here to watch previous winners I Love Ugly https://vimeo.com/74548348
iD Dunedin Awards
iD Dunedin Awards are now open for entries. To mark the 10 years of the Awards, this year’s top prize is worth NZ$10,000, with other cash and special prizes on offer. Designers submitting an entry to the iD Awards must be recent graduates (within the past five years) or final-year students enrolled in a recognised diploma, BDes, BA, MA Fashion, or other related area. iD Fashion Show submissions must be received by Friday 18 October, 2013. iD International Emerging Designer Award applications must be received by Friday 29 November, 2013. For more information on iD Show selection and iD Award application forms visit www.idfashion.co.nz
For more information and event details, follow iD on:
W: idfashion.co.nz
F: facebook.com/iddunedinfashion
T: @iDinsider
Instagram: idfashionwk
Pinterest: idfw
WICKED flies into Auckland
WICKED The Broadway Musical has flown into Auckland, and Thread got to attend the media call this week, where we got to experience first hand the stunning set design – including a massive dragon over the stage – and hear the incredible cast members sing. The local season runs until 24th November with tickets from $54.90 available from www.ticketmaster.co.nz and 0800 289 842.
Follow the action on Twitter at @wickedinoz and hashtag #WickedNZ and on Facebook at wickedinoz. See our photos from WICKED on Thread.
Ingrid Starnes opens in Newmarket
Ingrid Starnes has launched Ingrid Starnes Newmarket as a stand-alone store. They recently held a party to celebrate with friends over Polka chocolate, Rod McDonald Wines, and Kokako cold press. Instore they’re stocking Ingrid Starnes’ designs, Curio Noir candles, Miss Crabb, Penny Sage, Sans Ceuticals skincare products and more. Check out these beautiful illustration greeting cards available at Ingrid Starnes.
M·A·C Farmers Hamilton
MAC Cosmetics is opening its ninth New Zealand door, in Farmers, Centre Place Hamilton on 17th October 2013 with a free public event themed around rock n’ roll. M.A.C and Farmers will partner for the first time. The new M.A.C counter will open with ‘M.A.C ROCKS COLOUR’, an event of punk, glam and rock ‘n’ roll on the 17th & 18th October. M.A.C artists invite guests to try makeup looks inspired by rock music and culture. Once their makeup is complete, guests can tag the M.A.C ROCKS graffiti wall which becomes a backdrop as they pose for a photo in their best rocked out style.
Harbourside re-launching
The restaurant group, Good Group are re-launching iconic Auckland restaurant Harbourside (working alongside DarkHorse) down in the Old Ferry Building in mid-October. The multi-million dollar refurbishment will bring 120 a la carte seats inside and 80 a la carte seats outside under an all-weather canopy. There will also be a premium cocktail bar with a raw bar and small plates menu for 150 guests, and also a 21 seat teppanyaki room. An internal staircase will connect Harbourside with sister restaurant Botswana Butchery below. More details to come on Thread.co.nz but we are excited to see how this looks in one of the waterfront’s historic buildings.
Le Cirque Masqué at twentyone
The popcorn machine has been ordered, the photo booth props have been bought and the ‘lions’ and ‘leopards’ have been rehearsing. Le Cirque Masqué is this Saturday… it’s time to get excited! We hope to see you there. twentyone invites you to enjoy our next big party ‘Le Cirque Masqué’ (The Hidden Circus) featuring headline acts Tim Phin and Sample Gee. 21 September 2013 from 9pm. Bring as many friends as you like, this event is free and open to the public. More details available at Facebook.com/twentyoneakl and at skycityauckland.co.nz/twentyone
COMMON THREAD- Textiles Exhibition
Tuesday 1st- Sunday 13th October 2013
Launch Event Tuesday 1st October 5.30-8pm
Common Thread is a colourful and fun exhibition showcasing fifteen New Zealand textile artists, at Matchbox Studios in Wellington. Coinciding with the famous World of Wearable Arts show (WOW), this one is not to be missed! See www.matchboxstudios.co.nz for details.
NZ Fashion Museum – Age of Aquarius 1970s Exhibition
NZ Fashion Museum’s ‘Age of Aquarius’ exhibition is now on in Parnell, featuring peace sign badges, prints made up of every colour in the spectrum, a bit of glamour and even art deco lampshades. Curated by Doris de Pont, the collection features wardrobes and anecdotes of the 70s, courtesy of six individuals. Right from a pile of platform shoes to the hanging chair and the printed jumpsuits, the pop-up exhibition encaptures the eclectic air of the decade.
Open now at the Geyser building, 100 Parnell Road, until the 13th of October from 10am-4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Free entry, gold coin koha.
Photo below by Chelsea Roberts. Read more about NZ Fashion Museum’s 1970s Exhibition on Thread.
NZ Festival of Tennis – ASB Classic and the Heineken Open
Tennis Auckland announced the launch of the NZ Festival of Tennis this week – a celebration of tennis and the great Kiwi Summer, anchored by two marquee events, the ASB Classic and the Heineken Open.
As well as forehands and backhands, guests can now enjoy some fantastic new off-court offerings including an all-new hospitality experience thanks to a new partnership with SkyCity Catering. Spend the afternoon soaking up the atmosphere, and dining at pop-up restaurants from The Grill by Sean Connolly and Al Brown’s Best Ugly Bagels.
If you’ve ever been to the Aussie Open, you’ll know all about watching the games on the big screen with friends and a drink in hand – and that’s exactly what is being introduced at Stanley Street this year. The 2013/14 season includes a two-week ‘Heineken Baseline’ live site, accessed using the all-new Ground Pass. The ground pass enables fans to watch every match live on a giant screen, live tennis on courts two and four, and enjoy daily music performances, entertainment offerings, premium dining and more.
Heineken Open and ASB Classic fans will also be able to plan their week, with the move from all-day tickets to day and night sessions. Tickets will be sold individually for the two sessions, meaning guests can celebrate the spectacle and excitement of the tournaments when it suits them – whether it’s a day off work, or a night out with friends.
Megan Robinson, 20 September 2013
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